How to Grow Crocuses | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
How to grow crocuses. Plant crocus corms in moist but well-drained soil in full sun, planting the corms at a depth of three times their own size. You can grow crocus at the front of a border, naturalised in grass or in pots. Always let the foliage die back completely after flowering. More on growing crocuses:
How To Grow Lilies - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
How to grow lilies. Grow oriental lilies in acidic soil or ericaceous compost, and other types, including Asiatic and Turk's cap lilies in neutral to alkaline soil or multi-purpose compost. All types need a sheltered sunny spot to thrive, and a deep pot if growing in containers. Plant lily bulbs from October to April.
How to grow hydrangeas - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Aug 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 Best Evergreen Shrubs | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Bamboo. 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.
How to Grow Bougainvillea | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
How to propagate bougainvillea. Bougainvillea is hard to grow from cuttings, but if you fancy having a go, take cuttings of healthy young shoots in spring. Cuttings should be around 8 cm long. Dip the base in hormone rooting powder, put in a small pot of moist cuttings compost and place in a heated propagator.
How to grow fuchsias - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
How to plant fuchsias. Plant hardy varieties in spring or early summer. Dig in plenty of well-rotted organic matter before planting, and firm and water in well. Add a thick layer of mulch, such as well rotted manure or garden compost, to lock in moisture and …
How to grow hyacinths - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Growing outdoor hyacinths: Plant the bulbs in autumn, ideally in a sunny spot in moist but well-drained soil. Prepare the soil by removing weeds and dig to reduce compaction if necessary, then add organic matter such as well-rotted animal manure or compost. Plant the bulbs at a depth of around 10cm, and 8cm apart.
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How to grow and care for begonias - BBC Gardeners World …
Grow 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 …
How to Grow Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) - BBC Gardeners World …
How 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 ...