How to grow hydrangeas - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBAug 16, 2024 — How to propagate hydrangeas from cuttings. Take softwood hydrangea cuttings in spring. In the morning, look for young, non-flowering shoots that have three sets of leaves. For best results, prepare your cutting material straight away. Remove the two sets of lower leaves and shorten the stem of the cutting, cutting just below a node.
How to get rid of wasps | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBApr 7, 2022 — Perfume is said to attract wasps. 3. Hang a dummy wasp nest. As wasps are territorial, if they think an active nest is in your garden, they will avoid it. Some gardeners make sugary 'baits' to lure wasps to their fate. These can include a lidded jar of jam with water added to it, with holes punched in the lid.
How to grow rhododendrons - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBSpecies rhododendrons can be grown from seed, but cultivars should be propagated from cuttings and layering. Take heel cuttings of rhododendrons in late summer and autumn. Layering rhododendrons involves taking a low-growing branch and pegging it to the ground so it can take root. This is best done in late-summer.
20 Beautiful Peonies to Grow | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBJun 4, 2021 — 20 peonies to grow – peony 'Claire De Lune'. Peony ‘Claire de Lune’ has beautiful pale lemon-yellow, single flowers with a huge centre of deep yellow stamens, and a gentle fragrance. Flower stems are red and the leaves are a rich, deep green. It makes an excellent cut flower. H x S: 90cm x 80cm.
How to care for orchids - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBMar 17, 2022 — Showy Vanda orchids, which are often grown in glass vases without compost, require a specific watering regime: fill the vase with water daily in summer, then empty it after half an hour. To water moth orchids correctly, look at its roots. Don’t water if these are green but wait until they look silvery, instead.
25 of the Best Indoor Plants | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBJun 29, 2020 — Best houseplants to grow - maidenhair fern. The maidenhair fern, Adiantum raddianum, makes a gorgeous, leafy house plant. Each frond bears small, delicate leaves held on contrasting dark stems. Thriving in a humid environment, it's perfect for a steamy bathroom. H x S: 40cm x 40cm.
How to grow and care for begonias - BBC Gardeners World …
WEBGrow begonias in peat-free, multi-purpose compost in dappled sunshine to partial shade. Plant tubers of tuberous begonias in spring. Only plant begonias outside in May, when no more frosts are forecast. Water regularly and feed every week or so with a high-potash fertiliser such as tomato feed.
20 Best Evergreen Shrubs | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBBamboo. Bamboo. Bamboos are great evergreen shrubs for a contemporary or urban garden, as well as a tropical planting scheme. They also work well as a natural screen, great for creating privacy or concealing an ugly garden feature. Bamboos sway and rustle beautifully in the breeze.
The 25 Best Flowering Shrubs - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBJun 11, 2021 — Buddleia. 25 best flowering shrubs – Buddleia 'Cotswold Blue'. Also known as the butterfly bush, buddleia is a magnet for many insects, including butterflies. The flowers come in a range of colours, including purple, pink, white and yellow. This fast-growing shrub does best in a sunny spot and well-drained soil.
How to grow canna lilies - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBWhen planting canna rhizomes into pots, use a large (20cm) plastic pot. Ensure that any shoots are just above the surface. Place the pots in a heated greenhouse, water and wait for signs of life. From late May, after all risk of frost has passes and new shoots or roots have grown, harden off your cannas and and then plant them in the garden.
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