Imogen has been back upstream of Shipston on Stour this week planting trees on one of the steepest hillsides in the catchment… This slope sends a lot of run-off into the Stour, so over the past two winters we’ve added ponds to slow the flow and now tree planting to help absorb water, improve soil structure and naturally reduce run-off. These features also create new, valuable habitat for local wildlife 🪶 It’s the kind of joined-up, practical work that shows how small changes further upstream ca

🌳 What other questions do you have on planting trees? Post in the comments below! 👇 If you’re planting on a slope, this one’s for you! 🌱 Planting on an incline gives you great drainage 💧 but you need to shape your planting area the right way. Always make a little “donut” around your tree to catch water as it flows downhill so your roots stay hydrated and happy! 🍩🌿 Have you ever tried planting on a slope before? Tell me how it went! 👇 #Gardening #gardentips #treeplanting #homesteading #pla