Blind Daffodils
Blind Daffodils Call Us Request Quote Newly planted daffodils usually grow and flower well initially, but subsequent flowering may be reduced or fail despite healthy, numerous leaves. Daffodils’ with foliage but no flowers are therefore known as ‘blind’. Causes of Blind Daffodils Dry situations: Water bulbs thoroughly after flowering until the foliage begins to turn … Continue reading “Blind Daffodils”
RHS Advice on Winter Flowering Clematis
RHS Advice on Winter Flowering Clematis Pruning of Clematis A number of clematis species and cultivars flower in winter. The key to pruning all clematis types is knowing when to prune them at the correct time, to do this it is important that we understand the flowering habit and pattern of the clematis. Those that … Continue reading “RHS Advice on Winter Flowering Clematis”
Growing Umbellifers and Planting Garlic
Growing Umbellifers Call Us Request Quote 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 … Continue reading “Growing Umbellifers and Planting Garlic”
Growing Corylus colurna
How to grow Corylus Colurna ‘Turkish Hazel’ Call Us Request Quote 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 … Continue reading “Growing Corylus colurna”
RHS advice on Crown Lifting
RHS Advice Crown lifting trees and shrubs Call Us Request Quote 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 … Continue reading “RHS advice on Crown Lifting”
Are Birds Causing Disruption in your Garden?
Are Birds causing disruption in your garden? Call Us Request Quote 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 … Continue reading “Are Birds Causing Disruption in your Garden?”
Wildlife Policy – Robin
Wildlife Diary of a Robin Call Us Request Quote 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 … Continue reading “Wildlife Policy – Robin”
Plant Supports- Grow your own
Natural Plant Supports: Grow your own Call Us Request Quote 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 … Continue reading “Plant Supports- Grow your own”
Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn
Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn Call Us Request Quote 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 … Continue reading “Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn”
Frost Damage
Frost Damage in Your Garden Call Us Request Quote How to Identify Frost Damaged Plants: When frost damage has occurred it is usually very evident by the leaves either dropping off altogether or instead of pointing upwards they may be horizontal or drooping to the floor. We recommend leaving these leaves on the plants. If you remove them and … Continue reading “Frost Damage”