30 best British trees and shrubs and how to identify them
2024年2月14日 · Britain and Ireland have between 32 and 35 native tree species. Numbers differ depending on how many individual species of elms and whitebeam are included, whether hybrids are listed, and which species are counted as trees and which as shrubs.
How to grow a peace lily - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
The name 'peace lily' relates to its white flowers, which are thought to look like white flags (a symbol of peace). The peace lily isn't actually a lily but an arum, and belongs to the same family as Zantedeschia and lords-and-ladies (Arum maculatum), as well as less obvious plants such as the Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) and dumb cane (Dieffenbachia).
How to Care for a Spider Plant - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
2024年11月27日 · A spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a good house plant for a beginner as it's low maintenance and easy to grow.Native to South Africa, it has evergreen leaves that look good year round. Most are variegated with a white stripe down the centre of the narrow leaves like ‘Vittatum’, while others have completely green leaves.
How to grow amaryllis - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
How to grow amaryllis. Soak the amaryllis bulbs for a few hours to help rehydrate the roots and speed up the growth process. Fill a pot with compost and sit the bulb on top – don't use a pot that's too big: amaryllis do best when pot bound.
Best secateurs to buy 2024: bypass, anvil and rachet | BBC …
Awarded a BBC Gardeners World Magazine Best Buy for the best all round bypass, these simple secateurs have few parts or gimmicks yet their strong, Japanese steel blades cut cleanly and effortlessly. They're ideal for all pruning tasks, including heavy duty jobs, cutting consistently well and are well made, sharp and easy to use and feel long lasting.
Gardening for Beginners - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
2023年12月12日 · All gardeners were beginners at some point. If you’ve taken on a garden for the first time, want to start growing fruit and vegetables or house plants, or finally want to make your outside space somewhere nice to spend your time, we’ve got you covered. Browse our collection of features on how to get to know your space, combine plants, create winning container displays and learn the ...
How to get rid of house plant flies (fungus gnats)
2024年9月6日 · Most commercially available composts have been sterilised, so they don’t contain fungus gnat larvae. If you cover the surface of the compost with a 1cm-thick mulch of gravel, grit or ornamental glass pebbles, this will stop house plant flies from being able to lay their eggs.
How to grow and care for a dragon tree - BBC Gardeners World …
2024年1月5日 · Dragon tree is the perfect house plant for beginners as it doesn’t need a huge amount of maintenance to remain healthy. It thrives in low light levels and stores water in its trunk, meaning it can tolerate a bit of neglect on the watering front.
25 of the Best Indoor Plants | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
2020年6月29日 · We've picked 25 of our favourite house plants to brighten your home, including lush philodendrons and scented hoyas. From BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
The best cordless lawn mowers in 2024 - BBC Gardeners World …
If you're on the market for a new cordless mower then we've reviewed a selection of models to find the best cordless mowers to buy in 2024. There are a variety of cordless mowers to choose from which suit a variety of price points, garden types and ease of use.