03/06/2026
Why would anyone want to plant a naked tree?
It sounds like a terrible idea.
Every autumn, deciduous trees drop their leaves, stand around looking bare for a few months, and generally make a mess of your lawn.
But that's exactly what makes them brilliant.
In summer, they provide cooling shade for your home and garden. Come winter, those leaves are gone, allowing precious sunlight to warm your property and reach the plants beneath.
Before they go bare, they put on a spectacular autumn display of reds, oranges, and golds. Then they leave behind a year's supply of mulch-making material for the garden.
So while evergreen trees are working the same shift all year round, deciduous trees are changing with the seasons to give you exactly what you need, when you need it.
🌳 Jane explains why planting a naked tree" might be one of the smartest gardening decisions you'll make.
