11 simple options for plots large and small

You can easily add height, structure and shape to your garden by choosing the best low-maintenance trees. The prospect of planting a large tree, which can be quite expensive, can be overwhelming. Trees are usually easier to care for and require less maintenance than their smaller counterparts. You only need to water the trees and give them a trim every winter, as long as they are properly prepared. 

Avoid certain trees: They might have invasive root systems that can cause problems with foundations or shed berries and nuts that need to be cleared up frequently if you have a small garden or are paved. The tree can also grow very fast and require professional trimming. This could prove costly. 

We recommend easy-to-care, tolerant trees that can thrive in all types of soil, light conditions, climates. These trees will provide shelter, shade and privacy for wildlife, which will last a lifetime. A beautiful plot will look almost like it’s own garden if you combine one with the best low-maintenance plants in your borders and beds.   

The best low maintenance trees can help you fill an area in your plot or add shade to a corner that is too sunny.  

By Fiona Cumberpatch