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Practical gardening advice from the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine team on what to do in your garden and greenhouse.
Poinsettia care: how to keep a poinsettia alive - BBC Gardeners …
Dec 4, 2024 · Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is an attractive house plant with dark green leaves and leafy red 'bracts' that surround the green-yellow flowers in December and January.They're commonly used to decorate the home at Christmas. Native to Mexico, poinsettias can be tricky to keep alive after Christmas and most are thrown away after the red bracts have …
How to grow amaryllis - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
How to grow amaryllis. Soak the amaryllis bulbs for a few hours to help rehydrate the roots and speed up the growth process. Fill a pot with compost and sit the bulb on top – don't use a pot that's too big: amaryllis do best when pot bound.
20 Best Evergreen Shrubs | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
The fresh evergreen leaves of box (Buxus sempervirens) bring a freshness to the garden all year round. Clipped into topiary shapes such balls, mounds, cones, spirals, animals or birds, or grown as a low hedge in a knot garden or parterre, it is hard to beat.
Complete Guide to Perennial Plants - BBC Gardeners World …
Choosing perennials for your garden. For the greatest success when growing perennials, choose the right plant for the right place. Assess your site, including soil type, and how moisture retentive it is, the amount of sun or shade the area gets, and how exposed it is to the wind.
How to grow hyacinths - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are fragrant, easy-to-grow spring bulbs.They flower in a range of colours, from traditional purple and pink to white, and even mauve. Plant hyacinths at the front of garden borders for a spring display, or in pots for a fragrant splash of colour nearer the house.
12 Best Climbing Roses - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
We reveal our pick of the best best fast-growing climbing roses to grow, including roses for scent and for wildlife. Expert help from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Anthurium: How To Care for Anthurium Flowers - BBC Gardeners …
Apr 27, 2021 · There are over 1,000 varieties of anthurium available, but the most commonly found type is Anthurium andreanum, which has heart-shaped leaves and shiny flowers in a range of colours.These are most commonly red, pink or white, although you may also find shades of green, yellow, burgundy, lilac and even bi-coloured and spotted flowers.
How to care for orchids - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Mar 17, 2022 · The popularity of moth orchids has led to other types of orchids becoming more readily available to grow as house plants. These include Dendrobium orchids, Paphiopedilum orchids, Oncidium orchids, Vanda orchids and Cambria hybrid orchids. These are all easy to grow in most homes, producing dramatic displays of exotic blooms.
The 25 Best Flowering Shrubs - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Jun 11, 2021 · Lilac (Syringa) is a classic garden shrub that produces fragrant pale purple, pink, dark red or white flowers in late spring.Depending on the variety, lilacs can be grown as a shrub or small tree, so work well in many garden situations. The smaller varieties are perfect for smaller gardens and grow well in pots.