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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …