Snow Clearance, Gritting and Salt Services
Do you need Gritting and Snow Clearance? If you are concerned about injuries and business disruption due to the snow, Blue Iris Landscapes can help. We offer low-cost gritting and salting services to car parks, private and commercial premises. A Complete Professional Service We view each client and clearance important, giving the best quality service … Continue reading “Snow Clearance, Gritting and Salt Services”
Non-Pesticide Methods for Small Pests
Non-Pesticide Methods for Small Pests As an increasing number of pesticides are being withdrawn, cultural techniques from the past are becoming even more relevant. Hand-picking out large pests such as snails, slugs and lily beetles may be the simplest way to get rid of them. However, for smaller pests such as earwigs, female winter moths, … Continue reading “Non-Pesticide Methods for Small Pests”
Helleborus Plants
Helleborus- RHS Collection as Recommended by Blue Iris Professional Garden Maintenance Blue Iris Landscapesgives you insight and information into the rhizomatous perennials which are found growing in parts of Europe and Western Asia. Find out more about Helleborus here… Helleborus are found growing in woodland, grassy and rocky sites throughout parts of Europe and Western … Continue reading “Helleborus Plants”
Liquidambars
Liquidambars Robert Vernon’s Selection of Sweet Gum During the gloomy days of winter, the bonfire shades of sweet gums remain bright beacons in the garden. Liquidambar (sweet gums) are known for their glowing displays of autumn colour and are similar in appearance to an Acer (maple), and can develop into truly spectacular garden trees. Liquidambar … Continue reading “Liquidambars”
House Plants and Hedge Planting Tips
House Plant Care Low light, large temperature swings and dry air can all make it hard for houseplants over the winter. Many houseplants are often benefited from a rest over winter so when flowering is over and growth slows down. Adjust watering so that the compost is barely moist and withhold fertilizer until the plant … Continue reading “House Plants and Hedge Planting Tips”
Grow your Own Mistletoe
Growing your Own Mistletoe Viscum alba (mistletoe) is usually associated with the winter period however; this mysterious species can also be established on suitable garden trees. Mistletoe is a semi partial parasite. Although it has chlorophyll, the roots have adapted to tap into the vascular system of its host tree absorbing water and nutrients, instead … Continue reading “Grow your Own Mistletoe”
Ice, Frost and Snow Clearance
Ice, Frost and Snow Clearance On the Health & Safety Website it says… Ice, Frost and Snow “To reduce the risk of slips on ice, frost or snow, you need to assess the risk and put in a system to manage it.” This is often in the form of a grounds maintenance company such … Continue reading “Ice, Frost and Snow Clearance”
Liquidambar Cultivation
Liquidambar Cultivation Liquidambars (sweet gum) are among the more trouble-free trees to grow. They are rarely affected by pests and diseases, although they are fairly vulnerable to honey fungus. Poor Autumn Colour The most common problem reported is that individual liquidambars are not producing a good display of autumn colour. Although the reason is somewhat … Continue reading “Liquidambar Cultivation”
House Plants
House Plants House Plants can be a lovely addition to your home as they can bring the outside in. Keeping you attached to your garden at all times, but even though they aren’t in your garden they still need looking after through the winter period. House Plant Minimum temp Aspect in Winter Can it be … Continue reading “House Plants”
Tender Hippeastrum
Tender Hippeastrum Hippeastrum bear impressive flowers to enliven winter days. Plant the bulb into a 13cm (5in) with the top two-thirds of the bulb above the surface of the soil. Water in and place in a well-lit spot in temperature between 15 and 18 degrees. Water sparingly at first, adding more as growth develops. Avoid … Continue reading “Tender Hippeastrum”