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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 and how to prune climbing roses to get the best out of them
While most roses require only a light pruning, if left alone, climbing
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
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 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
Why are my rose blooms turning brown before they open?
It’s disheartening when your roses are turning brown before they open, I know the feeling as it happened to me Read Guide
My latest videos
Clematis & Climbers
How to take cuttings from passion flowers
When taking cuttings from passion flowers you have the choice between taking
10 Best Clematis for Shade
Clematis are one of my favourite climbers and with so much choice in terms of colours, growing habits, eventual heights 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
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
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 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
Wisteria pests and diseases to watch out for
Wisteria is generally a problem-free climber, with the most common complaints usually being a lack of flowers or wilting and Read Guide
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