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Bursting with new life

These beautiful blooms have been photographed this week on our garden maintenance round. A cold but sunny week.You can see more details of what services we can offer at www.cargardens.co.uk

Thinking of the birds

for more information on helping the birds in your garden why not visit the rspb website If you are worried about ‘bird flu’ then why not follow the links to discover more… and put your mind at ease.

Recycling rain water in the garden

Using a down pipe and diverter, rain water can be easily stored for future use.Not only is rain water sustainable, it is softer on your plants than the tap.This water butt is made of 70% recycled plastics. For more ideas on how to conserve water and the current news on hose pipe bans contact your [&...

Galvanised planters made to measure

Brighten up those grey days and dull corners with metallic containers and generous planting. The Strawberry Tree here has been underplanted with Lily of the Valley, Tulips, and Daffodils. Or do you need some space for vegtables and herbs? Then why not use your pots as easy to manage raised beds?

recycling garden waste in action

Craig learns about composting on a large scale!

spring approaches

the droppy flowers of helleborus and snowdrop, naturalise well in damp shade.

here’s whats been of interest to us recently…

www.simplyswitch.com www.treeforall.org.uk www.nhm.ac.uk www.greenfuel.org.uk www.greenchoices.org

now

C.A.R. Gardens new web site is now on line

preparing for spring

Winter bedding,Wisteria pruning,Fruit tree reduction,Rose clippings,Dead heading,and feeling the chill