Fruitful Endeavour
Fruitful Endeavour 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 … Continue reading “Fruitful Endeavour”
Protecting Hardy (and not-quite hardy) Palms
Protecting Hardy (and not-quite hardy) Palms 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 more tender palms such as Butia capitata are best grown in pots. Professional landscapers and gardeners also suggest that palms are … Continue reading “Protecting Hardy (and not-quite hardy) Palms”
Are you Thinking About Having your Lawns Landscaped?
Are You Thinking About Having your Lawns Landscaped? Here at Blue Iris Landscapes, we can offer different solutions for all of your turfing needs. Bee heaven– A substantial lawn can be altered malformed into a meadow. Mow paths where you need to cross and grow wildflowers that support the wildlife around you. Hard choices made … Continue reading “Are you Thinking About Having your Lawns Landscaped?”
Plant Supports- Grow your own
Plant Supports – Grow your own A cheap and effective alternative to bamboo cane plant supports 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 “Plant Supports- Grow your own”
Gardening Jobs to Do in October
Gardening jobs to do in October These are just some of the jobs we will be carrying out as we go around and maintain our customers’ gardens during the month of October: 1. The soil is still warm from the summer so we recommend planting hardy trees and shrubs. By planting in the autumn, the … Continue reading “Gardening Jobs to Do in October”
Gardening Jobs for September
Gardening Jobs for September These are just some of the jobs we will be carrying out as we go around and maintain our customers’ gardens during the month of September: Divide herbaceous perennials including Astrantia, Pulmonaria, and Ophiopogon. Pick autumn fruiting raspberries regularly to keep them cropping. Pruning Tips: Wait until mid to late winter … Continue reading “Gardening Jobs for September”
Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn
Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn SHARING OUR GARDENING EXPERTISE: When gardening this late summer why not plant some of the autumn flowering bulbs & corms which can inject a spring-like quality into tired beds and borders in your garden? Acis Autumnalis This charming and variable snowflake-like flower grows in rocky places or … Continue reading “Expert Advice: Plants for Your Garden this Autumn”
Pests and Diseases that can Affect your Garden
Pests and Diseases that can Affect your Garden Pests: Lily Beetles: These pests attack lilies. They are bright red in colour and are approximately 8mm long. Their orange-brown excrement coated larvae devour both foliage and flowers. Lily beetles and their larvae can be removed from your plants by hand. Gladioulus Thrips: These are insects that attack Gladioli … Continue reading “Pests and Diseases that can Affect your Garden”
Gardening Jobs for August
Gardening Jobs To Do In August These are just some of the jobs we will be carrying out as we go around and maintain our customers’ gardens during the month of August: Harvest garlic, onions, and shallots once the stems are brown and dry. Summer-prune established wisteria – it encourages the development of short-flowering spurs … Continue reading “Gardening Jobs for August”
Developing and Planting a New Border
Developing and Planting a New Border This article lists our top 8 key steps for developing and planting a new border in your garden, however if you have any futher queries, contact one of our frinedly team members for further guidance: 1. Marking Out Identify the location and size of the border that will best … Continue reading “Developing and Planting a New Border”