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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
Why are my roses growing so tall and becoming leggy?
A common question I get asked occasionally as a professional gardener is,
How and when to train climbing roses
Climbing roses unlike clematis and climbing Lonicera, unfortunately, don’t have any suckers on their shoots with which to cling to Read Guide
Why are my rose leaves turning yellow? (and how to fix it)
You may see guides and people often say that the reason for your rose leaves turning yellow is dieback. But Read Guide
Why are my roses drooping and wilting? (and how to save it)
Your roses are probably drooping due to watering problems. Most people know that not watering roses enough will lead to Read Guide
Growing Roses in Pots – Easy Steps to Grow Gorgeous Roses in Containers
I’ve been growing roses in pots for over 20 years, and although I have roses in raised beds, as well Read Guide
Identify and Treat Rose pests and diseases
Unfortunately, roses are vulnerable to quite a few pests and diseases, and when I think about all the plants I’ve Read Guide
How and when to prune roses to get the most out of them – HT, Foribunda, Shrub roses and climbers
Although the different types and varieties of roses have different pruning needs, most require only light pruning to keep them Read Guide
Solving problems
Why is my buxus going brown? Sunburn, Frost and Box Blight
Your buxus may be going brown due to environmental conditions or to
Why are my roses growing so tall and becoming leggy?
A common question I get asked occasionally as a professional gardener is, ‘Why are my roses growing so tall’. My Read Guide
Why are my rose leaves turning yellow? (and how to fix it)
You may see guides and people often say that the reason for your rose leaves turning yellow is dieback. But Read Guide
Why are my roses losing their leaves? (and how to help it recover)
If your roses are losing their leaves, it’s due to one or more conditions that are causing them stress. This Read Guide
Why are my roses drooping and wilting? (and how to save it)
Your roses are probably drooping due to watering problems. Most people know that not watering roses enough will lead to Read Guide
Why are the leaves on my roses curling?
The leaves on your roses are curling, most probably due to a pest or disease, with the most likely reason Read Guide
Identify and Treat Rose pests and diseases
Unfortunately, roses are vulnerable to quite a few pests and diseases, and when I think about all the plants I’ve Read Guide
My latest videos
Clematis & Climbers
Why is my wisteria not blooming? 7 Reasons
There are quite a few reasons your Wisteria may not be flowering,
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
Why are my passion flower leaves turning yellow or wilting?
Your passion flower leaves turning yellow or wilting could be for environmental, biological or care reasons. Most of the time, 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
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
When and how to prune passion flowers
Passion flowers are low maintenance when it comes to deadheading and pruning. Just a little attention in spring or after flowering Read Guide
Passion flower problems
Passion flower problems fall into one of three categories: environmental; biological; and your care. This article looks the variety of Read Guide
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