Plastic Free Tree Planting

'Setting out as beginners to reforest a large meadow is a challenge, doing it plastic-free is a whole other level! We've made plenty of mistakes and learned some valuable lessons already. Welcome to the first of our 'beginners beginners guide' to plastic free tree planting! Let us know any tips you may have!

[goldplatedbear]

Its vital that we protect our ancient woodland. Connecting the two woodlands is an awesome thing to do. Thanks.

[GSBMxyz]

If you don't have mulch blankets, cardboard without paint does the trick as well. And grass cuttings on top of it so it doesn't fly away.

[lewisfensome]

The council had planted a hundred new whips near to where I live on grassland. I spent a lot of time in summer mulching them all with wood chips that I sourced and leaves left over from the previous year, they have grown to be slightly taller than the grass grows now so I shouldn't have to do that again this year for most of them. I love the idea of pegging down the mat I wish I'd known that technique, great video and thanks for sharing.

[janebutz]

Wow! I commend you on the project and persevering through the learning curve. This gave me loads of food for thought. My last house had “soil” that was full of small shale. I found a bulb bit for a drill handy, but not as environmentally friendly as your spade. But that would have been a no-go. Best of luck and kudos. Please pet the dogs for me!

[alaskankare]

why do people plant trees in such a tight and linear fashion when that wont give them the spacing they need?