December Garden Tips
It’s becoming even colder now as we edge towards winter, the frost is slowly creeping in and we are hoping that your gardens are fully prepped and ready for the harsh weather approaching – maybe even snow! The chilling idea of snow over this winter does seem to excite the children – but your garden … Continue reading “December Garden Tips”
Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs
Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs Everybody wants a fantastic looking garden for the upcoming months when everything begins to grow again. Here are some ideas of what seeds to sow and spring flowering bulbs to start planting which will give you a head start, ready for that blooming lovely spring! Between October and December is the … Continue reading “Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs”
Autumn Advice
Winter is fast approaching us and there’s not much left to do in the garden but Blue Iris doesn’t fail to provide you with help, here are some top pieces of late autumn advice for the next few weeks. If you haven’t done so already, now is as good a time as any to carry … Continue reading “Autumn Advice”
Protecting your Garden in Winter
Protecting your Garden in Winter We’ve had a lot of clients contacting us over the last few weeks who have been inquiring about how to protect their garden from the elements. Since so many are eager to find out how to do this, we would like to offer you a little more advice on protecting … Continue reading “Protecting your Garden in Winter”
October Top Tips for your Garden
October Top Tips for your Garden The Blue Iris team have gathered together some October top tips to consider this month. It’s important that you keep on top of your garden in order to ensure that your garden is in tip-top condition for the upcoming winter months! Allowing leaves to collect on your lawn can … Continue reading “October Top Tips for your Garden”
Autumn Jobs in the Garden
Autumn Jobs in the Garden The dark nights and mornings have been creeping up on us this autumn and we are quickly running out of daylight. Even so, your garden still needs tending to and you can definitely carry out a number of autumn jobs so that you are ready for the spring. Here are … Continue reading “Autumn Jobs in the Garden”
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”