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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
When to pick gooseberries and how to encourage the best crops
Gooseberries are not only delicious but, they are good sources of vitamin
Why are my Swiss cheese plant leaves curling?
If the leaves on your Swiss cheese plant are curling, the main cause could be that you have either overwatered Read Guide
Why is my orchid dropping blooms?
The reason that your orchid is dropping blooms ranges from the natural growth cycle through a change in temperature to Read Guide
Can poinsettias be outside?
Poinsettias are tropical plants from Mexico and like to be in warm environments with a minimum temperature of 13˚C to Read Guide
Why is my poinsettia sticky? Let’s find out
The substance likely making your poinsettia sticky is called honeydew, and it’s bad news. Honeydew is a clear, sweet and Read Guide
Why are my poinsettia leaves falling off?
The most common causes of poinsettia leaves falling off are that the plant has been in a cold environment, that Read Guide
How often do you water poinsettias?
The question is not so much “how often do you water poinsettias” but “how do you know when a poinsettia Read Guide
Solving problems
Why is my cymbidium orchid not flowering?
There are several reasons why your cymbidium orchid is not flowering. These
Why is my orange tree dying?
Don’t jump to the conclusion that your orange tree is dying if things start to go wrong with it. Problems Read Guide
Why are my orange tree leaves turning yellow?
Your orange tree leaves turning yellow may be due to natural (including pests and diseases), environmental or care causes. Some Read Guide
Why is my orange tree is not producing fruit? – 5 Reasons to consider
You need to be a detective to figure out why your orange tree is not bearing fruit, as there are Read Guide
Why are my orange tree leaves curling?
One of the most common problems I see when growing citrus trees, including orange trees, is that the leaves start Read Guide
Why are my orange tree leaves sticky?
The most probable reason that your orange tree leaves are sticky is that you have an infestation of sap-sucking insects. Read Guide
Orange tree pests and diseases – Identify and Treatment
Orange trees, as with any fruit-bearing trees, are prone to both specific and common pests and diseases. Pests that commonly Read Guide
My latest videos
Clematis & Climbers
Wisteria problems and what to do about them
Problems that you will experience with your Wisteria, such as graft failure
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
Identifying Wisteria Scale Insects and Treatment
Wisteria is prone to scale insects, however, it’s important to know that there are many different types of scale insects, Read Guide
How to prune Wisteria (why, when and how)
Wisteria, fortunately, is not a difficult plant to prune, however, it is important it’s done correctly or it can lead Read Guide
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
Growing passion flowers in pots and containers
Passion flowers grow quite happily in pots and other containers and it’s a great alternative for those who can’t plant Read Guide
Passiflora caerulea – Growing and caring for passion flowers (Passion flowers)
Passion flowers (the most common being passiflora caerula) are usually grown as hardy border climbers or more tender conservatory plants Read Guide
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