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Plant of the month – Verbena Bonariensis

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...

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The best time to prune

By Andy Cudd MCI HORT - 16 06 26

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...

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Drought resistant plants

By Andy Cudd MCI HORT - 04 05 26

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...

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Plant of the month – Cornus Kousa

By Andy Cudd MCI HORT - 03 05 26

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. ...

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Creating Beautiful, Bee-Friendly Gardens

By Andy Cudd MCI HORT - 30 04 26

Creating Beautiful, Bee-Friendly Gardens At 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...

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A great borough initiative

By Andy Cudd MCI HORT - 28 04 26

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...

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Plant of the month – Verbena Bonariensis

The best time to prune

Drought resistant plants

Plant of the month – Cornus Kousa

Creating Beautiful, Bee-Friendly Gardens

A great borough initiative

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