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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
Monty Don's simple roses tip will keep them flowering all summer long
If you want your rose bushes to look their best, the presenter says there's one thing you need to do daily Roses are a symbol of beauty, but to prolong their lifespan, they require proper care. This is particularly crucial during the summer months when temperatures can soar, and plants need regular watering to sustain their photosynthesis. With spring in full swing and summer just around the bend, gardens and patios are awash with stunning, vibrant roses. However, to guarantee their continued blooming, Monty Don has recommended gardeners undertake this straightforward task. June witnesses an abundance of roses in bloom, making them a favourite for summer gardens and floral arrangements. They're a timeless addition to any outdoor area, offering elegance in a variety of colours: red, pink, yellow, orange, blue and more. Each month, Monty Don, renowned for his gardening prowess, shares some of his top tips and tricks on his website to help both experts and novices keep their outdoor spaces as neat and tidy as possible, reports the Mirror. For June, the gardening maestro has offered valuable advice on how to care for roses and ensure their longevity. And the key lies in removing wilting flowers to stimulate new blooms and promote the plant's health. Daily dead-heading of roses is essential He advised: "The secret of keeping any rose flowering as long as possible is to dead-head daily. Do not just pull off the spent petals but use secateurs and cut the spent stem right back to the next leaf or bud below it - however far down that is. This will provoke a side-shoot which in turn will carry more flowers." Monty Don also highlighted the significance of consistent watering for roses during the summer months. In addition, the removal of damaged leaves can prevent the plants from perishing entirely and help them to flourish all year round. By heeding Monty Don's guidance, both novices and seasoned horticulturists can ensure their gardens remain vibrant throughout the summer. A few minutes of daily attention to your roses can promote growth and enhance the overall beauty of your outdoor space. It is equally crucial to water roses diligently, especially when they are freshly planted or subjected to hot, arid conditions. Remember to include this vital step in your gardening routine during June, July and August. Chelsea Flower Show Just last week Monty Don shared his experiences of the intense pressure in creating his inaugural garden at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Monty collaborated with Form Plants horticulturist Jamie Butterworth to cultivate The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden. A known dog lover, frequently seen with his own pet Ned on Gardeners' World, Monty's latest project caters to the mutual enjoyment of gardens by dogs and their owners alike. Monty discussed the upcoming public debut of his garden on an episode of BBC Breakfast with hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent.
South Wales Argus
23-05-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
May gardening jobs you to try this bank holiday weekend
Summer is just around the corner but fear not, there is still time left to get your garden in tip-top shape, especially over the bank holiday weekend towards the end of the month. Just one useful outdoor job to get stuck into is planting your summer bedding flowers (such as Dichondra 'Silver Falls'), according to The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Not to mention, now is the ideal time of year to lift any overcrowded spring bulbs, including daffodils, so they are ready for next spring. Best flowers to plant in spring The RHS explains: 'As bulbs fade and herbaceous borders grow in leaps and bounds, it is now clear that summer is approaching. 'Sowing and planting out bedding can begin, depending on when the last frost is in your area, and you can take softwood cuttings. 'It's also time to let the lawn grow long and get a buzz from seeing all the insects that arrive to feed on the flowers.' Take a look at more May gardening jobs on the RHS website. What is the best thing to plant in May? Plant summer bedding flowers The RHS says: 'Plant out summer bedding at the end of the month (except in cold areas).' @rhshome She may not know how to install windows—but Becky always knows what needs doing in the garden. May is a busy month in the garden, with everything growing fast and plenty to keep on top of. It's tempting to get ahead, but a little patience now will pay off later. Here are your gardening jobs for May: 🌼 Move bulbs from containers into borders so they can recharge and make room for summer planting 🌼 Prune early-flowering shrubs once they've finished their show to keep them healthy and well-shaped for next year 🌼 Keep an eye on the forecast, the sun is out now but late frosts can still catch you out. Make sure tender plants are hardened off before planting 🌼 Give houseplants a quick health check, wipe off any aphids or scale insects before they multiply 🌼 Taking part in No Mow May? Try mowing edges or paths through longer grass, it's a great way to support wildlife and still keep things looking neat ♬ original sound - selena culture 'Bedding plants provide a temporary decorative seasonal display for containers, hanging baskets, beds and borders.' For containers around garden lawns and patios, The RHS recommends these top five summer bedding plants: Verbena 'Claret' Dichondra 'Silver Falls' Calibrachoa Million Bells series Petunia Surfinia series Salvia x jamensis 'Raspberry Royale' Lift and divide overcrowded spring bulbs 'Lift and divide overcrowded clumps of daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs," states The RHS. It adds: 'Clump-forming bulbs can become congested over time, which can reduce flowering. Divide the clumps every few years to keep them vigorous and flowering well.' How to Get Rid of These Common Garden Pests Check for viburnum beetle – what is it? The RHS advises checking for viburnum beetle in May for any larvae that have appeared in spring. It explains: 'Viburnum beetle feeds on viburnums. Most of the damage is caused by the larvae in spring but some further defoliation is done by the adult beetles in late summer. 'Large numbers of larvae can result in most of the foliage being severely affected by late spring. Damaged leaves are often also discoloured with brown dried up edges to the holes. Affected Viburnum tinus often produces an unpleasant odour particularly when the foliage is wet.' How to get rid of viburnum beetle If you do spot viburnum beetle on your plants or lily beetle grubs, try to remove by hand if causing damage, The RHS reveals. The gardening experts also recommend: Encouraging wildlife in the garden - such as birds and predatory ground beetles who will eat the larvae and sometimes the adult beetles Biological control nematodes - available from some biological control suppliers. These are watered onto plants affected by larvae. Nematode controls have the potential to infect non-target animals. They should therefore be used with care and only when there is a specific problem to treat Have you got birds nesting in your hedges? (Image: Thomas Söllner/Getty) Can I cut my hedge when birds are nesting? Check for nesting birds in hedges By now, you are probably noticing more and more birds appearing in your garden, as the warmer weather arrives. However, this month you should take extra care if you need to cut back garden hedges. But The RHS warns: 'Check carefully for nesting birds before clipping hedges. 'When undertaking work on garden hedges, check first that there are no nesting birds, as it is an offence under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 to damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built. 'The nesting season is usually considered to run from March to August, but it can be longer.' With this in mind, the RSPB recommends not cutting your hedges between March and September as this is when the 'possibility of birds nesting is very high'. Recommended reading: The wildlife experts explain: 'Many small garden birds, such as Robins and Wrens, choose to nest within a few metres off the ground where hedges can offer a good coverage of greenery and leaves. 'You may well see birds darting to and from the hedgerow, taking in nesting material such as moss and small twigs. And it's not just hedges. 'Birds also build nests in the trees, shrubs and climbers in our gardens. This vegetation is a lifeline for the birds: it provides a foundation on which their nests will rest, protects their eggs and chicks from wind, rain and sun, and helps hide them from predators.'
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don addresses 'pressure' and 'anxiety' of career first
Gardeners' World icon Monty Don has shared his experiences of the intense pressure in creating his inaugural garden at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show. As a renowned figure in British gardening, Monty collaborated with Form Plants horticulturist Jamie Butterworth to cultivate The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden. A known dog lover, frequently seen with his own pet Ned on Gardeners' World, Monty's latest project caters to the mutual enjoyment of gardens by dogs and their owners alike. The King and Queen, as well as a stellar line-up of celebrities, are set to preview this year's exhibition today, following a notably dry spring that has heightened the challenge for participants. This year's show promises to tackle contemporary issues including climate change, sustainability, mental health, as well as the preservation of wildlife. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Monty discussed the upcoming public debut of his garden on Monday's episode of BBC Breakfast with hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent. the Express. She continued her inquiry, probing: "How was it and how much pressure did you feel designing this? This is the first garden that you've designed for Chelsea." To which 69 year old Monty candidly responded, "It's my first Chelsea garden and it was a lot of pressure and a lot of work and a lot of anxiety and it is incredibly intense." He went on to say: "I think it is very interesting having covered Chelsea for years, but to actually come to the other side of the fence and see what it was like. "It has made me more empathetic to what everybody has to go through, and it's been a real insight." Adding further, he said: "A show garden is very different from a normal garden, it's got to be perfect for a week, and because no garden ever is. It's been fun, it's been interesting, it's been exhausting and incredibly intense." Explaining his anxiety about creating his garden, he said: "No garden is ever finished. It's really important that you allow gardens to move and change, but a Chelsea garden can't do that; it has to be finished. That's sort of an unnatural thing. "The other thing is, literally, the eyes of the world are on it, and you have to design a garden that the people can see from outside. "It doesn't have the same rules as a normal garden, it has to be more of everything and perfect. It has to be thought through, grown, planned, and planted, and we have three weeks to do it, so it's very intense."
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Radio 2 wants a photo of your dog for its Chelsea Flower Show 2025 garden
On The Scott Mills Breakfast Show this morning, Jo Whiley joined Scott to launch Radio 2's Puploader as she revealed how the listeners and their four-legged friends can get involved with The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden, which was announced last October and will be unveiled at the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May. With the UK renowned as a nation of dog lovers and garden enthusiasts, the RHS and Radio 2 have joined forces with Monty Don who is designing his very first garden for The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He has created it especially with man's best friend in mind, to lift people's spirits and celebrate our deep love of dogs and the gardens we share with them. A keen gardener, Jo joined Scott and together they announced the specially created Puploader, where Radio 2 listeners can upload a photo of their special doggy friend! A selection of these images will then be displayed in a special part of the Radio 2 Dog Garden. To share your dog pic with Radio 2's Puploader, go to and follow the instructions. In her evening show (Monday to Thursday, 7-9pm) Jo has also been encouraging listeners to suggest songs for a special doggy playlist which will play in a beautiful dog-themed house within The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden. Jo Whiley says: 'For the RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden at Chelsea Flower Show, we will have a very special dog house for all your very special dogs. People will be able to walk around and look at the garden and see these beloved dogs, and we absolutely want the Radio 2 listeners' pups to be represented. So we'd love you to go to Puploader to send in a photograph of you and your dog so everybody can see them!' The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden hopes to inspire the millions of dog lovers in the UK to create their own green havens for them and their pets. Monty wants the garden to be both an exemplar of all the things that dogs love - regardless of horticultural fashion - and also a beautiful space that any dog owner would love. At the centre of the garden will be a neatly mown lawn which, whilst tended, is essential for canine sprawling, sleeping, rolling, flopping, itching and chasing balls, whilst a large tree will cast shade on the grass to stretch out under on a warm afternoon. The lawn will drift into longer grass planted with ornamental spring flowering bulbs to create more of a tameflower meadow than a wildflower meadow and brick paths will run straight creating vistas, with one providing the route through the garden for visitors and another at right angles to this leading to the summerhouse. The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden will live on after Chelsea Flower Show at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for all the rescue dogs and the people who work and volunteer there to enjoy for generations to come. As Patron, Her Majesty The Queen's adopted Jack Russell Terriers, Beth and Bluebell, will feature on the path in the garden. SH8
