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:
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...
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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...
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
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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 ...
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.
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 born two weeks ago. Alice, Louie, mum, and dad all well, and adjusting to a new routine!
A smaller garden in Ryde. Using local materials and Island grown plants and turf we gave this property a new look outdoor space.
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 ...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Our garden design and installation for the Chemotherapy department, St Mary’s Hospital, Newport, IOW. Nearing completion, you are welcome to visit the garden which can be found between the Endoscopy and Maternity departments.
The Japanese Anemone. This lovely plant is a real spirit lifter during all this rubbish weather. It bears its flowers on long stems that nod in the wind, from mid to late summer. Its easy to grow, spreads nicely, enjoys most positions and will even be happy in clay, and damp shady spots. A great [&h...
Thank you Karin and David who recently contacted us with these kind words. You can see images of this project on this blog. “It is a great pleasure to supply this testimonial for C. A. R. Gardens as the conduct of our decking project from initial consultation to completion was exemplary. Craig...