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We're Hiring: Two New Roles at Chew Valley Trees
We're currently recruiting for two positions at Chew Valley Trees: an office-based horticultural advisor/sales assistant and an outdoor nursery worker/delivery driver.
7th Apr 2026
Growing Peat-free
We are often asked if our trees are peat free, and we're proud to say that all of our production has been peat free for over 10 years.
23rd Feb 2026
Why February Is the Ideal Month to Plant Trees
By focusing on what’s happening below ground and choosing the right planting stock, February planting sets trees up for long-term success.
2nd Feb 2026
We’ve Reduced Delivery Times in Many Areas
We’ve reduced delivery lead times for a number of postcode areas, so many customers will now receive their orders sooner than before.
26th Jan 2026
Pre-Order Bare Root Hedging & Tree Whips Now for November
Bare root hedging and tree whips are now available to pre-order, ready for collection or delivery from late November. Secure your plants early to guarantee availability for the planting season.
1st Oct 2025
Spring Highlights
Discover why now is the perfect time to visit, and find out how one of our magnificent field maples made it to the Bristol Old Vic stage!
21st May 2025
Happy New Year from Chew Valley Trees!
As we enter 2025, the team at Chew Valley Trees would like to take a moment to wish all of our customers a very Happy New Year!
6th Jan 2025
Pre-order your bare root plants
Native tree and hedging whips are now available to pre-order through the website.
11th Oct 2024
Open on Saturdays again
As the season changes, so do our opening days: we're now open on Saturdays again.
1st Sept 2024
Five reasons to visit Chew Valley Trees this Easter
The nursery is open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday - and it's a great time to come and see our trees!
28th Mar 2024
Signs of Spring!
Here on the nursery spring begins with an explosions of white and pink flowers.
20th Mar 2024
Growing Peat-free
Read our case study on the RHS website about our experience going peat-free
28th Feb 2024
Wonderful White Birches
Birch are one of the most common tree choices of gardeners and landscape designers and justly so. They are “friendly” trees that happily co-exist with other trees and plants.
22nd Jan 2024
Planning an avenue
Whether it's to enhance the grandeur of a long driveway or to demarcate a boulevard in a park, a tree-lined avenue is a thing of beauty.
27th Nov 2023
Quench their thirst
The number one requirement for newly planted trees in hot, dry weather is - you guessed it - a good watering. Watch out for signs of drought stress.
16th Jun 2023
Blossom and berries to bring in pollinators, birds, and us!
This is the season of hawthorns, rowans and lilacs - loved by pollinators, birds, and us!
18th May 2023
Bursting with life
Branches are coming alive and it’s a truly tempting time to get planting.
21st Apr 2023
Planting in cold weather
What does the late snow mean for tree planting? In brief, you can carry on and plant!
9th Mar 2023
Still time to plant bare root
It’s not long till we bid farewell to winter and enjoy that most wonderful season of spring - so get your final orders in for bare root trees and hedging!
16th Feb 2023
Our plants are Plant Healthy!
Chew Valley Trees are pleased to announce that we have been certified by ‘Plant Healthy’, recognising our commitment to preventing the spread of damaging pests and diseases.
19th Jan 2023
New Year, New Planting
Planning a new planting is certainly one of the best things you can think about in January. Even better, go ahead and do it!
6th Jan 2023
Christmas 2022 opening
The nursery's last day before Christmas will be Friday 23rd December. Remember to pick up any orders you want in time for the Christmas break!
16th Dec 2022
