Growing and Caring for Aloe Vera - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBMar 24, 2021 — This is an unusual aloe in that it needs more water than other varieties and can survive temperatures that go below freezing. Grow in a pot at a slight angle to aid water run off, or on its side in a stone wall. H x S: 50cm x 50cm. Advice on growing Aloe vera, including care, watering and problem solving, in this practical Grow Guide.
Gardening Advice and Inspiration - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBSave £6 on Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) £19.98 £25.98 Supplied as 2 packs (60 bulbs total). Plus, receive a FREE 100g sachet of fertiliser with your order - worth £4.99. From winter to early spring, these hardy perennials showcase delicate, snow-white flowers. They love dappled shade under trees and look even better when planted in drifts ...
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.
20 Best Ornamental Grasses | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBMar 3, 2021 — Calamagrostis brachystachys. This perennial grass is ideal for growing in the middle of the border. It forms clumps of slender leaves, sometimes subtly variegated, and upright stems of buff or pinkish flowers. Grow in sun or part shade in any reasonably fertile soil. H x S: 1.2m x 60cm.
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.
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 Care For A Christmas Cactus - BBC Gardeners World …
WEBDec 1, 2022 — Allow the cutting to dry out indoors for a day or two. Step 2. Insert the cuttings into a 50:50 mix of seed or cutting compost and sharp sand. Push the bottom of the cuttings into the compost about 1cm deep, so that they stand upright. Water in well and let any excess water drain away.
How to grow a jade plant - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBApr 28, 2021 — Caring for a jade plant. How to grow a jade plant – Crassula ovata. Getty Images. Water thoroughly once the top 2-3cm of compost have become dry (stick your finger in to check). Allow any excess to drain away. Water sparingly in winter. Feed with a half-strength liquid feed once in spring, summer and autumn.
How to prune a hydrangea in spring - BBC Gardeners World …
WEBHow to prune hydrangeas in spring – removing an old hydrangea flowerhead above a growing new bud. In April, remove old flowerheads to just above a pair of buds. Hydrangea buds can be easily knocked off, so cut carefully using the tips of your secateurs. If the plant has many stems, cut at an angle between the buds to remove one of the pair.