Gardening to do List
Gardening To Do’s: It is recommended that you give your lawns a good feed, at this time of year. However, make sure the grass is marginally damp before applying. Flea Beatles make a home in the leaves of radishes, Chinese greens, rocket etc. So you need to water them persistently in order for seeds to … Continue reading “Gardening to do List”
Dying Eucalyptus Trees
Dying Eucalyptus Trees Due to a bad winter in December 2010, your eucalyptus trees may have died! Here is some more information about the Eucalyptus trees. Introduction to Eucalyptus There are more than 500 species of this evergreen tree. It is fast-growing and easy to plant in a large space as a standalone specimen. This … Continue reading “Dying Eucalyptus Trees”
Commercial Maintenance Jobs
Commercial Jobs Here at Blue Iris Landscapes, we offer our expertise and grounds maintenance services to both non-commercial and commercial clients in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire. What the Client Wants Our variety and personal touches to each job is shown through vast differences of commercial clients we look after. These commercial jobs include; hospitals, hotels, … Continue reading “Commercial Maintenance Jobs”
Fruit Manual
The Fruit Manual This year its 150th anniversary since Robert Hogg published the Fruit Manual. It is so inclusive that it was consulted for over a century and is still referred to today. The first of the fruit manuals was 280 pages long and covered almost all the range of hardy fruits included that … Continue reading “Fruit Manual”
Growing Brussels Sprouts
Growing Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts can be bought as young however open-pollinated cultivators are usually only offered. Check out our growing and care tips below: Reliable Cultivators September-November · Maximus October-January · Nautic · Diablo · Cronus December-February · Revenge Growing Brussels Sprouts Tips Sow in seed trays in a warm place in February or … Continue reading “Growing Brussels Sprouts”
Protecting Palms
Protecting Palms This post will offer some great advice about protecting palms in your garden, for all the british weather conditions we get year in year out. Some of the hardest palms include: jubaea chilensis (coquito palms), Trachycarpus fortunei (chusan palms) however they can still suffer in cold harsh winters. Blue Iris Landscapes recommend that … Continue reading “Protecting Palms”
Mayflies
Mayflies Their incredible emergence from lakes and rivers in mass is what famed the mayfly. Despite the name, these Mayflies are not confined to the month of May that is, in fact, a myth. Instead, some of the forty-six British species, in fact, emerge in the spring, others in summer and even autumn. The Life … Continue reading “Mayflies”
Choosing Winter Bedding
Choosing Winter Bedding When choosing winter bedding there are some considerations worth bearing in mind. Adding early flowering bulbs such as snowdrops, and crocuses can improve the display and layout of even the smallest bedding areas in gardens, especially containers. Winter-Interest Pots Group containers near the house for simplicity of viewing and easy maintenance. Plant … Continue reading “Choosing Winter Bedding”
Life Cycle of 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 “Life Cycle of Dock Bugs”
Grow your Own Plant Support
Grow your Own Plant Support A cheap and effective alternative to a bamboo cane plant support 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 “Grow your Own Plant Support”