We had fun at work today!
Thanks to Nick Whittle from Xcell for the use of his machines and for his digging expertise.
Beautiful side garden
seating pond path way These photographs show a garden that we designed and built earlier this year and now maintain. Our careful design and construction has maximised this space. The end result is a peaceful and beautiful place to be.
Garden restoration in West Wight
Creating mown paths View to bridge Restored urn Log Store Mown grass path Restored urns New entrance gates View from bridge View from seating area New Elaeagnus x ebbingei hedging Leaf composters Compost bays View along stream in spring New pedestrian and driveway gate These photographs are of a gar...
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Warren visits Hampton Court Flower Show
Last week saw the annual Hampton Court Flower Show. We sent Warren along to see what was going on, and to bring back some fresh inspiration! He wrote about his day With the island gardens in mind our visit to Hampton Court 2011 proved to be an inspiration. Chris Beardshaw’s garden, ‘Th...
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Garden Make Over
Our latest landscaping project was in Newport.We have designed and built this garden; and have submitted a planting plan with the hope to return soon for planting to really make it ‘sing’! (N.B. fence on LHS by A.N. Other). Before and after photos:
National Garden Scheme
We are proud again to support this years ngs. Nationally and on the Isle of Wight, each year many gardens are opened to the public, and for a small donation you can view another persons gardening paradise. Monies raised go to many good national and local causes. You’ll find details and dates i...
The Old Post Office, rear garden. Photographs before, during and after! Designed, built and planted by our team earlier this year.
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Chelsea flower show 2011
If like us you were unable to make it this year to the Chelsea garden show you can still be arm chair viewers- like us! The BBC has followed the events and you can get a glimpse of this coverage at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/uk-13520647 The RHS site has good links also: http://www.rhs...
The Old Post Office front garden
This front garden near to the town of Yarmouth, I.O.W. was designed, built and planted by our team, earlier this year. Before During Before After After After After After
Insurance details
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Welcome David Cooper to C.A.R. Gardens
Welcome to David, our latest gardener! David is working along side Warren, helping with the busy maintenance round.David is a well qualified gardener with over 25 years of hands on gardening and leadership experience. He is committed to providing an excellent service and is proud of his work.When ...
We shall Blog again!
Wow!- A year has passed by since we were regular bloggers- now Alice has had her 1st birthday, and we are finding our parental feet again, (and some sleep) its time to start blogging again. Soon to follow – some images of work we have been involved in the previous 12 months.
Job Vacancy
POSITION FILLED C.A.R. Gardens are looking for a part time gardener. We need some one qualified, experienced, self motivated, common sensible and with a driving license. At present the opportunity is for 3 days a week, but with a hope to become full time as business grows. Duties will be mainly assi...
Alice Ratcliff
Alice Ratcliff born two weeks ago. Alice, Louie, mum, and dad all well, and adjusting to a new routine!
Ryde garden make over
A smaller garden in Ryde. Using local materials and Island grown plants and turf we gave this property a new look outdoor space.
New play ground flower beds
During the Easter break we were commissioned to create new flower beds in a playground at Five ways, Ryde School.The existing playground was usable but rather sterile. We dug through the existing tarmac and hardcore and back filled with local compost and soil. We created retaining walls with chunky ...
Organic garden maintenance
C.A.R. Gardens offers an island wide garden maintenance service that is honest, reliable and professional. We are proud to offer a personal and tailored service that will suit both you and your garden. We can be reactive, or schedule to visit your garden fortnightly, monthly or on a quarterly basis....
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Permeable driveway
These are images of a drive way project we recently completed in Bembridge.After clearing the area of over grown plants, and breaking and clearing the old broken concrete drive we excavated deeply to create a permeable drainage system.Granite setts were laid as edgers to contain the shingle, and to ...
raised beds get even higher!
We created this vegetable garden for our customer a couple of years ago. This month we were asked to raise the beds even higher so as to make tending even easier.The new timber boards will soon tone down and blend in as they naturally weather.We imported about 7 cubic metres of iow compost and local...
Planting a Beech hedge
Here are some photos of a project we are just completing. We have planted a native Beech hedge along the road side for a customer in Freshwater. Where there was just a strip of weeds we have prepared the soil with manure and feed and planted 94 locally grown Fagus Sylvatica. We planted in a [&hellip...
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/ on October 05, 2009
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Planting a native hedge
Earlier this year we were asked by Matt Bowman, owner of the Stoneground Flour Company to supply and plant an indigenous hedge around his mill at little Duxmore farm near Havenstreet.Matt grows organic certified cereals for his mill and has organic and free range chickens producing eggs.We are also ...
/ on October 03, 2009
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A sunken garden in Bembridge
Where there was once a pond we have created a raised timber planting bed. Steps now give access to a paved area surrounding the chunky timbers. By raising the planting off the ground our customers have a comfortable height to work at and have planted the bed with beautiful Dahlias.The now filled pon...
/ on September 17, 2009
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Trading Standards: We have become members
We have been approved by the Isle of Wight Council Trading Standards Service. By becoming members of their scheme we agree to continue to provide a reliable and quality service. You can see us listed on their web site at www.iwbuywithconfidence.info . We are confident that we are a company that you ...
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Permeable driveway and front garden
This project involved re creating a driveway and adjacent front garden. Under new legislation planning permission now has to be sought for non permeable front gardens and drives. Our customer in Shanklin was keen for us to design a hard surface for parking that allowed for rainwater to drain through...
/ on September 15, 2009
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St Mary’s hospital garden officially open.
The newest garden at St Mary’s Hospital officially opened on the 1st May 2009. The ribbon was cut and a speech given by Sheila Paul, chief operating officer. (See county press May 8 2009).The garden can be discovered between the maternity unit, endoscopy unit, chemotherapy unit and the Mottist...
/ on May 08, 2009
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