A LEADING family-run, national plant nursery business near York has been selected by The Landscape Group id verde to supply Gwendwr Gardens in West Kensington – a public garden to remember those killed in the Blitz.

Johnsons of Whixley secured the contract worth £13,000 following a competitive tender issued by Coventry-based The Landscape Group, part of the id verde Group, which is the European market leader for the management, maintenance and construction of natural and urban landscapes.

As part of the renovation works, overgrown foliage was cut back to make way for the new planting scheme supplied by Johnsons of Whixley, comprising of approximately 6,000 plants - mainly shrubs and herbaceous, of 44 different varieties.

The new planting complements the different growing conditions within the site and will provide colour and interest throughout the year. A sunken garden, which is the focal point at the centre of the park, has also been filled with colourful plants and native flowers in shaded areas which will boost biodiversity.

Thomas Differ, projects manager at The Landscape Group id verde, said: “I selected Johnsons of Whixley for this project due to the synergies with another project we were delivering at Wormholt Park for the same client. Johnsons had delivered an extensive amount of tree and shrub varieties which were of high quality and delivered within the time constraints of a demanding programme.”

Tony Coles, amenity sales manager at Johnsons of Whixley said: “We were delighted to be chosen by The Landscape Group id verde to supply this project. We hope the park can be enjoyed for years to come and that our native woodland flowers will add to the charm of this much-loved green space.”