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Welcome to my site the Hydrangea Guide, with over 20 years of experience being a professional gardener and nurseryman! I started this website as an outlet for my knowledge on gardening to share with others and help them create stunning gardens and overcome any problems they might have.
John Moore
Gardener and Nurseryman
Some of my guides
How to Take Buddleia Cuttings – Step by Step
If you fancy some butterflies and bees in your garden, you can
How Far Do Leylandii Roots Spread?
Leylandii roots’ spread Leylandii roots are shallow and don’t grow deeply, even though the trees may grow to 18m to Read Guide
Why is My Lavatera Wilting? Identifying The Problem & How To Treat
Why is my Lavatera wilting? This is a common question that most people who are growing Lavatera ask at some Read Guide
10 Best plants for pots all year round – my favourite picks
In this guide, I’m going to look at some of my favourite plants for pots that provide all ready colour Read Guide
How to grow a magnolia tree?
Growing a magnolia tree is quite simple and straightforward. Some differences occur as to whether you have a deciduous magnolia Read Guide
Why are my peony leaves wilting and buds dying before opening?
Following on from my guide on what was eating my peony leaves, peony leaves wilting and the buds dying is Read Guide
What are the black spots on my Photinia leaves?
Following on from my article about why some of my own photinia leaves started to turn yellow and drop off. Read Guide
Solving problems
Clematis problems – Pest, diseases and other problems to look out for
The Clematis is by far the most popular climbing plant and anyone
Dealing With Cordyline Problems – Pests & Diseases
Also known as cabbage palm, the Cordyline is a species of plant that looks similar to a palm tree and Read Guide
Why are My Sunflowers Leaves Curling?
Sunflowers are one of my favourite plants and I grow quite a few varieties and what I really like is Read Guide
Do Cordylines Flower? This is what you need to know
Cordylines, more commonly known as Cabbage Palms, are typically grown for their striking foliage. This striking foliage comes in an Read Guide
Why Are My Sunflowers Leaves Turning Yellow? – 4 Reasons
Sunflowers are one of the most breath-taking plants that are easy to grow. They are generally very easy to grow Read Guide
Why are my peonies not flowering?
I think peonies are fairly easy to grow and they are fairly resourceful plants but one issue I have had Read Guide
Why are my photinia leaves turning yellow and falling off?
Following on from my guide on growing photinia, I’ve got a couple of lollipop photinias in large pots as well Read Guide
My latest videos
Clematis & Climbers
Top 10 Fast Growing Climbers – When you need to cover an area fast!
Climbing plants or rather fast growing climbers as we know them tend to catch on anything as they grow towards Read Guide
How to plant clematis against a fence using trellis, wire or plastic netting
Clematis are one of my favourite climbers, some of my favourites include the Clematis ‘Multi Blue’ and the Clematis ‘Nelly Read Guide
Clematis problems – Pest, diseases and other problems to look out for
The Clematis is by far the most popular climbing plant and anyone who has grown clematis appreciates the spectacular beauty Read Guide
Top 10 Best Climbers for Pots & Containers
Many climbing plants are some of the easiest plants to grow and can be ornamental, making them ideal for patios, Read Guide
10 Best Climbers For Shade – For north facing walls and under trees
Shady corners in the garden are overlooked because many people believe plants don’t thrive in the shade. You will be Read Guide
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