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.
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 Get Rid of Ants | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBOnce you have found the food source, remove it, and the ants should return outside. 2. Use vinegar to remove ant trails. Teams of 'scout' ants leave pheromones to alert other ants to the source of food. Simply sweeping the ants up won't stop more turning up – you need to remove the pheromone scents left behind.
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.
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.
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.
How to care for orchids - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBMar 17, 2022 · The popularity of moth orchids has led to other types of orchids becoming more readily available to grow as house plants. These include Dendrobium orchids, Paphiopedilum orchids, Oncidium orchids, Vanda orchids and Cambria hybrid orchids. These are all easy to grow in most homes, producing dramatic displays of exotic blooms.
How to Grow Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) - BBC Gardeners World …
WEBHow to grow buddleia (butterfly bush) Grow buddleia in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead flowers to encourage more to form and cut back hard in late spring to prevent the shrub from becoming too big. This will also ensure flowering occurs slightly later in the season, meaning there is plenty of pollen and nectar available for ...