Wildlife Policy – Robin
Wildlife Diary of a Robin Here at Blue Iris Landscapes we are very conscious and make sure we are correctly informed and aware of the natural habitat in which we work. As the environment is a major factor within our work, we strive to do as much as possible to protect the wildlife of which … Continue reading “Wildlife Policy – Robin”
Top Gardening Jobs for January
Top Jobs this month Prune birches and maples, to avoid problems with bleeding as the sap starts to rise very early in these trees. Check stored fruit and vegetables, plus corms and tubers from ornamentals, such as gladioli and dahlias. Dispose of any that are showing signs of pests or diseases and try to improve … Continue reading “Top Gardening Jobs for January”
Top Five Winter Food for Birds
The Top Five Winter Food for Birds Providing winter food for birds is important as it will all help keep them going through the hard winter. These are our top five recommendations of winter food for birds: Fat Fatballs and bird cakes can be great winter foods. You can make your own by melting suet, … Continue reading “Top Five Winter Food for Birds”
Growing Salad and Rhubarb
Baby Salad Leaves If you have any tiny beetroot, too small to eat when you lift them, tidy them up by cutting off the tops Leaving about ½ inch on the root. Then plant them in pots and put in the windowsill, or anywhere light and warm, and water often. They will begin to sprout … Continue reading “Growing Salad and Rhubarb”
Small Trees with Autumn appeal with Blue Iris Landscapes
Small Trees with Autumn appeal with Blue Iris Landscapes As autumn gets underway, the changing colours in many leaves can leave your garden with character and quality. Here are just three small trees that are favoured by many including Blue Iris Landscapes Cercis Canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ An eastern redbud with dark, rich purple, heart-shaped leaves. … Continue reading “Small Trees with Autumn appeal with Blue Iris Landscapes”
Growing Umbellifers and Planting Garlic
Growing Umbellifers This plant family is commonly known as ‘cow parsley’ and its many relatives, fine-textured ferny plants with showy spring and summer flowers that grow wild in woodland and meadows. They are ideal for a naturalistic planting as they are easy to grow. Try the late spring perennials Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’. With lacy purple … Continue reading “Growing Umbellifers and Planting Garlic”
Plant Forum for December
Plant Forum This month’s plant forum includes introductions to new plants and the latest plant news. Here are four which Blue Iris found intriguing: Acacia bailyana ‘songlines’ Pear ‘Humbug’ Tiarella ‘Appalachian Trail’ Euphorbia martini ‘Ascott Rainbow’ In 10 years this ideal wall shrub can reach between 8-10m (26-32ft). It prefers a sunny, sheltered position. … Continue reading “Plant Forum for December”
Japanese Knotweed Vs psyllid Aphalara itadori
Japanese Knotweed Vs psyllid Aphalara itadori Britain is quite fortunate when it comes to having invasive plants because as a country we have very few. However one in particular called Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is one of the worst invasive plants that Britain has to contend with regarding the amount it would cost to eliminate them … Continue reading “Japanese Knotweed Vs psyllid Aphalara itadori”
Geraniums and Tree Dahlias
Geraniums and Tree Dahlias Looking for advice on Geraniums and Tree Dahlias? Carry on reading to find out more: Geranium Hardy Blues This low maintenance and easy to grow Geranium gives striking displays year after year. Perfect for ground cover, this winter hardy perennial needs little water in summer and will thrive anywhere. The cup-shaped … Continue reading “Geraniums and Tree Dahlias”
Chinese Leaves-Reeves Collection
Chinese Leaves-Reeves Collection Blue Iris Landscapes is a garden maintenance company who is keenly interested in knowing the backgrounds of the plants and how to look after them so that as you as the customer can get the best out of your plants. This post discussed the well know Reeves collection and its orgins. Between … Continue reading “Chinese Leaves-Reeves Collection”