Professionals in the landscape and design already know that success lies in timing. And when it comes to planting, autumn is your advantage, states Creepers Nursery.
“Autumn’s the true beginning of the planting year,” it adds. “With soil still warm from summer and increased rainfall on the way, conditions are perfect for strong root establishment and long-term success. Whether you’re working on a structural backbone for a new build or refreshing a mature garden, autumn is the ideal window to get planting.”
Why Autumn?
● Soil warmth boosts root growth
While the air begins to cool, the soil holds on to the heat of summer – encouraging fast root development before winter dormancy
● Reliable rainfall, less irrigation
Autumn’s natural moisture levels reduce transplant shock and lower watering demands – saving you time and resources on site
● Dormant planting for woody material
Many deciduous trees and shrubs can be planted dormant, allowing roots to settle in quietly over winter for vigorous spring growth
● Availability of mature and rootballed stock
With the lifting season underway, Creepers supply a range of high quality field grown material – ideal for instant structure and presence
Featured autumn stock
The nursery is lifting and supplying an “exceptional selection of autumn favourites, including both native and ornamental species”.
Highlights from its current stock include:
Acer griseum
A standout for its peeling cinnamon bark and elegant branching. “A designer’s favourite for year-round interest”
Arbutus unedo
Evergreen, architectural, and flowering in autumn – “excellent for mild, sheltered sites”
Acer campestre
A UK native offering golden autumn colour – “excellent for hedging or as a small tree in naturalistic schemes”
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Fragrant late summer flowers followed by striking turquoise fruit – “an unusual and rewarding ornamental”
Carpinus betulus
“Versatile and resilient, ideal for pleached forms, hedging, or structural planting”
Crataegus monogyna
“A native hero, excellent for wildlife, hedging, or single stem use in naturalistic and rural schemes”
All plants are available in a range of sizes, Creepers says, with select rootballed, container grown, and field lifted specimens ready for delivery.
Let’s get planting
Autumn is not the wind down of the gardening year – it’s your opportunity to set the stage for spring and beyond. Whether you’re designing for private clients, public landscapes, or commercial developments, the nursery can support you with “exceptional plants and expert advice”. Plant smart. Plant now.
With nurseries in Addlestone, Surrey, Wandsworth, London and Sway, New Forest, Creepers offers a hub for trade clients sourcing plants for high-end residential and commercial projects, with expert support on hand and regular deliveries from trusted UK and European growers.
www.creepersnursery.co.uk
