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Christmas Trees Shropshire

Get Your Christmas Trees Any Day of the Week!

With Christmas day just three weeks away, there has never been a better time to get authentic Christmas trees from Weston Sawmill.

As an added bonus, we are open seven days a week in the lead up to Christmas, with plenty of Christmas trees, decorations and gifts all in stock.
If you can’t make it to us during the week, we also offer free mince pies and hot chocolate to customers on Saturdays and Sundays.

Premium Christmas Trees from Weston Sawmill

Our Nordmann Fir range is a premium option, that has become one of the most types of Christmas tree right across the UK. With its cone shape and glossy green foliage, without the sharpness, you may expect from the needles. Nordmann Fir trees are considered quite low-maintenance, with greater needle retention, keeping your tree looking great right across the Christmas period.
We would recommend keeping your tree away from heat sources such as radiators to help it to retain its colour and needles for even longer.

Take Your Pick of Christmas Decorations

Once you have chosen your potted or unpotted Christmas tree, it’s time to choose from our vast range of Christmas decorations. These include:

• Indoor lights
• Outdoor lights
• LED Lights
• Icicle lights
• Lanterns
• Large bulb lights
• Heritage fairy lights

We understand the importance of making your garden look as festive as the inside of your home, which is why we stock plenty of classy wooden Christmas ornaments plus wreaths to fit nicely onto your front door.

Want to Find Out More? Get in Touch

If you have any questions about our range of Christmas trees, please contact us today. We also offer Potted Nordmann, Potted Norway Spruce, Spruce and traditional Christmas trees.
If you’ve never visited us before, we are based in Weston-under-Lizard just off the A5 on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border.

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How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter Part 2

Autumn is a great opportunity for gardeners to tidy up your garden ready for the colder temperatures of winter.

This could consist of getting rid of dead vegetation leftover from the summer, tidying up borders or clearing out your gutters. For our latest blog, we are going to share some essential garden maintenance tips for autumn.

Getting Scrubbing Shade Paint

To make sure your greenhouse plants get the maximum amount of light as the nights draw in, we would recommend scrubbing shade paint from the greenhouse windows. By letting more of the sun’s rays through the glass this will mean temperatures climb slightly higher and save you money on heating bills.

This is easy to do, simply use a bucket of hot water and elbow grease to get your glass looking sparkling clean plus this is always a good time to check and replaced damaged panes and clear your greenhouse gutters.

Clear Out Compost Bins

Autumn is the ideal time to clear up borders and vegetable plots to generate material for your compost heap. Now you can clear out last year’s compost to use around the garden, making room for this year’s waste in the process. If your compost isn’t ready yet you can turn it to improve decomposition and then create a new heap next to it for fresh organic matter.

Keep Gardening Equipment Immaculate

Before your lawnmower goes into the shed for the winter, it’s worthwhile sending it for a service make sure it’s in top tip condition ready for next spring. Shears and secateurs will need sharpening, which you can do yourself or send them away to a professional.

Spades, forks and other tools will benefit from a good wash but make sure you dry everything thoroughly and oil metal parts to prevent rust. Wooden handles can be cleaned and protected using linseed oil but make sure you dispose of rags carefully as linseed can combust as it dries.

Great Garden Maintenance with Weston Sawmill

For over 20 years, Weston Sawmill has been the leading provider of made to measure gates, fencing and decking for customers across Shropshire and Staffordshire.
So if you are thinking of giving your garden an autumn makeover then please get in touch with us today.

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Nordmann Christmas Trees Get Royal Seal of Approval

We’re now less than 50 days until Christmas, so it’s socially acceptable to talk about our fantastic range of Christmas trees here at Weston Sawmill.

We know the quality of Nordmann Christmas trees, but they’ve also caught the eye of Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle.

Recently the new Royal parents were seen purchasing their 6 foot Nordmann Christmas tree for a whopping £65!
You will be relieved to know our range of Christmas trees doesn’t cost that much, but they are guaranteed to make your Christmas display sparkle.

Take Your Pick of Christmas Trees

Whilst Nordmann Christmas trees are extremely popular with our customers across Shropshire and Staffordshire, Weston Sawmill also have a wide range of other Christmas trees, including –

Potted Norway Spruce – This compact version of the Norway Spruce is a great addition to any home or garden.
Traditional Christmas trees – If you prefer something simple, our range of traditional Christmas trees will look great in any living room.
Spruce Christmas tree – Giving you an iconic look and that distinctive Christmas tree smell, you can’t go wrong with the Spruce. A pyramid style is a stylish option plus it’s homegrown here at our nursery in Shropshire.
Potted Nordmann – Whilst Harry and Meghan went for the full-size Nordmann, you can get the potted Nordman at Weston Sawmill if you are short of space or just want something a bit more compact.

Decorate Your Tree in Style

When you’ve chosen which Christmas tree best suits your home style, Weston Sawmill also has a wide range of LED and fairy lights to add to your tree plus plenty of decorations for your tree and home.

Leading Providers of Christmas Trees in Shropshire

Weston Sawmill is the only destination for Christmas trees in Shropshire, plus if you’re planning a New year makeover for your garden, we also supply made to measure gates and fencing.

If you’d like to know more about any of our products, please contact us today.

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Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Christmas Trees

Christmas trees are one of the most important decorations for the festive season, dating back to the 16th century in Germany.

Having a natural Christmas tree from Weston Sawmill looks spectacular, but it’s important to remember the right ways to dispose of your tree once the sleigh bells have stopped ringing.

Here at Weston Sawmill, we are extremely environmentally conscious, which is why we are going to share some of the best ways to dispose of Christmas trees.

Environmentally Conscious Christmas Trees

Our range of Christmas trees are homegrown at our nursery in Weston-under-Lizard and are much easier to dispose of than artificial trees that will usually end up on landfill sites.

Here are some ways to benefit the environment when getting rid of your Christmas tree –

Make Firewood – If you have a fireplace in your home, you can use the wood from your tree to warm the house on those cold January days.
Use as Mulch – The needle-like leaves from your Christmas tree can be used as mulch in your garden, as they don’t collect mold and decompose quite slowly.
Donate Your Tree – Once Christmas is over your tree could still prove useful to your local farm or zoo, as it can be used as treats or a plaything for the animals.
Find Christmas Tree Collection Service – Some charities (depending on your location) run a Christmas tree collection service, which will ensure your tree is recycled and used for other purposes.

Weston Sawmill – The Home of Christmas Trees in Shropshire

Weston Sawmill is the only destination for Christmas trees in Shropshire, with a wide range including the ever-popular Nordmann Fir and Spruce to choose from.

We’ve also got plenty of decorations and Christmas lights that will suit a modern or traditional festival style.

If you’d like to know more about our range of Christmas trees, please contact us today.

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Have an Authentic Christmas with Weston Sawmill

It’s a debate we seem to have every time Christmas edges closer each year – should I buy a fake or an authentic Christmas tree?
Here at Weston Sawmill, we feel there are multiple benefits to buying a genuine Christmas tree and in our latest blog, we are going to share them with you!

We stock three types of Christmas tree – the classic Nordmann Fir, potted Nordmann and potted Norway Spruce with a host of decorations in our store that fit perfectly with each one.

Five Reasons to Buy a Real Christmas Tree

Authenticity – You will only get that genuine seasonal feel from a real Christmas tree plus picking out one from our farm is a fun activity for the entire family to enjoy.
That ‘Christmassy’ Scent – The divine pine scent only comes from a real Christmas tree.
Do Your Bit for the Environment – All of our Christmas trees here at Weston Sawmill are grown specifically at our farm, meaning you won’t be taking a tree from a natural woodland or forest. Once you purchase one of our trees our team will also plant another in its place ready for next Christmas, making them sustainable too.
Recyclable – Carrying on the theme of being environmentally friendly, a genuine Christmas tree can be recycled after the festive season, rather than being dumped on a landfill site like a fake one.
Shop Local – As the leading supplier of Christmas trees in Staffordshire and Shropshire, Weston Sawmill grow all of our trees locally. Buying your tree from us means you will be supporting local business plus you be getting an organic and pesticide-free Christmas tree.

Weston Sawmill – The Only Destination for Christmas Trees in Staffordshire

For over two decades Weston Sawmill has been the leading the supplier of high-quality, home-grown Christmas trees for customers in Staffordshire and Shropshire.
We are ideally situated on the A5 on the border between the two counties, with an extensive product range that also includes made-to-measure gates, decking and fencing.
If you’d like to know more about or range of Christmas trees, please get in touch today.

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Harvest your Apples Ready for Halloween!

The month of October is the perfect time to harvest your home-grown fruit and get those apples ready for Halloween!

Bobbing for apples was an age-old tradition on Halloween for many years, with the origins believed to have come from the Roman invasion of Britain where the armies brought over this activity from ancient Celtic festivals.
Bobbing for apples is less popular now, with baking toffee apples and giving them out for eager trick or treaters on 31st October considered a more modern and fun practice.

Here we are going to share some handy tips about storing your fruit to make sure they’re all treat and no trick.

The Right Time to Store Your Fruit

Weston Sawmill’s range of raised flower beds are a great place to grow your own fruit and when your fruit is ripe for the picking it’s important to know how long you can store them before eating.

Mid-season apples – Can be stored for between four and eight weeks
Late season apples – This type of apple won’t be ready until they’ve been stored for four to five weeks but they can last for several months
Pears – Depending on the storage conditions, pears can be stored between two weeks and three months
Quince – These should be used within the first month after being picked
Your pears don’t need to feel left out of the spooky festivities either, as you can always use them to bake a pear and toffee pudding if you’re having a Halloween party.

Grow Frighteningly Good Fruit in Your Garden

Creating a fruit garden is a fun activity for budding gardeners and will give you your own source of fruit between spring and autumn. By planting your fruit trees in raised flower beds you will protect them from any unwanted attention plus the heightened surface ensures they will get more sunlight.
Also having higher fences (such as our close boarded panel fencing) will stop outside wildlife getting into your garden and disrupting your fruit’s growth.

Want to Know More? Get in Touch!

If you have any questions about starting your own fruit garden, get in touch with Weston Sawmill today and we can provide all the answers.
Oh and Happy Halloween from Weston Sawmill!

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How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter Part 1

Autumn is a great opportunity for gardeners to tidy up your garden ready for the colder temperatures of winter.
This could consist of getting rid of dead vegetation leftover from the summer, tidying up borders or clearing out your gutters. For our latest blog, we are going to share some essential gardening tips for autumn.

Getting Scrubbing Shade Paint

To make sure your greenhouse plants get the maximum amount of light as the nights draw in, we would recommend scrubbing shade paint from the greenhouse windows. By letting more of the sun’s rays through the glass this will mean temperatures climb slightly higher and save you money on heating bills.

This is easy to do, simply use a bucket of hot water and elbow grease to get your glass looking sparkling clean plus this is always a good time to check and replaced damaged panes and clear your greenhouse gutters.

Clear Out Compost Bins

Autumn is the ideal time to clear up borders and vegetable plots to generate material for your compost heap. Now you can clear out last year’s compost to use around the garden, making room for this year’s waste in the process. If your compost isn’t ready yet you can turn it to improve decomposition and then create a new heap next to it for fresh organic matter.

Keep Gardening Equipment Immaculate

Before your lawnmower goes into the shed for the winter, it’s worthwhile sending it for a service make sure it’s in top tip condition ready for next spring. Shears and secateurs will need sharpening, which you can do yourself or send them away to a professional.

Spades, forks and other tools will benefit from a good wash but make sure you dry everything thoroughly and oil metal parts to prevent rust. Wooden handles can be cleaned and protected using linseed oil but make sure you dispose of rags carefully as linseed can combust as it dries.

Get the Garden of Your Dreams with Weston Sawmill

For over 20 years, Weston Sawmill has been the leading provider of made to measure gates, fencing and decking for customers across Shropshire and Staffordshire.
So if you are thinking of giving your garden an autumn makeover then please get in touch with us today.

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How We Grow Our Nordmann Fir Christmas Trees

We are almost into single figures of the number of weeks until Christmas, so now is the time to start thinking about the best kind of Christmas tree for your home.

Here at Weston Sawmill, we are proud to be the leading supplier of Christmas trees in Shropshire and Staffordshire. One of our most popular types of Christmas tree we supply is the Nordmann Fir range that we grow here in Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire.

It may seem crazy, but to grow a 6 foot Nordmann Fir tree takes between 6 and 10 years, and plenty of dedication from our team. Here we are going to discuss the tasks we undertake to make sure our trees grow healthily and look spectacular.

The Pre-Planting Process

Controlling weed growth is essential for our Christmas tree plantations, especially grass weeds. A pre-plant application of Glyphosate or a similar herbicide is added in late summer or autumn prior to planting.
By cultivating prior to planting in the autumn we also add a further application of herbicide to any weeds that germinate prior to planting.

Controlling Weeds

High-quality Christmas trees can only be grown by keeping them away from the weeds. The foliage of the lower branches are susceptible to weeds and will go brown if smothered. Glyphosate can be used when the trees are dormant, and we would usually use a half rate of spray.

Protecting Our Christmas Trees

To help our Christmas trees grow to their full potential, it’s essential to protect them from outside influences such as –
Rabbits – Our Christmas trees are protected by rabbit-proof fences to stop them from getting nibbled on by our floppy-eared friends.
Insects – By spraying pesticide several times during growing seasons this will control pests such as aphids.

Get in Touch to Order Your Christmas Tree Today

For over two decades Weston Sawmill has been the leading provider of home-grown Christmas trees to customers all over Shropshire and Staffordshire.
Our base in Weston-under-Lizard is ideally situated on the A5 on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border, making us an easy commute from both counties.
If you’d like to know more about our range of Christmas trees, please contact us today.

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Celebrate National Picnic Month with Weston Sawmill

July is National Picnic Month where we encourage you to enjoy delicious snacks outdoors in the sunshine.
Where’s better to enjoy a picnic with family and friends than your own garden?
Here at Weston Sawmill, we understand the importance of having a perfect outdoor living space, which is why we supply the finest fencing and decking plus classy features such as pergolas.

Top Tips for the Perfect Home Picnic

When the sun is shining there’s nothing better than sitting in your glorious garden enjoying some treats, so here are some essential tips to create the perfect picnic.

Preparation Is Key –  Assemble all of your plates, cups, glasses and cutlery before your guests get to your home so everyone can tuck in once they arrive.
Keep it Simple –  Picnics are meant to have simple foods so make sure you have plenty of sandwiches, pies and scones to go around.
Have Drinks Ready –  Have plenty of refreshing squash mixed beforehand to save going back and forth to the house for refills. Wimbledon has just begun too, so don’t forget to pack some Pimm’s and strawberries too!

Creating the Ideal Outdoor Eating Area

High-quality decking is a must if you’ve decided to convert part of your garden to an outdoor eating area for picnics or barbeques.
If you have wooden kitchen flooring, then decking from Weston Sawmill is the perfect way to mimic your interior design.

Our decking is pressure treated to improve durability and give our customers value for money with sizes ranging from 3m to 4.8 metres.

Order Your Decking in Shropshire Today

Weston Sawmill has over 25 years of experience providing the finest fencing, decking and made to measure gates for customers in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.
We are a family run business, so we pride ourselves on delivering the best customer service and continuing to grow our reputation within the industry.
If you’d like to know more about any of our products, please get in touch today.

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Get Involved with Gardenwatch with Weston Sawmill

Here at Weston Sawmill, we understand the importance of maintaining your garden and ensuring they are welcoming for future wildlife reserves.
BBC’s Springwatch recently launched the Gardenwatch campaign which focused on four different areas that will help build a brighter future for wildlife.
The campaign has been supported by an incredible 150,000 gardening enthusiasts so far and here we are going to look at ways you can get involved.

Four Ways to Support Gardenwatch

Go Beyond the Backdoor
The first thing to do is determine what is currently going on in your garden by taking a closer look at planting areas and how your fencing, decking and pathways are affected by wildlife.

Lawn Inspection
Your second task is to check what’s lurking under your lawn as all of your creepy crawlies are a vital part of the diet of birds and mammals. This will also help to identify any unwelcome visitors who may be disturbing or destroying plant life.

Bird Watch
Now it’s time to find out if the birds in your garden are there to feed, sing or just catching some sun?
Adding accessories such as bird tables, houses and baths will give them a dedicated space in your garden to feed and maybe be less disruptive to the bugs living in your plants and grass.
Weston Sawmill has a dedicated bird care section where you can get all of these items plus all the bird food they could wish for.

Spot Furry Friends
This can be a tricky task as a lot of animals who visit your garden are elusive and nocturnal, but why not try taking a look at your garden just before sunrise and you could catch mammals such as bats, foxes and hedgehogs?
If you’re not an early riser you can always look at the sort of footprints being left and the tell-tale signs of certain animals. Similar to looking for bugs, this gives you an idea of animals that could be disrupting your garden and how you can deter them from returning in the future.

Transform Your Garden with Weston Sawmill

Weston Sawmill is the leading providers of high-quality fencing and decking for customers in Staffordshire and Shropshire.
As previously mentioned, we also host a wide range of bird care products which you can browse at our store based in Weston-under-Lizard.
If you’d be interested in any of our products or need some advice about transforming the look of your garden, please get in touch today.
You can also get involved with Springwatch’s Gardenwatch using the hashtag #gardenwatch for posts.