Andy Cudd MCI HORT, Author at Garden Care

Our 'plant of the month' for November is the Cyclamen Hederifolium. It is a hardy cyclamen which grows to about 10-15cm and offers a long season of interest from early autumn through to spring. It is also known as the ivy-leaved cyclamen because of its distinctive, ivy-shaped foliage. The delicately scented,...

Our 'plant of the month' for October is the Anemone x Hybrida Max Vogel. It is a hardy perennial with extra large soft pink flowers which surround a cluster of orange stamens. The dark green foliage provides structure all year round, making it a lovely addition to garden borders. Tall...

Professional care for your trees and hedgesAs the nesting season comes to an end, now is the ideal time to turn your attention to essential tree and hedge maintenance. At Garden Care, our team of experienced professionals is ready to help keep your outdoor space safe and beautifully maintained throughout...

Revive your lawn after a very dry summerFollowing a particularly dry year, many lawns are left suffering, feeling worn out, and losing their vibrant look. At Garden Care, we are here to help restore your lawn to its former glory with our specialised Lawn recovery programme.Our team provides expert care...

Plant of the month – Dahlia

Our plant of the month for September is the Dahlia. Dahlias are striking, tuberous, sun-loving perennial plants that bloom from the middle of summer right through to the autumn. They are known for their bushy, tuberous roots and vibrant, composite flowers and are members of the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico...

Hibiscus Syriacus is a medium to large, deciduous shrub which grows upright and vase-shaped between 2m - 4m tall in height. Lobed leaves appear in late spring with large trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, blue and white with prominent yellow-stamens.  Individual flowers are short-lived, lasting only a day....

Gardening through the heat

Top drought-resistant plants and water-saving tipsIrrigation drip feeds or regulated leaky hoses are still permitted during dry weather and hosepipe restrictions. They provide an efficient way to keep your garden colourful, fragrant, and bee-friendly while using only minimal amounts of water. If you're considering installing a water-efficient irrigation system, we'd...

Our plant of the month for July is the Verbena Bonariensis.  It is a tall herbaceous perennial with erect, branching stems which grow up to 2 metres in height, bearing sparse, oblong leaves. Numerous branched clusters of small, lilac-purple flowers appear from summer to autumn; these are a fantastic nectar source for...

The best time to prune

Early-flowering shrubs are pruned after flowering (in late winter to spring and early summer, depending on the shrub).They usually flower on the previous year’s growth. Pruning immediately after flowering allows the maximum time for development of young growth to provide the following year’s flowers before the end of summer.Pruning requirements...

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