CAR Gardens | Naturally caring for the Isle of Wight's gardens

Organic Garden Maintenance

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Some of our gardens are private, some are commercial, some small and some large - but by always responding to our customers feelings about the atmosphere and potential of their space, we can ensure its beauty is maintained and developed.

Looking after your garden organically
It is a founding principle of our business to be as organic and sustainable as possible, and this is particularly evident in our maintenance service.
We do not use synthetic herbicides or pesticides, but instead look to using a more natural and traditional approach. We keep weeds at bay with regular weeding, heat treatments and mulches.
We aim for a balanced approach towards pests, (such as aphids) encouraging predators (such as ladybirds) to visit and take up residence with suitable companion planting and by providing discreet wildlife habitat areas.
By utilising natural fertilisers (such as seaweed extracts) we can help keep your plants healthy and strong so that they are more likely to withstand any disease or pest attack. Being organic is not always the easiest or quickest option, but we believe in the long run its better for the Island and for your garden!

Lawns
Everybody loves a perfect soft lawn! But a healthy and balanced garden will also be more likely to with stand extremes of weather. Lawns are often the first garden areas to show signs of drought stress or waterlogging. To prevent this, for the lawns in our care, we include at a regular cutting, seasonal scarification, aeration and a twice yearly feed.

Fruit and vegetables
Within our maintenance schedules we can offer help with growing your own fruit and veg.
You may not have yet had the time, the energy, or a suitable area in the garden to be a part of this growing trend, but even the smallest garden can provide a healthy harvest. We can offer practical help in creating and preparing stylish growing beds and then give you the advice, inspiration and support you need to get your fruit and veg growing. And of course all the produce will be grown organically - good for you, and good for your pocket too!

Green waste
We encourage the recycling of your gardens clippings and prunings by composting them.
We offer bespoke compost bays and containers that don't look unsightly, and the regular management of these heaps is included in our maintenance schedules. Within 6- 12 months of this process starting we can return the lovely compost to back your borders!

Wildlife
We of course share our gardens with many wonderful creatures. We encourage the regular provision of food (such as wild bird seeds and winter berries), and water for the animals living in our gardens. We believe it is possible to be wildlife friendly AND improve the appearance of your garden.

Tools
As professional gardeners we have the full range of hand and petrol driven tools at our disposal, ensuring our services are efficient and competitive.

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Home About CAR Gardens Natural and Organic Contact Us Our Blog learn about what we do... Design and Landscaping Garden Maintenance Plants and Planting Project Examples What our Customers say other things... Garden Artworks Links		Organic Garden Maintenance <back Some of our gardens are private, some are commercial, some small and some large - but by always responding to our customers feelings about the atmosphere and potential of their space, we can ensure its beauty is maintained and developed. Looking after your garden organically It is a founding principle of our business to be as organic and sustainable as possible, and this is particularly evident in our maintenance service. We do not use synthetic herbicides or pesticides, but instead look to using a more natural and traditional approach. We keep weeds at bay with regular weeding, heat treatments and mulches. We aim for a balanced approach towards pests, (such as aphids) encouraging predators (such as ladybirds) to visit and take up residence with suitable companion planting and by providing discreet wildlife habitat areas. By utilising natural fertilisers (such as seaweed extracts) we can help keep your plants healthy and strong so that they are more likely to withstand any disease or pest attack. Being organic is not always the easiest or quickest option, but we believe in the long run its better for the Island and for your garden! Lawns Everybody loves a perfect soft lawn! But a healthy and balanced garden will also be more likely to with stand extremes of weather. Lawns are often the first garden areas to show signs of drought stress or waterlogging. To prevent this, for the lawns in our care, we include at a regular cutting, seasonal scarification, aeration and a twice yearly feed. Fruit and vegetables Within our maintenance schedules we can offer help with growing your own fruit and veg. You may not have yet had the time, the energy, or a suitable area in the garden to be a part of this growing trend, but even the smallest garden can provide a healthy harvest. We can offer practical help in creating and preparing stylish growing beds and then give you the advice, inspiration and support you need to get your fruit and veg growing. And of course all the produce will be grown organically - good for you, and good for your pocket too! Green waste We encourage the recycling of your gardens clippings and prunings by composting them. We offer bespoke compost bays and containers that don't look unsightly, and the regular management of these heaps is included in our maintenance schedules. Within 6- 12 months of this process starting we can return the lovely compost to back your borders! Wildlife We of course share our gardens with many wonderful creatures. We encourage the regular provision of food (such as wild bird seeds and winter berries), and water for the animals living in our gardens. We believe it is possible to be wildlife friendly AND improve the appearance of your garden. Tools As professional gardeners we have the full range of hand and petrol driven tools at our disposal, ensuring our services are efficient and competitive. <back


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