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 ...
Complete Guide to Planting Bulbs - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBDig a hole wide and deep enough for your bulbs, using a trowel or bulb planter. Plant most bulbs at two to three times their depth. Step 2. Place the bulbs in the hole with their pointed end facing upwards (check the packet instructions for corms and tubers). Space the bulbs at least twice the bulbs' width apart.
How To Grow Clematis - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBClematis are also prone to an attack from earwigs, which chew holes in the flower petals.This damage is only cosmetic and doesn't harm the plant. If you're really concerned you can create earwig traps by pushing a 1m long cane into the ground next to the clematis. Stuff a plastic plant pot with straw and place it upturned on the top of the cane.
20 of the best perennials - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea'. So-called for its large, rounded, evergreen leaves, Bergenia is a tough perennial that makes excellent ground cover in sun or shade, and thrives on any reasonable soil. Large clusters of pink, white or purple flowers are borne in late winter and early spring. H x S: 30-45cm x 45-75cm.
How to Grow Banana Plants | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBGrow banana plants in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in a sheltered spot. Mulch the roots and protect the stem with horticultural fleece or a thick layer of straw in autumn so it doesn't succumb to winter frosts. More on growing bananas: How to protect banana plants over winter.
How to grow hardy geraniums - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBGrow hardy geraniums in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms. Hardy geraniums die back in autumn and regrow in spring. Mulching annually with leaf mould or well-rotted compost or horse manure will keep plants growing well for several years.
How to Grow Peonies - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBHow to propagate peonies. Herbaceous peonies can be propagated by division in autumn. Cut the faded foliage back and lift the plant with a garden fork. Remove as much of the garden soil as possible and with a knife cut off sections of the crown. Each section should have at least three buds and plenty of root.
How To Grow Lilies - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBHow 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 sunflowers - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBThe 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 plastic cover once the seedlings have emerged.
How To Grow Poppies - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBHow to grow poppies - a row of poppy seedlings. Spring is the perfect time to plant oriental and Himalayan poppies. Dig a planting hole and add some well-rotted organic matter. Remove the plant from its pot and place it in the hole at the same depth it was in the pot. Backfill the hole and firm in place.