Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them
As we head into spring, and the weather starts to get warmer, your garden will start needing slightly more TLC. Weeding is often one of the first maintenance jobs you need to complete in the spring. One of the first signs of the warmer weather can be the little green shoots of weeds that will … Continue reading “Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them”
How to Winter Proof Your Garden Buildings- By Jack Noon
Hot to Winter-Proof your Garden Buildings Knowing how to prepare your shed for winter should be one of your main priorities when it comes to getting your property winter-ready. The cold temperatures, frost and snow can cause damage to any outdoor building, including your garden house or shed. In this article, we’ll show you how … Continue reading “How to Winter Proof Your Garden Buildings- By Jack Noon”
Teen Friendly Ideas For Your Garden
Teen Friendly Ideas For Your Garden As stated in our previous article, (Child Friendly Ideas for Your Garden) February is the most popular month for families to start planning their new garden. Here are some ideas to get you thinking about how to make your garden teen-friendly, ahead of the warmer weather. 1. Social Spaces … Continue reading “Teen Friendly Ideas For Your Garden”
Child Friendly Ideas For Your Garden
February is the most popular month for families to start planning their new garden design. We have put together a few suggestions to get you started, no matter what size your family (or garden!) may be. 1. Consider the Interest of Your Children Are your children or grandchildren sporty? Do they love building dens and … Continue reading “Child Friendly Ideas For Your Garden”
Different Wall Ideas For Your Garden
Walls can be installed in your garden for many different reasons – they can provide you with additional privacy, act as a retaining wall, or can be installed to create additional interest and structure. At Blue Iris Landscapes, we can construct walls out of a variety of materials, with each one having its own advantages. … Continue reading “Different Wall Ideas For Your Garden”
When Should I Cut My Hedge?
The best time of year to cut a hedge can vary depending on the type of hedge and its age. Here are a few suggestions on when would be best for you to get your hedge cut: If your hedge is less than three years old, formative pruning should take place in late winter or … Continue reading “When Should I Cut My Hedge?”
Cold Weather Jobs for your Garden
Winter is now well upon us – and with it comes the possibility of snow, ice and frost, as well as the temptation to stay inside and leave the garden until spring! There are still several jobs that need to be done to ensure your garden survives the winter and thrives when the warmer weather … Continue reading “Cold Weather Jobs for your Garden”
One-Off Maintenance Turned Tree Survey!
For this project, our customer was a couple who were looking to renovate a property they had purchased. This customer initially contacted us asking for a quotation for one-off maintenance via Blue Iris Landscapes. Our lead surveyor attended for a site visit and was able to explore different options and offer advice relating to the … Continue reading “One-Off Maintenance Turned Tree Survey!”
Tree Survey Completed by Our Sister Company- ProHort
For this project, our customer was a medium sized chain of care homes, providing residential care to the elderly and infirm. This customer originally approached us enquiring about our maintenance services for a new care home that they were opening in the local area. We cleared a flower bed at the front of the property … Continue reading “Tree Survey Completed by Our Sister Company- ProHort”
New Year, New Garden
New Year’s Resolution- I Must Make More Effort in my Garden! Many of us have thought the above about our garden. Throughout lockdown, having spent additional time at home, the garden may have become your haven or a project that you have worked on maintaining week after week. Now that restrictions are (hopefully) easing, how … Continue reading “New Year, New Garden”