Gardening Advice and Inspiration - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBThe Seed Pantry Home Grow Light is perfect for growing seeds, salads, flowers, or houseplants indoors. Install it under cupboards, shelves, or hang it with cables. This smart LED light mimics natural sunlight, with adjustable intensity and timer functions for optimal plant growth. Use code: GWSEPT24. Buy for hassle-free gardening.
How to grow coleus - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBJan 7, 2019 · Prepare the soil by forking in some multipurpose compost. Dig a hole that is slightly larger than the original pot, add the plant and fill around it with soil. Water in well. If planting in a pot, dig a hole that is the same size and depth as the original pot, and plant at the same level. Water in well.
Homemade Weed Killers | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBJun 26, 2021 · It doesn't work well on its own, so needs to be mixed with baking soda, salt or lemon juice. Baking soda and vinegar weed killer recipe: One part baking soda. Two parts white vinegar. Lemon juice (optional) Best for: Young or annual weeds, in paved areas. Our verdict: A cheap option but doesn't smell pleasant.
How to Design a Garden - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBMar 26, 2020 · Learn how to design and plant up a border and how to combine plants. For more border design tips, see below. Discover plants for a white-themed border. Find upright plants for vertical accents. Create a planting scheme for a sunny border. Choose plants for a cool-toned colour scheme. Browse our pick of plants for the middle of a border.
How to Grow Hibiscus | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBMay 18, 2021 · How to grow hibiscus. Grow outdoor hibiscus in moist but well-drained soil in a warm and sunny spot, ideally sheltered from winds. They do well in pots of loam-based, peat-free compost. Grow indoor hibiscus in a bright spot away from direct, strong sunlight. They need a minimum temperature of 7-10°C and a high humidity, so do well in bright ...
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 Grow Blueberries - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBPlanting a blueberry plant in a pot. The key to growing blueberry plants successfully is getting the soil conditions right. They need acidic soil, with a pH of between 4 and 5.5, and the texture should be light and free-draining. If you don’t have acidic soil in your garden, you can grow blueberries in pots of peat-free ericaceous (acidic ...
How To Grow Poppies - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBAnnual and biennial poppies are usually grown from seed. Annual poppies should be sown direct on to well-prepared soil. Sow in spring, early summer or autumn, where they're to flower. Prepare the soil by removing weeds and rake the ground level. Water the soil with a fine spray of water and then scatter the seed.
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.