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How to care for orchids - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Mar 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.
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 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.
How to Grow Alliums | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
It's better to plant them too deeply than too shallow. It's best to not plant more than one allium bulb in the same planting hole, but if you want a more naturalistic display you can plant smaller growing alliums 7-10cm apart, and taller species around 20cm apart. If the soil is moist there's no need to water them in.
How To Grow And Care For Salvia - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Before planting, trim back the plant a little to encourage sturdy, bushy growth. On heavy soils, such as clay, add some horticultural grit to the planting hole to improve drainage. Dig a hole just a little bigger than the pot your plant came in. Plant your salvia at the same depth it was in the pot.
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 sunflowers - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
The best time to plant sunflower seeds is between April and May. Sow seeds individually in 10cm pots of peat-free, multi-purpose compost. Cover the pots with a clear plastic bag and place them in a warm spot for the best chances of germination. Remove the …
How to grow geraniums (pelargoniums) - BBC Gardeners World …
Fill a plastic garden pot with cutting compost and firm the compost down. Water and insert the cuttings into the compost by about 1cm. Position pots in a warm but not hot place that is light. Don’t forget to label the pot if you've taken cuttings from lots of different varieties.
How to Grow Daffodils | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Established daffodil clumps can be divided in autumn. Lift clumps carefully with a garden fork and peel the bulbs apart. Replant straight away. If you have time and patience, you can grow daffodils from seed. Rather than deadheading after flowering, leave a few seedheads to develop and then sow the seeds when ripe.