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How do I propogate hostas
4 October 2026
Ali, **the easiest way to propagate hostas is by division**—splitting an established clump into smaller plants. This keeps the same leaf colour and markings as the parent. ([rhs.org.uk](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/hosta/growing-guide)) ### When to do it Divide in…
How do I grow leeks and what are the timings
2 October 2026
Ali, **sow leeks in spring, plant them out in early summer, and harvest from autumn onwards**. These are **UK timings**—if you’re growing elsewhere, tell me your region so I can adjust them. ([rhs.org.uk](https://www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/leeks/grow-your-own)) ### Timings…
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what plants could i grow under apple trees for sping colour
25 September 2026
Ali, **spring bulbs with a few primroses** would be my first choice under established apple trees. Bulbs are particularly useful beneath deciduous trees, where they can grow before the leafy canopy develops. ([rhs.org.uk](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/types/bulbs/naturalising-in-grass)) These are…
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Wooldland area at top of garden
25 September 2026
Wooldland area at top of garden — version 2 Proposed planting — quantities and suitability need adviser confirmation. Rhododendrons are added at the back of the new border to enhance structure and create a naturalistic…
What is the best way to deal with blanket weed in a pond
25 September 2026
Ali, **the best approach is to remove excess blanket weed gently, then reduce the nutrients and sunlight encouraging it**. A little is normal and provides shelter for pond wildlife—you don’t need to eradicate it completely.…
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This dahlia has powdery mildew on the stem and some leaves. What should I do
24 September 2026
Ali, the white coating on the stem and patches on the lower leaves **look consistent with powdery mildew**. It can affect dahlia stems as well as foliage, but it seldom kills the plant. There is…
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how do i grow tomatos in a glasshouse from seed what are the main points
17 September 2026
Ali, the main points are **warmth for germination, plenty of light, steady watering and correct training**. For a typical UK glasshouse, plan for spring 2027 rather than sowing now in September. ([rhs.org.uk](https://www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/tomatoes/grow-your-own)) ### 1. Sow…
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How do I take geranium cuttings in the autumn
16 September 2026
Ali, **if you mean bedding geraniums (pelargoniums), early autumn is a suitable time to take cuttings**, while the plants still have healthy growth and before frost damages them. They can then be kept indoors over…
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how can I get my dahlias to flower in september in bracknell england
15 September 2026
In Bracknell, your dahlias should normally still have time to flower in **mid-September**, as they often continue until the first autumn frosts. The current forecast is reasonably favourable, with daytime temperatures around **19–23°C from 15–21…
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how do i take geranium cuttings
15 September 2026
In the UK, “geranium” cuttings usually means **pelargoniums**—the tender bedding plants often grown in pots. They root readily from **late summer to early autumn**, so **mid-September is a good time**. ### How to take pelargonium…
