Stop! these 7 mistakes are killing your Ginger Lilies - Hedychium

Are your Ginger Lilies struggling to flower, or worried they won’t survive the winter? In this comprehensive care guide, we cover the top 7 mistakes gardeners make when growing ginger lilies (Hedychium)—and exactly how to fix them!

From planting depth and hardy variety selection (like Hedychium ‘Devon Cream’ and Hedychium greenii) to crucial overwintering techniques, watering tips, and dividing congested rhizomes, learn how to keep your tropical plants thriving year after year.

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Why Your Japanese Maple Acer Leaves Look Terrible — 7 Problems Everyone Is Trying to Resolve!

Are your Japanese Maple (Acer) leaves looking curled, scorched, yellow, or wilted?

In this comprehensive Acer care guide, Simon breaks down the most common environmental stresses, watering mistakes, and diseases that make Japanese Maple leaves look terrible—and exactly what you can do to revive your trees!

Whether your Acer palmatum is potted or planted in the ground, learn how to diagnose nutritional deficiencies, avoid root rot from overwatering, protect delicate dissected foliage from wind and sun scorch, and recognize the telltale signs of severe fungal infections like Verticillium wilt.

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STOP! 8 Urgent September Gardening Jobs You’ll Regret Ignoring

Are you ready for autumn in the garden? In this video, we break down the 8 most urgent September gardening jobs you need to tackle right now to ensure your garden thrives through autumn and bursts into life next spring!

From choosing and planting spring-flowering bulbs to cutting back perennials properly, autumn lawn care, and late-season feeding mistakes to avoid—these essential gardening tips will save you time, protect your plants, and guarantee a stunning display next year.

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STOP! These plants look amazing at the RHS Wisley gardens right now - September garden tour

Join us for a late summer walk around RHS Garden Wisley during the spectacular Wisley Flower Show! In this September garden tour, we explore the Exotic Garden, Glasshouses, and stunning outdoor displays to showcase showstopping hardy exotics, rare foliage, and late-season blooms that look incredible right now.

From dinner-plate Hibiscus moscheutos and architectural Paulownia to variegated oddities, tropical palms, and standout perennials, we cover our favourite plant highlights, nursery finds, and garden design ideas you can bring to your own garden.

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UNBELIEVABLE Plant Finds at RHS Wisley Garden Centre! Huge Haul

Join us on a plant shopping adventure through the RHS Wisley Plant Centre! We’re hunting down rare wishlist plants—including Crinum powellii (Powell’s swamp lily) and giant hardy Hibiscus moscheutos—while taking a close, honest look at plant prices, variety, and stock quality at the RHS flagship centre.

From hardy hybrid bananas (Musa 'Ice Cream') and viral variegated honeysuckle to gorgeous terracotta rhubarb forcers and £130 variegated monsteras, come along with Lorna and me to see what’s worth buying, what’s overpriced, and what came home with us!

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STOP! Don't forget to cut these plants back in September

September is a crucial month for garden maintenance and your last best opportunity to prune and tidy many garden plants before winter sets in! In this video, we cover the essential plants you need to cut back right now in September—from tackling fungal and mildew risks to last-chance shaping and deadheading for extended autumn blooms.

Learn the right pruning techniques for herbaceous perennials, herbs, topiary, and hedges, plus the common pruning mistakes you must avoid to protect your garden from frost damage.

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Monty Don Has Retired — What This Means for UK Gardeners

Monty Don has officially announced his departure from BBC Gardeners' World, marking the end of an incredible era for UK gardening television. In this video, we take a lighthearted yet thoughtful look at what Monty’s retirement means for British gardeners, the key gardening lessons he leaves behind, and what the future holds for the next generation of gardening voices.

From his calming presence and accessible advice to his philosophy that "gardening isn't about perfection," Monty has inspired millions across the country to get outside and get their hands dirty. 

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STOP! Your camellia buds will fall off Fix these Five September mistakes!

Are your camellia buds falling off before they even get a chance to flower? In this video, we break down the 5 critical September mistakes you must avoid to protect your developing flower buds and ensure a vibrant, healthy spring bloom!

As camellias begin swelling their flower buds in late summer and early autumn, environmental stress or improper care can cause the plant to abort its buds completely. Learn why pruning, feeding, direct sun, dry soil, and tap water pH can ruin your flowering season—and what simple steps you can take to fix them right now.

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Stop! Never Cut These Plants Back in September

Are you tempted to tidy up your garden as autumn approaches? Stop! Pruning certain plants in September can ruin next year's display or even invite disease. In this video, we break down exactly which plants you must avoid cutting back right now to protect your garden's health and future blooms.

From flower-set shrubs like Camellias and Lilacs to ornamental grasses and stone fruit trees, learn why timing is everything. We also cover the "problem month" of September and how your local frost dates should dictate your pruning schedule.

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STOP! 7 September Gardening Mistakes That Kill Plants Fast

Are you making these common gardening mistakes this month? In this video, we dive into the top September gardening blunders that can damage your plants or ruin next year's display. From pruning at the wrong time to overwatering as temperatures cool, Walking Talking Gardeners covers everything you need to know to transition your garden into autumn successfully.

Learn how to handle falling leaves on your lawn, why you should keep weeding, and the secret to extending your flowering season through deadheading. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, these tips will help you avoid "wiltering" and keep your garden thriving!

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STOP! Prune Roses NOW - but avoid these five autumn mistakes!

Don't touch those secateurs yet! In this video, we dive into the essential rules of autumn rose care for the Walking Talking Gardeners community. While it might be tempting to give your roses a heavy prune in September, doing it at the wrong time or using the wrong technique can seriously weaken your plants before winter.

We break down the five most common autumn mistakes, from improper tool sterilization to pruning the wrong rose groups. You’ll learn exactly which cuts are safe to make right now—including how to create the perfect "goblet shape" for airflow—and which roses (like Hybrid Teas and Floribundas) should wait until March.

Whether you're tending to climbing roses, rambling roses, or shrub varieties, this guide ensures your garden stays healthy, disease-free, and ready for a spectacular display next spring.

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September Lavender Planting and Pruning Mistakes — Don’t Let Yours Turn Woody Over Winte

Are you making these common lavender mistakes? In this video, we dive into why so many lavender plants end up looking woody and straggly, and how you can prevent it. From choosing the wrong variety at the garden center to pruning at the worst possible time, we cover the essential tips for healthy, vibrant lavender that survives the UK winter.

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