Disease Encompasses Scottish National Park
Disease Encompasses Scottish National Park Many trees are being felled due to a sudden outbreak of disease in Scotland’s Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national park. Two deadly fungus species are to blame for this catastrophe. One of these diseases is a plant pathogen phytopthora. Reports of around 80 dead and dying chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson’s cypress) … Continue reading “Disease Encompasses Scottish National Park”
Bulb Planting Techniques
How deep do I Plant Certain Bulbs? Bulbs Muscari Crocus Allium Tulipa Narcissus Fritillaria imperials How deep do I plant? 10cm (4in) 8-12cm (3-5in) 10-15cm (4-6in) 15cm (6in) 20cm (8in) 25-30cm (10-12in) Planting Properly When preparing to plant, the ground should be improved with garden compost and if drainage is bad, grit should be … Continue reading “Bulb Planting Techniques”
How to get the Best from your Carrots
How to get the Best from your Carrots Have you got your own patch of food garden at home? Or is this something that you have wanted to do for a while? Whether you are a professional or have no idea how to start off, it may be a good idea to grow carrots this … Continue reading “How to get the Best from your Carrots”
Over Wintering Citrus
Over Wintering Citrus We want to bring to our reader’s attention some things over wintering citrus. All citrus plants need winter protection, and for high qualities batch a frost-free greenhouse (10-15c/50-59f) or airy conservatory is best, however, a sunny windowsill in an unheated room is also a good idea. Water the citrus plants moderately in … Continue reading “Over Wintering Citrus”
Invasive Plant Risk
Invasive Plant Risk A number of well known and loved plants are among the 92 plants ranked as ‘critical’ in having the potential to cause significant problems and is classed as an invasive plant risk. This number includes widely grown garden pond plants along with 33 other aquatic species. It is a worry for many … Continue reading “Invasive Plant Risk”
Oak Processionary Caterpillar
Oak Processionary Caterpillar The Oak Processionary Caterpillar has defeated the government’s effort to eradicate the growing number of nests of the oak caterpillar. This non-native pest is found in oak trees across a wide catchment area of West London. These caterpillars are harmful to trees and can even cause painful allergic reactions in humans. The … Continue reading “Oak Processionary Caterpillar”
Looking after Astrantias in your Garden
Looking after Astrantias in your Garden Astrantias has been cultivated in Britain for more than five centuries. There are quite a few different names for this – some of the more common names which it is recognised by are: Melancholy gentlemen Hattie’s Pincushion Masterwort They look fantastic in modern style plantings as well as quaint cottage gardens. These … Continue reading “Looking after Astrantias in your Garden”
Gardening Updates with Blue Iris Landscapes
Gardening Updates with Blue Iris Landscapes The Blue Iris Landscapes team have loved being outside carrying out their regular and one-off maintenance jobs this month. I’m sure you are also noticing the weather getting warmer and different spring plants starting to bloom. There are a few gardening updates that we would like to stress to … Continue reading “Gardening Updates with Blue Iris Landscapes”
Encourage Leaf Growth Early
Encourage Leaf Growth Early As spring seems to be late this year, our desire for the spring sights to come is growing by the day – now is a great chance to encourage leaf growth! A way to help our desire of seeing spring, whilst encouraging leaf growth is by bringing spring into your home. To allow twigs … Continue reading “Encourage Leaf Growth Early”
Plant Accolade
Plant Accolade There are some plants you should look out for this spring, therefore, we have set up a plant accolade article. Magnolia stellata ‘water lily’ Pulminaria rubra Camellia japonica ‘Bob’s Tinsie’ This is a compact shrub which spreads as it gets older. It has amazing white, star-shaped flowers with as many as 32 … Continue reading “Plant Accolade”