Andy Cudd MCI HORT, Author at Garden Care

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...

A great borough initiative

Tree planting and maintenance Not all plants and in this case, trees are drought resistant. During the first 3-5 years of their life, they need lots of encouragement whilst their roots and canopy develop.  We were part of a great borough initiative for Native and European species being planted in...

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