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.
25 of the Best Indoor Plants | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Jun 29, 2020 · Best houseplants to grow - maidenhair fern. The maidenhair fern, Adiantum raddianum, makes a gorgeous, leafy house plant. Each frond bears small, delicate leaves held on contrasting dark stems. Thriving in a humid environment, it's perfect for a steamy bathroom. H x S: 40cm x 40cm.
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 Care for a Snake Plant | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Dec 12, 2023 · Caring for a snake plant. Snake plants will thrive in most light conditions. Snake plants don't need much water – just water whenever the soil is dry. Make sure you let the water drain away fully – do not let the plant sit in water as this may cause the roots to rot. Snake plants need very little water in winter.
How to grow hyacinths - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Growing outdoor hyacinths: Plant the bulbs in autumn, ideally in a sunny spot in moist but well-drained soil. Prepare the soil by removing weeds and dig to reduce compaction if necessary, then add organic matter such as well-rotted animal manure or compost. Plant the bulbs at a depth of around 10cm, and 8cm apart.
How to grow canna lilies - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
When 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 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 Onions - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
How to grow onions - sowing onion seed. Sow onion seed indoors as early as January, so they are large enough to plant out in spring. Sow seed in a pot or tray of moist seed compost, about 1cm apart. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, prick them out and transplant into fresh, peat-free multi-purpose compost.
How to grow and care for begonias - BBC Gardeners World …
Grow begonias in peat-free, multi-purpose compost in dappled sunshine to partial shade. Plant tubers of tuberous begonias in spring. Only plant begonias outside in May, when no more frosts are forecast. Water regularly and feed every week or …