3 reasons you should plant a tree this winter – all the benefits of adding a new tree to your garden when it’s cold outside

Leafless trees planted on grass lawn next to house.

It’s the perfect season to get dormant plants in the ground, from fruit bushes to winter flowers – but can you plant trees in winter?

As it turns out, you can. In fact, it’s the perfect time to plant fruit trees and ornamental trees alike, as long as the ground isn’t frozen – and there are actually a fair few benefits to adding a new tree to your garden when it’s cold outside.