Easy to maintain flowering plants

Three Easy To Maintain Flowering Plants For Your Garden.

When we think of an English country garden, we normally imagine a garden that is bursting with colour. Sadly, many of us do not have the time to ensure that what we plant grows and thrives. Here are three easy to maintain flowering plants, which will bring colour to your garden this summer! Zinnias Zinnias … Continue reading “Three Easy To Maintain Flowering Plants For Your Garden.”

Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them – Part 2

Following on from our first article in the series, Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them, and as we continue to experience slightly warmer weather, weeds will be springing up in the garden and need to be dealt with. To try and help you with this task, please see below for a description … Continue reading “Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them – Part 2”

Get your garden ready for guests

Get Your Garden Ready For Guests

Now that we are finally allowed to have our friends and families back in our gardens, it may highlight whether our gardens are fit for guests! As we have been in lockdown for so long, we have not had to entertain, so here are a few ideas to get your garden ready for visitors: Have … Continue reading “Get Your Garden Ready For Guests”

Is Your Garden Ready for Spring?

Is Your Garden Ready For Spring?

We are fast approaching Spring, and we are so excited! It is not long until we are able to have our friends and family back in our gardens, so, is your garden ready for Spring? Here are some of our top tips for this time of year. Clean out your gutters: Guttering can become blocked … Continue reading “Is Your Garden Ready For Spring?”

The Planterra Business Show- Featuring our Landscape Designers!

The Planterra Business Show- Featuring our Landscape Designers! Two of our amazing Landscape Designers, Rebecca and Sam, have been featured on this week’s episode of the Planterra Business Show! As we all know, it is not long until restrictions start to lift and we can start to spend time in our gardens with our family … Continue reading “The Planterra Business Show- Featuring our Landscape Designers!”

Garden Weeds

Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them

As we head into spring, and the weather starts to get warmer, your garden will start needing slightly more TLC. Weeding is often one of the first maintenance jobs you need to complete in the spring. One of the first signs of the warmer weather can be the little green shoots of weeds that will … Continue reading “Common Garden Weeds and How Best To Treat Them”

Winter Proofing Outdoor Buildings

How to Winter Proof Your Garden Buildings- By Jack Noon

Hot to Winter-Proof your Garden Buildings Knowing how to prepare your shed for winter should be one of your main priorities when it comes to getting your property winter-ready. The cold temperatures, frost and snow can cause damage to any outdoor building, including your garden house or shed. In this article, we’ll show you how … Continue reading “How to Winter Proof Your Garden Buildings- By Jack Noon”

Teen Friendly Ideas for your Garden

Teen Friendly Ideas For Your Garden

Teen Friendly Ideas For Your Garden As stated in our previous article, (Child Friendly Ideas for Your Garden) February is the most popular month for families to start planning their new garden. Here are some ideas to get you thinking about how to make your garden teen-friendly, ahead of the warmer weather. 1. Social Spaces … Continue reading “Teen Friendly Ideas For Your Garden”

Child Friendly Ideas For Your Garden

February is the most popular month for families to start planning their new garden design. We have put together a few suggestions to get you started, no matter what size your family (or garden!) may be. 1. Consider the Interest of Your Children Are your children or grandchildren sporty? Do they love building dens and … Continue reading “Child Friendly Ideas For Your Garden”

Wall Ideas for your Garden

Different Wall Ideas For Your Garden

Walls can be installed in your garden for many different reasons – they can provide you with additional privacy, act as a retaining wall, or can be installed to create additional interest and structure. At Blue Iris Landscapes, we can construct walls out of a variety of materials, with each one having its own advantages. … Continue reading “Different Wall Ideas For Your Garden”