Growing Corylus colurna
How to grow Corylus colurna ‘Te-Terra red’ This small hazel tree grows to around 20ft. In the spring the foliage is wine-red but, like all purple-foliage hazels, the leaves fade to green. A two-tone effect appears in the summer when the wind blows and ruffles the more mature green leaves amongst the youthful purple foliage. … Continue reading “Growing Corylus colurna”
RHS advice on Crown Lifting
RHS Advice Crown lifting trees, shrubs, and bamboos Crown lifting is basically the technique used to remove the lower branches of a plant to produce trunks or stems that are taller and clearer. This allows better access and allows light and air through the canopy. As well as accentuating the colour and stem structure, it … Continue reading “RHS advice on Crown Lifting”
Are Birds Causing Disruption in your Garden?
Are Birds Causing Disruption in your Garden? Most wild birds are welcome in gardens but some, including bullfinches, sparrows, and pigeons cause much disruption to gardens and plants. In winter, these birds will eat flower buds, fruit, grass seeds and will damage vegetable seedlings along with flowers such as crocus and can also strip peas … Continue reading “Are Birds Causing Disruption in your Garden?”
Wildlife Policy – Robin
Wildlife Diary of a Robin Here at Blue Iris Landscapes we are very conscious and make sure we are correctly informed and aware of the natural habitat in which we work. As the environment is a major factor within our work, we strive to do as much as possible to protect the wildlife of which … Continue reading “Wildlife Policy – Robin”
Top Gardening Jobs for January
Top Jobs this month Prune birches and maples, to avoid problems with bleeding as the sap starts to rise very early in these trees. Check stored fruit and vegetables, plus corms and tubers from ornamentals, such as gladioli and dahlias. Dispose of any that are showing signs of pests or diseases and try to improve … Continue reading “Top Gardening Jobs for January”
Growing Umbellifers and Planting Garlic
Growing Umbellifers This plant family is commonly known as ‘cow parsley’ and its many relatives, fine-textured ferny plants with showy spring and summer flowers that grow wild in woodland and meadows. They are ideal for a naturalistic planting as they are easy to grow. Try the late spring perennials Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’. With lacy purple … Continue reading “Growing Umbellifers and Planting Garlic”
Dock Bugs
Dock Bugs Dock bugs are most common in southern England and Wales, and many are attracted by wildflowers such as maculosa, docks, and sorrels. In August and September, dock bugs are attracted to raspberry and blackberry fruit. Their feeding can cause come of the fruits to deflate however professionals can ensure that the damage is … Continue reading “Dock Bugs”
Plant Supports- Grow your own
Plant Supports – Grow your own A cheap and effective alternative to bamboo cane plant supports can be stems of trees and shrubs from your garden. Not only can it be a fun alternative, but it is also more economical and eliminates the carbon footprint of importing bamboo canes. Also the stock plants in which … Continue reading “Plant Supports- Grow your own”
Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn
Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn SHARING OUR GARDENING EXPERTISE: When gardening this late summer why not plant some of the autumn flowering bulbs & corms which can inject a spring-like quality into tired beds and borders in your garden? Acis Autumnalis This charming and variable snowflake-like flower grows in rocky places or … Continue reading “Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn”
Controlling Slugs and Snails
Controlling Slugs and Snails Slugs and Snails are persistent and widespread pests which can cause havoc in the garden, eating holes in leaves, stems, flowers, tubers and bulbs. They can cause damage throughout the year on a wide range of plants, but seedlings and new growth on herbaceous plants in spring are most at risk. … Continue reading “Controlling Slugs and Snails”