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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...

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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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Rethinking the Front Garden: Greener, Quieter, and Better for Wildlife

By Kinsey Fan - 13 04 26

Why more homeowners are ditching the driveway and choosing low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly front gardens. Working as a professional gardener across a range of homes, I often see front gardens that have been paved over entirely — usually for parking or to...

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Plant of the month – Ornamental Cherry Trees

By Kinsey Fan - 10 04 26

April in Bloom: The beauty and versatility of Ornamental Cheery Trees April is when gardens wake up in full colour — and few trees celebrate spring quite like ornamental cherries. Whether it’s a flurry of pink, a cascade of white,...

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Drought resistant plants

Plant of the month – Cornus Kousa

Creating Beautiful, Bee-Friendly Gardens

A great borough initiative

Rethinking the Front Garden: Greener, Quieter, and Better for Wildlife

Plant of the month – Ornamental Cherry Trees

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