Planting Accessories

To complement our range of cell grown trees Cheviot Trees supply a wide range of planting accessories, including tree shelters, stakes, mulching materials and planting tools - A one stop shop for all of your planting requirements!

We are a major distributor of TUBEX tree protection to forestry. Our extensive stock holding capacity and efficient delivery service makes us the obvious choice when purchasing planting accessories.

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  • TUBEX Standard

    £1.30
    from £0.83

    The TUBEX Standard is the world's best known and best selling tree shelter.

    Incorporating all the tried and tested TUBEX features to provide enhanced growth and plant protection. 

    Features and benefits:

    • Twin wall, cylindrical construction for best strength to weight ratio.
    • Pre-fitted releasable ties for quick installation and maintenance.
    • Flared rim to minimise stem abrasion.
    • Laser line designed to split to avoid strangulation as the plant grows.

    For species that require extra ventilation or for exposed sites you may wish to consider the TUBEX Combitube as an alternative.

  • TUBEX Nature Standard - Biodegradable

    £2.28
    from £1.60

    The TUBEX Nature is a next generation tree shelter that is bio based, non toxic and tested to be biodegradable*.

    It retains all of the superior features of a Tubex treeshelter whilst introducing biodegradability in its composition.

    The benefits of TUBEX nature:

    • Bio-based
    • Non toxic
    • Designed to be Soil Biodegradable**
    • High quality and fit for purpose
    • No end of life costs for removal or recycling

    Shelter features:

    • Twin wall, cylindrical construction for best strength to weight ratio.
    • Pre-fitted releasable ties for quick installation and maintenance.
    • Flared rim to minimise stem abrasion.
    • Laser line designed to split to avoid strangulation as the plant grows.

    It is important to install the TUBEX nature shelter windward (facing the prevailing wind). More info here

  • Rainbow Terra Shelter - Biodegradable

    £2.96
    from £2.23

    The Terra Bio Shelter is a next generation biodegradable tree shelter that is manufactured from British grown natural wood residue and plant resins.

    Using wood to protect woods.

    The benefits of the Terra Bio Shelter:

    • 100% natural materials - plastic free.
    • Non toxic
    • Certified to biodegrade in soil by TUV, according to strict ISO standards.
    • Safe in marine and freshwater environments - ideal for riparian restoration work.
    • High quality and fit for purpose
    • No end of life costs for removal or recycling

    Shelter features:

    • Single wall cylindrical construction.
    • Excellent light transmission.
    • Pre-fitted ties for quick installation and maintenance.
    • Flared rim to minimise stem abrasion.
  • TUBEX Combitube

    £1.36
    from £1.14

    The TUBEX Combitube has all the design features of a Standard shelter but also offers increased ventilation in the form of a number of 4mm perforations at the top of the shelter.

    TUBEX Combitube shelters are designed for more exposed sites where there is a greater contrast between growing conditions within the shelters and those without.

    Ideally suited for Beech, Oak, Wild Cherry and Lime as these species require a more ventilated environment.

    Features and benefits include:

    • Twin wall, cylindrical construction for best strength to weight ratio.
    • Pre-fitted releasable ties for quick installation and maintenance.
    • Flared rim to minimise stem abrasion.
    • Laser line designed to split to avoid strangulation as the plant grows.

    A stake is required to support this product.

  • TUBEX Nature Easywrap - Biodegradable

    £0.74
    from £0.49

    The TUBEX Nature Easywrap is a next generation tree shelter that is bio based, non toxic and tested to be biodegradable*.

    It retains all of the superior features of a Tubex Easywrap whilst introducing biodegradability in its composition.

    The benefits of TUBEX nature:

    • Bio-based
    • Non toxic
    • Designed to be Soil Biodegradable**
    • High quality and fit for purpose
    • No end of life costs for removal or recycling

    Shelter features:

    • Twin wall, cylindrical construction for best strength to weight ratio.
    • Manufactured with a vertical split and a natural overlap which provides an enhanced growing environment.

    A bamboo cane is required to support this product.

  • BIO Spiral Guard (Green tint)

    £0.92
    from £0.63

    Cheviot Trees is pleased to offer its clients a more sustainable alternative to traditional PVC spiral guards.

    Manufactured from sustainable plant based starch - no petrochemical based material.

    The CT Bio Spiral guard has a UV stabiliser incorporated at the time of manufacturing to provide a stable service life of 4-5 years.

    • 100% plant based - no plastic!
    • Tested to meet conformity to EU guidelines
    • Environmentally friendly and sustainable.

    If the Bio Spirals are left in the environment they will degrade over time due to the bacteria found in soil or due to enzymatic reactions. Alternatively, they can be inserted into an industrial composting unit which will degrade them within 6 months.

  • TUBEX Easywrap

    £0.31
    from £0.22

    The TUBEX Easywrap is a cost effective alternative to a Spiral Guard, providing protection against small animal browsing and herbicides. 

    Manufactured with a vertical split and a natural overlap which provides an enhanced growing environment.

    A bamboo cane is required to support this product.

    The TUBEX Easywrap can be slipped over the plant and the bamboo cane, and will expand as the plant grows. 

    We also supply the TUBEX Vinewrap which is basically a wider diameter version of the Easywrap and provides extra space for the plant - well worth considering.

    For exposed sites consider using the TUBEX Ecostart which is pre-fitted with a releasable tie.

  • TUBEX Vinewrap

    £0.75
    from £0.50

    The TUBEX Vinewrap was originally designed for the viticulture market but this product has been adopted by Cheviot Trees as an entry level protection solution for conifers or for species that find the TUBEX Easywrap or Spiral guards a bit cramped.

    In the past our clients have requested a cost effective protection product for commercial conifers such as Scots Pine, Douglas Fir, etc. A damaged bud due to rabbit / hare damage often results in a tree with poor form and subsequent loss of yield.

    Twin wall polypropylene construction with a vertical split which produces a natural overlap. To install, simply slide the product over the bamboo cane and plant.

    A bamboo cane if required to support this product.

  • TUBEX Ecostart

    £0.95
    from £0.72

    The TUBEX Ecostart is designed to offer a reliable, yet economical solution to rabbit and hare browsing where the prime concern is the initial establishment period. 

    They are suitable for slender plants used in hedging and landscaping and are a good alternative to a TUBEX Easywrap on exposed sites as they are pre-fitted with a releasable tie.

    Features and benefits include:

    • Twin wall, cylindrical construction for best strength to weight ratio.
    • Pre-fitted releasable ties for quick installation and maintenance.
    • Flared rim to minimise stem abrasion.
    • Laser line designed to split to avoid strangulation as the plant grows.

    For species that have a wider bushier habit we would suggest considering the TUBEX Standard or TUBEX Shrubshelter.

    A stake is required to support this product.

  • TUBEX Shrub Shelter

    £2.20
    from £1.49

    TUBEX Shrubshelters are a range of tree shelters with large diameters designed for shrubs, and provide improved survival rates by protecting against rabbits, hares and voles as well as providing complete herbicide protection.

    TUBEX Shrubshelters are ideally suited to landscaping projects with mixed planting stock.

    Features and benefits include:

    • Twin wall, cylindrical construction for best strength to weight ratio.
    • Pre-fitted releasable ties for quick installation and maintenance.
    • Flared rim to minimise stem abrasion.
    • Laser line designed to split to avoid strangulation as the plant grows.

    A stake is required to support this product.

  • TUBEX Treeguard Mesh

    £2.04
    from £1.52

    The TUBEX Treeguard Mesh provides reliable plant protection, enhances growth as well as being designed to blend subtly into the natural environment.

    The Treeguard range of products are an open mesh product with no plastic film. If you are planting conifers, or any species that requires plenty of air movement around the plant then the TUBEX Treeguard is the ideal protection option.

    Features and benefits:

    • Pre-fitted with releasable ties.
    • Moulded top lip to minimise stem abrasion.

    A stake is required to support this product.

    We also supply the Treeguard in a wider diameter for shrubby species and in roll form that can be cut to length.

  • TUBEX Treeguard Mesh for Shrubs

    £2.56
    from £1.94

    The TUBEX Treeguard Mesh for Shrubs provides reliable plant protection, enhances growth as well as being designed to blend subtly into the natural environment.

    The Treeguard range of products are an open mesh product with no plastic film. If you are planting conifers, or any species that requires plenty of air movement around the plant then the Treeguard is the ideal protection option.

    This is a larger diameter version of the TUBEX Treeguard and is ideally suited for bushy, multi-stemmed species.

    Features and benefits:

    • Pre-fitted with releasable ties.
    • Moulded top lip to minimise stem abrasion.

    A stake is required to support this product.

    We also supply the Treeguard in a wider diameter for shrubby species and in roll form that can be cut to length.

  • Treeguard Mesh Roll - green netting

    £66.24
    from £61.03

    The Treeguard material is manufactured in the same way as Shelterguard but has no film bonded to the inside – it’s just a pure net. If you are planting conifers, or any species that requires plenty of air movement around the plant then the Treeguard is the ideal protection option.

    Supplied on rolls and can be easily cut to create bespoke sizes of tree shelters. Simply cut and fix to the stake using our releasable cable ties.

    UV stabilised material for a long service life.

    The Treeguard material is often the preferred choice for visually sensitive sites due to the products ability to merge ‘quietly’ into the background.

    We also supply this product in the form of prefabricated guards that come pre-fitted with tie(s) either in a regular or wide diameter.

  • Treeguard Mesh - cut pieces

    £1.24
    from £0.88

    The TUBEX Treeguard range of products provide reliable plant protection, enhances growth as well as being designed to blend subtly into the natural environment.

    The TUBEX Treeguard range of products are an open mesh product with no plastic film. If you are planting conifers, or any species that requires plenty of air movement around the plant then the Treeguard is the ideal protection option.

    Supplied as flat sheets of open mesh which can be formed into a shelter on site.

    Ideal for bushy or multi-stemmed planting where it may be difficult to install a pre-formed guard.

    To install, wrap the mesh around the plant and affix using cable ties to a stake. Cable ties and stakes are sold separately. 

  • BIO Voleguard

    £0.33
    from £0.31

    Cheviot Trees is pleased to offer its clients a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastic voleguards.

    Manufactured from sustainable plant based starch - no petrochemical based material.

    The BIO Voleguard has a UV stabiliser incorporated at the time of manufacturing to provide a stable service life of 4-5 years.

    • 100% plant based - no plastic!
    • Tested to meet conformity to EU guidelines
    • Environmentally friendly and sustainable.

    If the Bio Voleguards are left in the environment they will degrade over time due to the bacteria found in soil or due to enzymatic reactions. Alternatively, they can be inserted into an industrial composting unit which will degrade them within 6 months.

  • BIO Spiral Vole Guard (Green tint)

    £0.28
    from £0.25

    Cheviot Trees is pleased to offer its clients a more sustainable alternative to traditional PVC spiral guards.

    Manufactured from sustainable plant based starch - no petrochemical based material.

    The CT Bio Spiral guard has a UV stabiliser incorporated at the time of manufacturing to provide a stable service life of 4-5 years.

    • 100% plant based - no plastic!
    • Tested to meet conformity to EU guidelines
    • Environmentally friendly and sustainable.

    If the Bio Spirals are left in the environment they will degrade over time due to the bacteria found in soil or due to enzymatic reactions. Alternatively, they can be inserted into an industrial composting unit which will degrade them within 6 months.

  • TUBEX Voleguard

    £0.29
    from £0.23

    TUBEX Voleguards help to minimise potentially fatal damage caused by voles and mice such as bark stripping.

    They are a tightly rolled plastic cylinder which is split vertically and designed to hold it's unique shape and retain sufficient overlap to enable the VOLEGUARD to expand as the tree grows.

    Features and benefits include:

    • Manufactured from high gauge brown polypropylene which does not harm the environment.
    • Rigid design that provides high strength and low weight.

    Voleguards are self supporting but a cane is often recommended for support and to prevent pivoting. A bamboo cane of 450mm height is sufficient although some of our clients prefer using a 900mm height to provide greater visibility in the field to aid future maintenance. 

  • Tree Shelter Recycling Bulk Bags - pack of 10

    £60.00

    Our pack of 10 tree shelter recycling bulk bags are ideal for packing and storing waste tree shelters prior to collection by a recycling company. Each bag has approx. dimensions of 1000x1000x1000mm.

    Waste tree shelters are lightweight and bulky to transport, so should be nested and packed as densely as possible into bulk bags to minimise volume.

    You can find out more about how to recycle treeshelters here.

  • Bamboo Canes

    £0.25
    from £0.04

    Our bamboo canes are strong, durable and of a consistently high quality.

    We work directly with the producers to ensure that our canes are harvested from carefully managed plantations.

    Bamboo canes are graded by a traditional weight measure (number of lbs weight per 100 canes).

  • Round Softwood Stakes

    £2.32
    from £1.43

    Our treated softwood stakes are machine rounded and available in a wide selection of sizes to suit all purposes. Primarily used for fencing and supporting larger specimen trees.

    Pressure treated with pressure solution under high vacuum pressure which ensures deep penetration into the timber cells for a longer lasting protection.

    Our stakes are well sorted and graded but please allow for a small amount of breakages due to the nature of the product.

    Cheviot Trees hold an FSC® Certification on our softwood stakes (FSC-C140467). The FSC® system allows business and consumers to identify, purchase and use wood and other forest products from well managed forests and other controlled sources. Please ask for more information 

  • Square Stakes

    £2.43
    from £0.29

    Our are square sawn, pointed and available in a wide selection of sizes to suit all purposes. Primarily used for supporting treeshelters.

    Milled from quality, sustainable sources and bundled in packs to assist in distribution around site.

    Our stakes are well sorted and graded but please allow for a small amount of breakages due to the nature of the product.

    Cheviot Trees hold an FSC® Certification on our softwood stakes (FSC-C140467). The FSC® system allows business and consumers to identify, purchase and use wood and other forest products from well managed forests and other controlled sources. Please ask for more information 

  • BioJute Mulch Mat

    £0.89
    from £0.62

    The CT BioJute mulch mat material is 100% bio degradable and manufactured from 100% natural fibres.

    A truly sustainable solution for weed control around newly planted trees and shrubs.

    • 100% biodegradable - No plastic!
    • Slit to the centre for easy installation.
    • Helps to supress weed growth around the root area.
    • Permeable; allows air, nutrients and water to pass through.
    • Reduces moisture loss
    • Environmentally friendly

    Mulch mats are anchored into position by anchoring pegs (sold separately). Use 5 pegs per mulch mat.

  • BioJute Mulch Roll

    £61.72

    The CT BioJute mulch roll material is 100% biodegradable and manufactured from 100% natural fibres.

    A truly sustainable solution for weed control around newly planted trees, shrubs and hedging.

    • 100% biodegradable - No plastic!
    • Helps to supress weed growth around the root area.
    • Permeable; allows air, nutrients and water to pass through.
    • Reduces moisture loss
    • Environmentally friendly

    Mulch material is anchored into position by pegs (sold separately). Use 1 peg at least every 500mm on each side of the matting.

  • Woven Polypropylene Mulch Mat

    £0.30
    from £0.17

    Our high quality woven polypropylene mulch mats provide reliable suppression against weed growth.

    • Heat sealed edges to prevent fraying.
    • Slit to the centre for easy installation.
    • Helps to suppress weed growth around the root area.
    • Permeable; allows air, nutrients and water to pass through.
    • Reduces moisture loss.

    The woven style of this fabric creates a very strong mulch mat which helps to resist tearing and blowing free in windy conditions.

    Mulch mats are anchored into position by anchoring pegs (sold separately). Use 5 pegs per 500mm x 500mm mulch mat or 10 pegs per 1000 x 1000mm mulch mat.

  • Woven Polypropylene Mulch Roll

    £65.50
    from £52.62

    Our high quality woven polypropylene mulching roll provide reliable suppression against weed growth. Ideal for planting hedging.

    • Heat sealed edges to prevent fraying.
    • Easy to cut and plant through.
    • Helps to suppress weed growth around the root area.
    • Permeable; allows air, nutrients and water to pass through.
    • Reduces moisture loss

    The woven style of this fabric creates a very strong mulching material which helps to resist tearing and blowing free in windy conditions.

    Mulch material is anchored into position by anchoring pegs (sold separately). Use 1 peg at least every 500mm on each side of the matting.

  • Anchoring Pegs (black plastic)

    £0.07
    from £0.05

    Use our anchoring pegs to securely anchor mulch mats or films to the ground.

    Our black plastic anchoring pegs are strong and easy to install.

    Features:

    • A sharp tip to penetrate the mat
    • Barbed teeth to grip the soil.
    • A rounded mushroom style cap to hold the mat in position.

    How many pegs do I need?

    • 5 pegs per 500mm x 500mm mulch mat
    • 10 pegs per 1000mm x 1000mm mulch mat
    • 1 peg every 50cm on both sides if you are using a mulch roll.
  • Anchoring Pegs (Bamboo)

    £0.07
    from £0.04

    Use our bamboo anchoring pegs to securely anchor mulch mats or films to the ground.

    Part of the Bio range, our sustainably sourced bamboo anchoring pegs are easy to install and are 100% bio degradable.

    Features:

    • A sharp tip to penetrate the mat
    • A top 'nodule' to grip the mat (but don't hammer them all the way through the mat)!

    How many pegs do I need?

    • 5 pegs per 500mm x 500mm mulch mat
    • 10 pegs per 1000mm x 1000mm mulch mat
    • 1 peg every 50cm on both sides if you are using a mulch roll.
  • Anchoring Pegs (Steel)

    £0.15
    from £0.07

    Use our steel anchoring pegs to securely anchor mulch mats or films to the ground.

    Our steel anchoring pegs are easy to install and offer secure anchorage.

    Features:

    • 150mm length
    • 'u' shaped with prongs to grip the mat.
    • Galvanised steel wire

    How many pegs do I need?

    • 5 pegs per 500mm x 500mm mulch mat
    • 10 pegs per 1000mm x 1000mm mulch mat
    • 1 peg every 50cm on both sides if you are using a mulch roll.
  • Bulldog Planting Spear

    £44.40
    from £36.28

    The Bulldog Planting Spear is a heavy duty spear with a narrow, angled blade which is treaded to reduce the wear on the users boots and to increase stability during use.

    Features an Ash shaft and handle with a metal 'D' grip. Designed to make light work of planting cell grown trees.

  • Pottiputki Planting Tool 63mm

    £135.00

    Cheviot Trees are proud to distribute the Pottiputki range of planting tools and harnesses in the UK.

    The Pottiputki is the original, tried and proven planting tool for Cell Grown trees. Manufactured in Finland from high strength steel the tool is ergonomically designed to achieve maximum planting rates with minimal planter stress. When used in combination with the Planting Harness the Pottiputki system enables planting to be carried out from an upright position.

    Features and benefits of the Pottiputki:

    • Ergonomically correct working position.
    • Adjustable planting depth.
    • Light and comfortable for extended use in the field.
    • Rubber coated handle fitted with damping spring.
    • Jaws are oil-hardened.
    • Sturdy and robust construction.
  • Pottiputki Planting Harness c/w 2 flexible pouches

    £130.17

    Cheviot Trees are proud to distribute the Pottiputki range of planting tools and harnesses in the UK.

    The unique design enables outstanding levels of efficiency and the additional features ensure maximum comfort for the user. The harness is highly adjustable and comes complete with side cushions and two very durable soft plant bags.

    The Pottiputkti planting harness complete with 2 pouches is the ultimate tool for the professional tree planter, especially when combined with the Pottiputki planting tool.

  • Tree Planter Bags (Orange - Standard)

    £42.50
    from £33.56

    Our Tree Planter Bags are manufactured in the UK from extremely durable and hard wearing orange plasticotta fabric.

    They have a 45mm web adjustable shoulder strap and 25mm metal web straps with 'D's to secure around the waist.

    Bag size 58 x 35 x 18 cm (approx)

  • Controlled Release Fertiliser (1kg bag)

    £5.13
    from £3.58

    The next generation of fertiliser.

    Our Controlled Release Fertiliser can assist as an aid to successful establishment, especially on poor soils. The specific mix contains all the essential nutrients required by the plant and the specially formulated coating ensure that the nutrient is released gradually over at least one growing season.

    The granular fertiliser is packed in convenient 1kg packs (adequate for 100 trees). A small pinch of fertiliser (around 10g) is required per tree and this can be applied into the planting hole by the planter.

  • Buckle tree ties

    £0.95
    from £0.63

    Buckle Tree Ties are the most widely used type of tree tie due to their simplicity, ease of use and reliability.

    The tie itself consists of a belt, buckle and collar which means that the belts can be slackened by the buckle as the tree matures with no damage to the tree.

    The buckle is made from polycarbonate which is incredibly strong, so able to withstand high wind loads that can be applied to the middle of the buckle. The belt is made from a soft PVC which allows some stretch to give the tree movement and helps the tree develop its own resistance to wind.  The collar fits between the stake and tree, so preventing rubbing of the bark. 

  • Super Soft Tree Ties

    £0.48
    from £0.36

    Super Soft Tree Ties are a highly durable and effective single piece tie to enable fast fitting.

    The integral tying mechanism create a spacer between the tree and stake. The moulded grooves on the inside face of the tree tie help with grip to the stake and protects the bark of the tree.

    Manufactured from a super soft PVC which allows more stretch than the traditional plastic tree tie but maintains a good tensile strength.  

  • Tree Strapping

    £41.04
    from £17.73

    The Tree Strapping is manufactured from soft and stretchable UV stabilised PVC.

    Can be simply cut to the length required. 

    Use in combination with our spacer blocks,  jumbo spacer blocks or tree cushions.

  • Spacer Blocks

    £0.20
    from £0.11

    Our Spacer Blocks are the simplest way of holding any type of tree or strap together between a tree and a stake to prevent them rubbing.

  • Jumbo Spacer Blocks

    £1.48
    from £1.31

    Our Jumbo Spacer Blocks allow stakes to be positioned much further from the tree to allow more tree movement and to prevent possible damage to the root ball.

    Made from environmentally friendly rubber.

  • Rubber Tree Cushions

    £1.74
    from £1.54

    Rubber Tree Cushions are manufactured from soft rubber with two preformed slots to allow strapping to feed through and two concave surfaces to allow a snug fit between the tree and stake. 

    Use on combination with our Tree Strapping Rolls.

  • Releasable Cable Ties

    £0.13
    from £0.05

    Releasable Cable Ties are ideal for fixing treeguards and netting to stakes.

    Manufactured from nylon and featuring a wide thumb block with an easy to use release mechanism. 

    Very handy! Lots of our customers always keep at least 1 pack of Releasable Cable Ties in stock as they are so useful! 

  • Hessian Tree Tie

    £24.64
    from £14.83

    Our hessian tree tie is a simple and low cost solution to tying trees to stakes.

    Supplied on a roll and is manufactured from 100% natural fibres.

    A spacer block is not required as you can use use the hessian tree tie to form a cushion between the tree and the stake.

    In time, the tie will biodegrade as the tree requires less support.