I was shocked! RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2025 was the wrong result!

If you have been keeping a close eye on the Chelsea flower show coverage then you may be aware that each year the Royal Horticultural Society releases it top three best plants of the year. In this video English horticulturist Simon discus which plants won this year as well which ones he would have chosen.

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Five rules to get your Bird of Paradise Plant to Flower - Strelitzia reg...

If you have purchased a Bird of Paradise plant and are struggling to get it to flower then you are in good company as many excellent gardeners struggle to bring this plant to bloom. However in this video English horticulturist explains step by step his rules for guaranteeing that your Strelitzia reginae  will provide a spring display, once it has reached its flowering size. So, how do you make a bird of paradise flower?

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How to Grow and Care for Philadelphus coronarius - Mock Orange

The Philadelphus coronarius, commonly known as the Mock Orange, is a stunning beautiful flowering plant from Southern Europe. Despite its Mediterranean, warm temperate origins it is surprisingly easy to grow here in the UK. It fact one could even call it robust despite its delicate façade! So, in this video English horticulturist Simon goes in to detail on how to grow and care for Philadelphus coronarius  - Mock Orange.

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I was shocked! Five Mistakes to Avoid growing Lemon trees - Citrus x limon

I wasn't shocked really. Anyway, lemon trees have always been a popular choice for those gardeners with an adventurous spirit and deeper pockets. However, as beautiful and fruit-laden as they are when purchased, it doesn't take the long to become barren, pest-infected and off-colour once they have spent a year or so in their new garden or home. So is your lemon tree unhappy, is it not flowering, not fruiting or even not growing. Well, to find out why you have been having problems with you lemon tree English horticulturist Simon discusses five reasons which may the the root cause of you problems.

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Monty Don says 'These garden jobs must be finished in May'

If you are looking to find our what garden tasks need to be completed in May they why not take some advice from Nation gardening treasure, Monty Don. Just be aware that some of these gardening jobs are season and time sensitive and will need to be action now.

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This is bad! Monty Dons dog friendly garden that has plants poisonous to...

Of course the BBC and the Royal Horticultural Society doesn't want to made a fuss about this, but there have been a number of reports in the legacy media about some of the plants chosen for Monty Dons first attempt at a Chelsea flower show garden. Despite being specifically designed to be 'Dog Friendly', a number of the plants in the garden are in fact poisonous to dogs! In this video we discuss what has happened, what plants are toxic to digs and what Monty Don has said about this. What garden plants are toxic for dogs?

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Ten Reasons why I Hate the Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show is the Royal Horticultural Society's flagship event of the year. However in the recent times it has been losing its way, at least in my opinion.  So, in this video I properly vent my frustration, pointing out the ten reasons why the Chelsea flower show is beginning increasingly out of touch with both its core base and values. Let the comments commence!

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Alan Titchmarsh Unveils his Top Gardening Jobs for May

Spring is finally here and with it has come sunnier days and warmer temperatures. So for those of you interested in getting a head start on some gardening, horticultural legend Alan Titchmarsh has unveiled his top garden jobs for May.

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Monty Don says 'Cut these two plants in May for bigger blooms next year'

It is full steam ahead in the flower garden in May and any helpful gardening advice is always welcome. In this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses a recent article from Monty Don regarding two plants that should be cut back now in order to produce larger flowers next year.

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Five Mistakes to Avoid growing Peony, Tree Peonies, Paeonia

Peonies are a wonderful addition to the garden and amongst the most ornamental of all flowering plants - if you can get them to bloom! They do have a reputation for being sensitive and refusing to flower for years at a time so in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses his five mistakes to avoid when growing ponies. Hopefully you will find the best way to plant and grow Peonies to fit your needs.

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Garden Pest and Disease Warning For May

May is the month that all the common, garden pest and diseases are out in force, including slugs, snails, caterpillars, aphids, vine weevils and scarlet lily beetles. So if you want to know not only how to recognise them, but also how to manage them ( we don't discuss how to kill them), then check out English horticulturist Simons garden pest and disease warning for May where he discusses the most common pests, fungus, virus and bacteria.

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Never Make these Gardening, Planting, Growing and Seed Sowing Mistakes i...

May is the first months that spring explodes in colour, but along with you ornamental plants racing away, so too are all of your garden maintenance jobs. Many of which require some time sensitive maintenance. In this video English horticulturist discuss which garden tasks and jobs will need to be actioned now in order to save time and trouble later on in the year.

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Five mistakes to Avoid Growing the Bird of Paradise Flower - Strelitzia ...

The Bird of Paradise plant is highly evocative of the tropics despite not having evolved in such an environment. Instead it is far tougher than one would first imagine. To have a bird of paradise flowering in the UK would perhaps sound like a fantasy to some, but with a a little environmental manipulation combined with a touch of cold protection, it is relatively easy to grow a bird of paradise plant - Strelitzia reginae in the UK.

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Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Colocasia: Taro, Elephant Ears

Growing Colocasia, otherwise known as Taro or Elephant Ears, is becoming increasingly common as both an indoor house plant or a tender to frost hardy exotic garden plant. However due to its tropical origins there can be some problems when it comes to growing these magnificent specimens in the UK. So in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses his five mistakes to avoid when growing and planting Colocasias.

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Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Wisteria

Wisteria are amongst the most romantic of all climbing plants but there are issues when it comes to purchasing and growing them. In this video English horticulturist Simon discusses his top five mistakes when growing and planting Wisteria. So, if you want to know how to grow wisteria and where would be the best place to plant a Wisteria then this will answer your gardening questions.

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Cut these Plants Back Now in May, Before it's too Late! Prune, trim

May is full of plants coming into bloom, but with it come both some responsibility, as well as a certain amount of maintenance to ensure that next years display is just as good if not better. In this video English horticulturist Simon discusses his list of commonly  grown plants that should be cut, pruned or trimmed in May.

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