Growing and Caring for Aloe Vera - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBMar 24, 2021 · This is an unusual aloe in that it needs more water than other varieties and can survive temperatures that go below freezing. Grow in a pot at a slight angle to aid water run off, or on its side in a stone wall. H x S: 50cm x 50cm. Advice on growing Aloe vera, including care, watering and problem solving, in this practical Grow Guide.
How to Grow Tomatoes - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBHow to grow tomatoes – planting out tomatoes. Move your tomatoes outside after the last frost in May. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot, where you can plant them into soil with plenty of well-rotted garden compost added. Alternatively plant them into 30cm pots, or put two or three plants in a growing bag.
20 of the best perennials - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea'. So-called for its large, rounded, evergreen leaves, Bergenia is a tough perennial that makes excellent ground cover in sun or shade, and thrives on any reasonable soil. Large clusters of pink, white or purple flowers are borne in late winter and early spring. H x S: 30-45cm x 45-75cm.
The Best Hedge Trimmers for 2024 - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBThe best hedge trimmers to buy at a glance. Best hedge trimmer for smaller trimming jobs: Flymo 18v EasiCut 450 hedge trimmer Best hedge trimmer for handling: Erbauer EHT18-Li Cordless Hedge Trimmer Best lower voltage cordless hedge trimmer: Ryobi ONE+ OHT1845 cordless hedge trimmer Best value cordless hedge trimmer: Vonhaus 20V Max Hedge Trimmer Best cordless hedge trimmer for ease of use ...
How to Care for a Snake Plant | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBDec 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 carrots - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBHow to grow carrots. Sow carrot seed sparingly in drills in prepared soil from March to June. Cover with a thin layer of sieved soil and water with a watering can with a rose attached. Carrot seeds should germinate within a couple of weeks. It's best to avoid thinning carrots to avoid carrot root fly, but keep the area weed free and water only ...
How to grow hydrangeas - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBAug 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 grow bamboo - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBClump-forming Chusquea bamboos are native to the mountains of Latin America. Unlike most bamboos, their culms are solid, not hollow. Varieties include: Chusquea gigantea, a huge species that can grow up to 15m in height and 4m wide, bearing thick, green culms; and Chilean bamboo, Chusquea culeou.Chusquea bamboos are some of the best bamboos for screening and can be used as a focal point.
The best garden hoses in 2024 - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBBest portable garden hose reel: Hozelock Auto reel mobile 35m. Best garden hose reel for storage: Kärcher Compact Hose Box. Best larger garden hose reel: Hozelock Fast Reel. Best lightweight larger reel: Gardena Hose Reel 30. Best bare hose for ease of handling: Flopro+ Hose. Best premium hose: Hozelock Ultimate Hose.
The best leaf blowers and leaf blower vacuums in 2024
WEBBest leaf blower for performance (2024): Bosch Advanced 36V -750. Best leaf blower for ease of use: Yard Force LB G18 leaf blower. Best budget leaf blower: Vonhaus G-series cordless leaf blower. Best blower vac all rounder: Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000. Best blower vac for ease of use: Ryobi RBV 3000W leaf blower vacuum.
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