Marc Patrick, Author at Garden Care

Plant of the month - Sedum 'Herbstfreude' (Autumn Joy) Our plant of the month is 'Autumn Joy'.This attractive, hardy, yet vigourous sedum is probably one of the best border plants – adding colour and interest even when other plants have stopped blooming.Easy to grow and low maintenance, this perennial will...

Essential tips from Garden Care As summer approaches, the vitality and beauty of your garden depend on one crucial factor: water.At Garden Care, we understand that proper watering is the cornerstone of a thriving garden. Whether you're nurturing a small flower bed or maintaining an expansive landscape, the right watering...

Plant of the month - 'Echinacea' Echinacea is a deciduous clump-forming perennial. The long stalked daisies grow to between 50cm and 1m tall with orangey pompom cones, surrounded by pink florets up to 10cm across. They bloom between June and October and have dark green foliage. They like to be...

Need any Turfing or Tree Surgery work carried out in your garden? We are now taking bookings for Turfing throughout autumn. If your lawn needs smartening up, or you need a new lawn laying completely, look no further than Garden Care.The turfing services we can provide, include:Re-turfing – from 1...

Planting a wildflower meadow

Planting a wildflower meadow Don’t miss a trick in your garden with our tips to sow a wildflower meadow this year. It’s the most simplistic and cost-effective way to plant an area at home.A wildflower meadow in a suburban garden is a fantastic feature, offering a changing canvas of floral...

Plant of the month - 'Ceanothus' A garden favourite, 'Ceanothus' also known as 'California lilac', is a compact, bushy and versatile shrub, known for its impressive flowering display.These deciduous or evergreen plants can be grown in a variety of locations and look particularly good against a sunny, sheltered wall. They can...

Award winning and quality assured garden services At Garden Care we offer all landscaping services: fencing, walling, paving, as well as tree surgery and garden maintenance.Our teams of professional staff have the expertise and knowledge needed to keep your garden looking its best, year-round.Our services include:• Garden Maintenance• Landscaping• Tree Surgery• Garden Design•...

Plant of the month - 'Helleborus Var' This month’s plant of the month is Helleborus Var.These are wonderful winter flowering plants. Offering green and yellow foliage and flower colour choices of green, pink, white or purple. They grow in many aspects and are not difficult to establish.Ideal for the winter...

Planning ahead

Planning ahead Winter is the best time of year to plan for the next season. That includes not only planting, but also the structure of your garden.We like to look at our client’s gardens and design zones within the space they have. Each area we create, can be the destination for...

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