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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.
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 ...
Earthworms - RHS Gardening
Earthworms are a familiar sight to gardeners, as an important part of a healthy garden ecosystem they help create and maintain healthy garden soils: Earthworms can be active throughout the year but are usually dormant (quiescent) during cold or hot and dry weather. Earthworms occur in most soils, but are scarce in soils that are extremely ...
Japanese maples (Acer) / RHS
Japanese maples. These small, deciduous trees are grown for their graceful habit, autumn tints and beautiful foliage that may be richly coloured or deeply dissected. Mostly slow growing, they are the classic small trees for traditional Japanese gardens. They are also well suited to the restricted space of modern suburban gardens, whether ...
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.
Propagation techniques / RHS
Diffuse bright light with a layer of fleece. Keep undercover in a propagator or greenhouse with bottom heat, to keep the cuttings warm and humid. A pot with a plastic bag over the top kept somewhere light and warm will also suffice. Vent cutting daily, by lifting the lid or plastic bag.
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 …