Marc Patrick, Author at Garden Care

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...

Batten down the hatches!

Batten down the hatches! Winter in the UK is often accompanied by unsettled weather conditions. Strong winds can damage or even destroy fence panels which can be very costly to replace. It's worth taking the time now to check your fencing and fence posts to ensure they can withstand strong...

Supporting our local team

Supporting our local team Garden Care Contracting are delighted to be co-sponsoring the match kits for Kingston Rugby Clubs Mini & Junior sections.Kingston R.F.C is a community club established in 1886 and located on the Hook Road in Surrey. They welcome players into the rugby community from age 5 right...

Any one like £50 off?

Any one like £50 off? Receive a £50 Garden Care voucher if you book any job before the end of January 2024!Does your garden need a spring clean? Thinking about some new borders and fencing? How about a new patio to enjoy this summer? We are running a promotional offer...

Plant of the month - 'Nerine Bowdenii' This month’s plant of the month is Nerine Bowdenii, alternatively known as the Guernsey Lily.It is an herbaceous bulb and grows up to around 450mm tall. The green leaves have beautiful large pink or white lily-like flowers in the late summer and autumn. Hardy nerine are...

What a waste!

What a waste! Edible fruit growing in our gardens and trends of ignorance towards utilising this commodityOn my travels as a commercial horticulturalist, I visit many clients’ gardens; it is not uncommon to see fruit trees, such as Cherry’s, Pear and Apples that are sometimes neglected, but nearly always bearing...

Plant of the month

Plant of the month Cornus sanguinea – 'Midwinter Fire’This fiery stemmed dogwood is perfect for adding a splash of colour to your winter garden.The red stems look fantastic alongside evergreen shrubs and can grow up to 2 metres in height.  Not only does this plant brighten up your garden through the winter months, but...

Don't wait 'til Spring, give us a ring! We all love admiring beautiful neat gardens full of spring flowers, trees blossoming and colourful displays at every turn. This is usually due to the fruits of your labour, months ahead.To make sure you can enjoy your garden and the benefits it...

Season’s Greetings

Season's Greetings to all of our customers! Our offices will be closed from 4pm on Friday 23rd December, to 7:30am on Monday 9th January, so please get in touch before then if you have any enquiries. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas break and look forward to seeing you in 2023! From...

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