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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
Treating and preventing downy mildew
Downy mildew is not to be confused with the more common powdery
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 is my orchid dropping blooms?
The reason that your orchid is dropping blooms ranges from the natural
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
How to take cuttings from passion flowers
When taking cuttings from passion flowers you have the choice between taking
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
Why are my passion flowers not blooming?
The problem of your passion flowers not blooming may be due to environmental or biological factors, or because of how 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
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
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
How to prune Wisteria (why, when and how)
Wisteria, fortunately, is not a difficult plant to prune, however, it is important it’s done correctly or it can lead Read Guide
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