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A LOOK AT NEWS, EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS IN CORNWALL
Trees which will add value to your property Gardens in Cornwall have been singled out for a list of the most valuable trees the public could have in their garden, along with how much it would cost to replace them. The list includes ten trees that could boost the value of your garden by up to Chinese Magnolia £8,500, including olives, magnolias and the most valuable formally pruned hedges. The list also details some of the trees that have the potential to cause significant property damage. The full list can be found at www.tendercare.co.uk/blog/19/are-yousitting-on-a-garden-goldmine FIVE OF THE MOST VALUABLE TREES ARE: Chinese Magnolia (5m x 7m) - £8,500 Evergreen Yew, Oak or Portuguese Laurel topiary (2.5m) - £1,900 Flowering Cherries – multi-stem (5 - 6m) £1800 Cut leaved Japanese Maple (3 - 3.5m) - £1,500 Evergreen Magnolia Grandiflora (5 - 5.5m) - £1,500 TREES THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR HOUSE ARE: Large pine trees Weeping willows Lawson Cypress The full list includes information about how to identify the trees in your garden and details of the prices they can command to replace them. Japanese maples in particular are known to thrive in the British climate when properly looked after and are a favourite with gardeners. It is not uncommon to find five or more in a single garden. Research has shown that a well-maintained garden can add up to 20% to your property value, which equates to more than £60,000 based on the current average UK house price.
COUNTRY GARDENER DISCOUNT ON NGS HANDBOOK Every spring the new National Garden Scheme Garden Visitor’s Handbook, the bible for garden visitors, comes out and Country Gardener readers can take advantage of a special reader offer. The handbook lists the 3,500 gardens that open for the National Garden Scheme throughout England and Wales and is indispensable for garden visitors, containing all the information you need for a great day out. There are many new gardens opening all over the country, old favourites, and many open several times a year. The National Garden Scheme was launched in 1927 and is an important source of income for nursing and health charities including Macmillan, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Carers Trust and the Queen’s Nursing Institute. Over the years the National Garden Scheme has donated £58 million, and in 2018 garden openings generated £3 million in donations. If you visit the National Garden Scheme online shop and apply the special discount code you will receive a reduction of £3 on the recommended retail price. The discount code for 2019 is CG19 bringing the price of the handbook down to £10.99 when it is bought from the National Garden Scheme website: www.ngs.org.uk/shop/
Strong pull for gardeners at Royal Cornwall Show There’s a strong gardening theme to the high profile Royal Cornwall Show which is in its 226th year. Around 120,000 visitors attend the event held this year from Tuesday, 4th June to Thursday 6th June This has been Cornwall’s showcase event since it was first held back in 1793 and as you’d expect from a county show, a fascinating glimpse into rural life in the county. Apart from the livestock judging, there is the famous flower tent decked out with wonderful displays from individuals and local nurseries. There will also be some 1,000 trade stands covering a huge range of products and services to buy. They include everything from quality clothing and unique crafts to new cars and combine harvesters. The show is held at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Whitecross, Wadebridge. Gates open for ticket holders at 7am and the show opens to the public at 8.30am daily. Trade stands and exhibits close from 6.30pm. www.royalcornwallshow.org www.countrygardener.co.uk
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