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”
Encouraging Wildlife Across the Boundary
Encouraging Wildlife Across the Boundary With the current climate and pollution, many of our familiar wildlife we were once used to seeing is quickly decreasing. Here at Blue Iris Landscapes, we are passionate about encouraging wildlife back into our gardens. This article is just one way this can be done. One great way to do this … Continue reading “Encouraging Wildlife Across the Boundary”
November Gardening Checklist
Protecting Potted Plants As the temperature starts to drop, plants in pots and containers need a little due care and attention. Whether the potted plants are tender or hardy they can still be sensitive to the freezing temperatures. This is because if the pot they are in freezes, the plants can, unfortunately, die of drought. … Continue reading “November Gardening Checklist”
Tree and Shrub Planting
Planting Trees and Shrubs-When should I plant? Weather conditions are important when planting trees and shrubs. The time to plant them is from October to April. Container grown plants can be planted at any time of the year but is best done between October and April. This is due to the upkeep. If they are … Continue reading “Tree and Shrub Planting”
Winter Pond Care
Winter Pond Care As we head further into autumn, now is the time to start thinking about your winter pond care. Before the frost steps in now is the time to tidy up your ponds, if you didn’t have time to do so last month. Here are a few tips to consider if you haven’t … Continue reading “Winter Pond Care”
Autumn Mulching to Add Nutrients
Autumn Mulching Something to consider doing this month is adding mulch to your garden, whether it’s to your borders, under trees or other soil areas. Mulching will add lots of nutrients to your garden and therefore make healthy and happy plants. Usually, people associate mulching with late winter. This is because mulching at this time … Continue reading “Autumn Mulching to Add Nutrients”
October Gardening
October Gardening As we head further into autumn some can be forgiven for believing that gardening is all over for the year. However, there are still some important jobs that need to be included in your October gardening this month. This article is aimed to help and inform on what these jobs are. Jobs to do: Apples … Continue reading “October Gardening”