Recommended Plants by Blue Iris Landscapes
RECOMMENDED PLANTS BY BLUE IRIS LANDSCAPES As well as giving planti6ng advice and maintenance advice, Blue Iris also use their professional status and services to recommend plants from The Royal Horticultural Society and much more. The RHS Trillium Collection The trillium collection is perfect for woodland gardens or shaded borders, these rhizomatous perennials will … Continue reading “Recommended Plants by Blue Iris Landscapes”
Are you Thinking About Having your Lawns Landscaped?
Are You Thinking About Having your Lawns Landscaped? Here at Blue Iris Landscapes, we can offer different solutions for all of your turfing needs. Bee heaven– A substantial lawn can be altered malformed into a meadow. Mow paths where you need to cross and grow wildflowers that support the wildlife around you. Hard choices made … Continue reading “Are you Thinking About Having your Lawns Landscaped?”
Blue Iris Landscapes Plant Profiles
Blue Iris Landscapes Plant Profiles There are many different varieties of plants and many different ways of looking after certain plants so if you are unsure about a plant you are hoping to grow then please contact us or look out for future Plant Profiles. Nerine ‘Pink Triumph’ Chrysanthemum ‘Emperor of China’ Mahonia x media … Continue reading “Blue Iris Landscapes Plant Profiles”
Plant Supports- Grow your own
Plant Supports – Grow your own A cheap and effective alternative to bamboo cane plant supports can be stems of trees and shrubs from your garden. Not only can it be a fun alternative, but it is also more economical and eliminates the carbon footprint of importing bamboo canes. Also the stock plants in which … Continue reading “Plant Supports- Grow your own”
Wildlife Diary of a Mole
Wildlife Diary of a Mole 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 “Wildlife Diary of a Mole”
Bulb Planting Techniques
Bulb planting techniques Blue Iris Landscapes are often asked what are the best and most effective techniques when planting bulbs. This brief article will teach you the tricks of the trade. How deep do I plant certain bulbs? Bulbs Muscari Crocus Allium Tulipa Narcissus Fritillaria imperials How deep do I plant? 10cm … Continue reading “Bulb Planting Techniques”
Dock Bugs
Dock Bugs Dock bugs are most common in southern England and Wales, and many are attracted by wildflowers such as maculosa, docks, and sorrels. In August and September, dock bugs are attracted to raspberry and blackberry fruit. Their feeding can cause come of the fruits to deflate however professionals can ensure that the damage is … Continue reading “Dock Bugs”
Over Wintering Citrus
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 winter and allow the surface to dry out between watering. It is … Continue reading “Over Wintering Citrus”
Choosing Winter Bedding
Choosing Winter Bedding No matter what the landscape or the season, there are always opportunities to create colourful displays that can stand up even in the harshest of weather. Adding early flowering bulbs such as snowdrops, and crocus can improve the display and layout of even the smallest gardens, especially containers. Winter-interest pots … Continue reading “Choosing Winter Bedding”
Dividing Grasses
Dividing Grasses The easiest and most effective way to ‘propagate’ grasses is by division. Grasses can be divided in the autumn however most grass species dislike having cut surfaces exposed to winter wet and cold. For this reason, it is usually better to wait until Spring. Climate Grasses ‘Cool-climate’ grasses are best divided just before … Continue reading “Dividing Grasses”