Targeting Slugs and Snails
Targeting Slugs and Snails Many species of slugs and snails are common to every garden. These pests often damage seedlings and the soft growth to herbaceous plants. Controlling the spread of these pests, especially in spring and autumn can have maximum effect and considerably reduces the breeding population. Damage caused by slugs and snails Slugs … Continue reading “Targeting Slugs and Snails”
Drought Tips
Drought Tips Here are some drought tips that Blue Iris Recommends for your garden: Trees and Shrubs Mature trees and shrubs don’t need frequent watering so can withstand long droughts. However this can not be said for young newly planted plants. Always apply water over the plants surface so that the rootball and soil is … Continue reading “Drought Tips”
Tree Peony Pruning
Tree Peony Pruning A lot of confusion arises when Tree Peony Pruning is mentioned. Here at Blue Iris Landscapes we have over 25 years experience in pruning and maintaining many plants including the Peony. We have completed a table to explain in detail how to look after them. Resist the urge to prune… Established … Continue reading “Tree Peony Pruning”
Turning Kitchen Waste into Compost
Turning Kitchen Waste into Compost One easy way to turn kitchen waste into compost is a wormer. These are made of plastic, wood or metal and vary in shape and size. In summer they can be kept outside, and in winter they prefer a more sheltered area or even to be bought indoors. If you … Continue reading “Turning Kitchen Waste into Compost”
Hybrid Berries
Hybrid Berries This table gives four examples of 150 years worth of Hybrid Berries. Blackberry ‘Silvan’ Loganberry Boysenberry Teaberry The ‘Silvan’ is a mix between a loganberry and boysenberry however because of its characteristics it is classed as a blackberry. It bears larger fruit that ripens quicker than many blackberries. A cross between a dewberry and … Continue reading “Hybrid Berries”
Gardening to do List
Gardening To Do’s: It is recommended that you give your lawns a good feed, at this time of year. However, make sure the grass is marginally damp before applying. Flea Beatles make a home in the leaves of radishes, Chinese greens, rocket etc. So you need to water them persistently in order for seeds to … Continue reading “Gardening to do List”
Alliums
Alliums Many Alliums are grown for their ornamental qualities; however, this cannot be said for all of them. Some are persistent weeds. Have a look at the different types of alliums: The Invasive Type – White-flowered species cause the most problems. Not only do these include native species, but naturalised too. Some of these include: … Continue reading “Alliums”
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”
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”