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”
Working with Grasses
Working with Grasses Grasses can be valuable and extremely versatile when creating the perfect landscape. Not only do they provide colour and shape, but also they have the ability to attain structure to plantings. When many plants die down for the winter, Grasses, especially the large deciduous group, reach an upsurge of flower and form … Continue reading “Working with Grasses”
Crocuses
Crocuses Crocuses are usually associated or thought of as a springtime plant however this is not the case as Blue Iris Landscapes suggest that these plants will liven up your garden in the autumn months as well. Adding colour to your garden through the Autumn time is important so as to liven up your garden … Continue reading “Crocuses”
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”
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”
Apple Trees
Tips for your Apple Trees Knowing how to maintain your fruit trees so that they produce more fully is important so that you can get the best from your fruit tree. We hope that you have find these tips helpful for your Apple trees, however if you would like any more information on fruit trees, … Continue reading “Apple Trees”
The Wildlife Diary of Moles
The Wildlife Diary of Moles Moles (Talpa europaea) are common throughout Britain. The molehills and tunnels of which they create can be unpleasant and may disturb plant roots. Moles eat worms and insects and stir clear from plant roots- but they can help expose soils, they are also efficient predators of soil pests. They have … Continue reading “The Wildlife Diary of Moles”