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Using Larch Timber for Fencing and Gates: A UK Buyer's Guide

How to choose, treat and install larch for fencing and gates in the UK, covering grades, rot resistance, sapwood, fixings and building a...

  • September 29, 2026

Larch for Cladding: A Practical Comparison with Cedar and Treated Pine

Larch cladding compared with cedar and treated pine on durability, cost, maintenance and weathering, with practical guidance for UK buyers.

  • September 28, 2026

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Thinning Larch Plantations: When, Why and How

How to thin a larch plantation well: reading the signs for the first cut, choosing which stems to remove, setting intensity, and the...

  • September 25, 2026

Larch Canker: A UK Checklist for Spotting and Managing Infection

A practical UK checklist for spotting larch canker early, pruning out infection safely, and knowing when a tree needs a professional's eye.

  • September 17, 2026

Phytophthora ramorum in Larch: Symptoms, Spread and What to Do

How to recognise Phytophthora ramorum in larch, why it spreads so readily through UK woodlands, and the reporting and biosecurity steps to take.

  • September 16, 2026

European Larch vs Japanese Larch: Key Differences for UK Growers

European and Japanese larch differ in growth rate, form, disease risk and timber quality. This guide helps UK growers match the right...

  • September 14, 2026

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Planting Larch: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Gardens and Small Woods

How to choose a site, space, plant and care for bare-root larch in British gardens and small woods, from soil and drainage to thinning.

  • September 12, 2026