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Composting - RHS Gardening
Composting is a great way to make use of your garden waste – everything from lawn clippings to annual weeds, hedge-trimmings to faded flowers. You can also add plant-based kitchen waste, such as veg peelings, along with paper and cardboard. Although these can all be recycled in council waste collections too, it makes sense to reap the ...
Daffodils (Narcissus) / RHS
Daffodils. Botanical name: Narcissus. Daffodils are one of the most popular and cheery heralds of spring. Planted in September, they spend several months developing roots before the flowers burst forth, usually between February and May. Ideal in containers, borders and lawns, they'll suit almost any garden style and situation.
How to grow dahlias / RHS - RHS Gardening
Moderately easy to grow. Flowers from summer through autumn. Like fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Deadhead to boost flowering. Not hardy, so protect from freezing conditions. In most of the UK, store tubers indoors over winter. Make new plants from cuttings, division or seed.
How to grow buddlejas / RHS - RHS Gardening
In containers: Planting dwarf buddlejas in a container, use a peat-free multipurpose potting compost with added John Innes. Add some slow-release fertiliser to the compost to provide feed for the first summer. Repot every two to three years to ensure good growth. They'll eventually need a large pot approximately 60cm (2ft) wide.
Hardy fuchsias / RHS - RHS Gardening
Hardy fuchsias. Unlike their tender cousins, hardy fuchsia can survive outside in most UK gardens without the need for cossetting over winter indoors. These fuchsias tend to have an upright habit with the stems arching towards the tips, under the weight of the flowers. Compact forms can be used in containers and at the front of borders.
Tips for growing orchids at home / RHS - RHS Gardening
Five tops tips for for growing moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) Use rainwater or boiled water for misting and watering - they don't appreciate the chlorine in fresh tapwater. Also, make sure water is at room temperature. When they've finished flowering, cut the flower spike back to the highest node, and they may well re-flower.
How to grow Thyme | RHS Herbs - RHS Gardening
Use scissors to snip off young shoots whenever needed, taking care not to spoil the shape of the plant. Regular harvesting helps to keep thyme compact and bushy, and encourages lots of new growth. The leaves can be used fresh or can be dried for later use. To dry, hang up sprigs in a warm, dark, well-ventilated place.
How to grow roses - RHS Gardening
Just take care to stay clear of the thorns! Cover the soil with a thick layer of mulch in spring to deter annual weeds from germinating. To encourage more blooms, snip off fading flowers once a week or so. If you don’t deadhead, many roses will form hips …
Hellebore (Christmas rose) / RHS
Botanical name: Helleborus. Common name: hellebore. Hellebores are classic plants for winter interest, with elegant, nodding blooms in shades of green, white, pink or ruby. These perennials have a long flowering period, lasting well into spring. Mainly evergreen with handsome leaves, they thrive in shadier spots.