Andy Cudd MCI HORT, Author at Garden Care

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...

Drought resistant plants

As we approach summer, it’s time to think about planting with resilience in mind. Embracing drought-resistant gardening is a vital step in handling climate change, creating a beautiful, low-maintenance space that conserves water, and offering essential biodiversity. These plants are specially adapted to withstand extended dry periods, often featuring characteristics...

Cornus kousa (Japanese/Chinese Dogwood) typically flowers from late spring to early summer, generally in May, June, and sometimes into July. It produces a profusion of white or creamy-white bracts that last for several weeks, often turning pinkish as they mature. Cornus Kousa is a small bushy tree to 7m tall, with...

Creating Beautiful, Bee-Friendly GardensAt Garden Care, we believe a great garden should do more than just look good, it should support the environment too.One of the simplest and most impactful ways to achieve this is by choosing bee-friendly plants. With pollinators under increasing pressure, your outdoor space can play a...

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