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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 grow and care for agapanthus plants (African lily)
Agapanthus is also known as the African lily. It’s a sun-loving plant
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 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 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
Solving problems
Identifying and controlling scale insects
Scale insects seem to be becoming increasingly common year after year, at
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
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
Passion flower pests and diseases (Passiflora)
Passion flowers require relatively little care and maintenance to grow successfully. Once established, they can grow well, left virtually untouched Read Guide
Growing Wisteria climbers in pots and containers
Growing Wisteria in pots and containers is a bit tricky if you choose one of the more vigorous growing varieties Read Guide
Wisteria problems and what to do about them
Problems that you will experience with your Wisteria, such as graft failure and root diseases like honey fungus and Phytophthora root rot are 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
Growing Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’
The Wisteria Amethyst Falls is a dwarf cultivar of Wisteria. It grows far less vigorously than the Chinese and Japanese Read Guide
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