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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 crocuses / RHS - RHS Gardening
Ideally plunge these pots into sand or soil in a cold frame for 6-8 weeks at 15cm (6in) deep for some autumn chill. Alternatively use a dark shed. Warmth will then encourage them to flower, so bring them indoors to a temperature of 10- 20 o C ( 50-54 F). From an October planting, they should flower for you in January.
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.
How to choose and plant an apple tree - RHS Gardening
Nov 26, 2020 · 1. Garden size – in large gardens, you can choose vigorous rootstocks and grow apples as 'standard' or 'half-standard' trees, as they give the best yields. In smaller plots, consider dwarfing rootstocks and training your trees, for example as cordons or espaliers. 2. In the kitchen – do you want a dessert (eating) or culinary (cooking) apple?
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 helianthus / RHS - RHS Gardening
Sow seeds indoors in early spring, to give them a head start. Plant out in April/May, into soil enriched with plenty of garden compost. Attach the stem to a tall, sturdy support, such as a wall. These vigorous, easy-to-grow plants bloom abundantly throughout late summer and into autumn.
How to grow daffodils / RHS - RHS Gardening
Start once the shoots appear and stop once the foliage begins to die down at the end of the season. Apply a thick mulch of organic matter, such as well-rotted garden compost, over the soil surface in autumn or spring. This well deter weeds and help to prevent the soil drying out, which can reduce flowering performance.
Climbing roses / RHS - RHS Gardening
Climbing roses. Climbing roses (Rosa) are usually vigorous, and often bear scented blooms. Many repeat-flower from early summer into autumn. They are great for bringing a vertical accent to the garden - covering walls and fences, or growing over pergolas and arches. Less vigorous forms, such as Shrub roses grown as climbers, are ideal for ...
How to grow Rosemary | RHS Herbs - RHS Gardening
Choose a planting site with light, well-drained soil. Rosemary hates having wet roots, especially in winter. So if you have heavy soil, plant rosemary in raised beds, where drainage will be better, or in containers. Space rosemary plants at least 45cm (18in) apart.