Snow Clearing and Gritting in Stoke-On-Trent
Snow Clearing and Gritting in Stoke-On-Trent Now that it’s getting colder, you should think ahead and prepare for the snow! At Blue Iris Landscapes we offer snow clearing and gritting in Stoke-On-Trent for commercial properties as well as residential areas. Reduce the chances of any claims against your company due to winter weather conditions by … Continue reading “Snow Clearing and Gritting in Stoke-On-Trent”
Gardening Can Help Our Children Grow
How Can Gardening Can Help Our Children Grow? Children love to get involved, so why not let them dig in the dirt and watch things grow! Gardening offers so much to all of us – physically, intellectually, and emotionally. By introducing our children to the benefits of gardening from an early age will help them … Continue reading “Gardening Can Help Our Children Grow”
Best Plants for Pollinators in Autumn
Best Plants for Pollinators in Autumn As the autumn approaches can you spot any of these plants in your garden or the surrounding area? This article gives you an opportunity to enhance your garden with plants that support pollinators in the autumn. Encouraging the presence of pollinators is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ensuring healthy plant … Continue reading “Best Plants for Pollinators in Autumn”
Tastes of Autumn
Tastes of Autumn Are you are passionate about cooking and love to grow your own produce? At Blue Iris Landscapes we offer tips and advice on all aspects of garden care and planting. All recommendations below can be grown in your UK garden and are perfect to use in your cooking to bring you the … Continue reading “Tastes of Autumn”
Creating a Harmonious Connection Between your House and Garden
Creating a Harmonious Connection Between your House and Garden: The key to creating a harmonious connection between your house and garden is through thoughtful landscape design. Blue Iris Landscapes have over 25 years of landscaping and horticultural experience. Enabling us to offer the best advice when gardening and landscaping with your home in mind. Many of … Continue reading “Creating a Harmonious Connection Between your House and Garden”
What is Xeriscape Landscaping?
What is Xeriscape Landscaping? Xeriscape landscaping, or “xeriscaping” is landscaping that has been designed specifically for areas that are conserving water or are susceptible to droughts. The name is derived from the Greek word xeros, meaning “dry,” therefore the term means literally “dry landscape.” A Xeriscape landscape needs minimal amounts of water to thrive, making … Continue reading “What is Xeriscape Landscaping?”
Gardening and Landscaping Tips for Luxury Homes
Gardening and Landscaping Tips for Luxury Homes The key to creating outdoor retreats for luxury homes is through thoughtful landscape design. Whether you have a historic stately home, a luxurious villa, an elegant country house, or a beautiful property overlooking the sea, we can help. Blue Iris Landscapes have over 25 years of landscaping and … Continue reading “Gardening and Landscaping Tips for Luxury Homes”
Why you should landscape your garden in winter
Why you should landscape your garden in winter Are you looking to Landscape your garden in winter? Now that the weather is getting colder and the garden is becoming more dormant, many people think that landscaping works have to wait until the Spring. However, winter is actually a key time of year to be getting … Continue reading “Why you should landscape your garden in winter”
Top 10 Flowering Shrubs for Summer
During the summer you are spoilt for choice for shrubs that look amazing when in full flower. Therefore, we’ve put together a list of our favourite flowering shrubs for summer. Here are our top 10 recommended shrubs for May to September. Top 10 Flowering Shrubs for Summer: 1. Philadelphus: This flowers in June and can … Continue reading “Top 10 Flowering Shrubs for Summer”
Excavating Around Trees
How Do Our Arboriculturists Excavate Around Trees? If you have trees in your garden, the process of landscaping is likely to involve the excavation of the earth surrounding the trees. At Blue Iris Landscapes, we know the importance of being mindful of our approach when excavating around trees, as this has the potential to cause significant … Continue reading “Excavating Around Trees”