Sowing Grass Seed this October
Sowing Grass Seed this October If you haven’t done so already, now is your last opportunity for sowing grass seed. This is a lot cheaper than having the lawn completely re-turfed. Although the effect is not instant and it takes a few weeks to establish, it can be quite fun for the kids to watch … Continue reading “Sowing Grass Seed this October”
Composting Tips
Composting Tips It’s a cheap and natural process which creates nutritious food for your garden. You will not only be creating a free and healthy fertiliser for your plants but you will be helping to save the planet! Check out our compositing tips below for some great ideas you can add to your garden. When … Continue reading “Composting Tips”
Japanese Knotweed Expert Website Launched
Our Japanese Knotweed Expert Website Launch! Over the last couple of weeks, we have been working hard in the office to get the new Japanese Knotweed Expert website up and running. It’s important to keep a lookout for this pesky plant because if you let it grow it will cause serious problems and could mean … Continue reading “Japanese Knotweed Expert Website Launched”
Taking Summer Cuttings
Taking Summer Cuttings Taking summer cuttings of perennials and bedding plants will root really well at this time of the year, in the warm weather and quickly become strong enough to withstand the harsh winter. You will need to start with a healthy piece of plant and use clean, sterile materials from secateurs to pot … Continue reading “Taking Summer Cuttings”
Tatton Park
Tatton Park is a celebration of the best in gardening each year with a spectacular vibrant atmosphere and shows which displayed the beautiful work of some very skilled and talented people. As you walked around, there were many different zones which each have a different theme, with the intention to win first prize. These zones … Continue reading “Tatton Park”
Tree and Hedge Planting in Rugeley, Staffordshire
Looking for Tree and Hedge Planting in Rugeley? This was a large tree and hedge planting job completed in Rugeley, Staffordshire. This project involved planting one hundred and twenty-five 4 to 5 metre tall trees. They ranged from traditional woodland trees such as Oak and Beech to some more unusual tees such as the Lirodendron … Continue reading “Tree and Hedge Planting in Rugeley, Staffordshire”
Landscaping job in Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent
Do you require help with your landscaping in Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent? We can complete your job and create your dream garden. Blue Iris Landscapes have carried out a number of different landscaping jobs in Lightwood and the surrounding area. These range from soft landscaping to hard landscaping. We have extended patio areas or decking areas all … Continue reading “Landscaping job in Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent”
Spring Gardening
With the beautiful sunshine and warmer weather, now is the perfect time to get into the swing of spring gardening and get your garden up to scratch, ready for the summer. Lighter and longer days make March a great month to start your garden tidy up. This means you won’t have to do much to … Continue reading “Spring Gardening”
Winter Garden Tips
Winter Garden Tips We hope that you are all coping with this chilly weather! Here are a few tips to make gardening that little bit easier and more enjoyable this month in your winter garden! Cacti don’t flower well if left in the warmth over winter. Instead, place them in a cool and dry area (temperatures … Continue reading “Winter Garden Tips”
Staying One Step ahead this Winter
Staying One Step ahead this Winter As winter gets underway, the temperature starts to drop and the wind picks up. Another contributing factor of winter is snow! As snow has already been forecast to kick off winter, this article will help you stay ‘one step ahead’. At Blue Iris, we offer a reliable snow and … Continue reading “Staying One Step ahead this Winter”