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WEBWelcome to TV Gardener David Domoney’s official website. Here you will find a range of helpful and easy-to-follow gardening blogs and guides. These have been created to help you get the most out of your garden. The above menus will help you reach the pages you are looking for and navigate across my site. Watch my latest garden video guides ...
A guide to transplanting a rose - David Domoney
WEBJun 19, 2022 · Dig the rose up first thing in the morning and leave it in a bucket soaking all day and overnight. Replant the rose the following day, preferably in the morning. It’s very important to cut it back hard and water it in well and then regularly after replanting it. Whatever the reason for transplanting a rose, do it with care and bear in mind ...
The 10 best herbs to grow for beginners - David Domoney
WEBAug 19, 2020 · Dill. With its foliage topped with sprays of yellow flowers in summer, dill is a great herb to grow. And the flavoured leaves are a popular addition to rice, soup, fish, and salads. Dill likes to stay in the same spot when you grow it. Avoid disturbing the roots whether in the ground or a container as this can cause you problems.
A guide to collecting and saving tomato seeds - David Domoney
WEBSep 24, 2021 · 1. Harvest the tomatoes that you want to save the seeds from when they are very ripe. 2. When harvested, cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds using a teaspoon. Then add this into a shallow bowl or container of of water and leave to one side for around a week.During this time, mould will start …
A guide to growing cobnuts - David Domoney
WEBNov 26, 2021 · Cobnut conditions. The best time to plant trees is between November and March because this is when the tree is dormant. When planting, bear in mind that cobnuts grow best in a sunny spot, however they will also tolerate partial shade. A sheltered location is best, out of frost pockets because they aren’t fully hardy so low temperatures can ...
Coastal garden: The 10 best plants to get a seaside style - David …
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Echium vulgare (viper’s bugloss) This tall plant has lovely upright spikes of tiny purple flowers, often with bright stamen. The bees and pollinators love it and it also self-seeds, so it’s really low maintenance. • Sun – Full sun. • Position – South, North, East or West-facing. • Exposure – Exposed or sheltered.
A guide to growing bluebells in your garden - David Domoney
WEBMay 27, 2021 · 16. 16. The English bluebell is a popular pick, with the dainty, blue, nodding flowers that bloom in spring. Their presence brings a magical woodland feeling to the area. Find out how to grow bluebells in your garden best. The English bluebell, or Hyacinthoides non-scripta has recently hybridised with Hyacinthoides hispanica (Spanish bluebell).
A guide to attracting frogs to your garden pond - David Domoney
WEBMar 12, 2021 · David Domoney's Summer Tips For Ponds. Natural-style ponds usually have a shallow shelf around the edge for growing bog and marginal plants in baskets. This will disguise the edges of the pond, making it look more natural as well as attracting beneficial insects to the garden. Submerged oxygenating plants should be placed in …
Design Ideas for a Japanese Garden - David Domoney
WEBJun 5, 2020 · Acer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’ has intriguing colour-changing foliage that is purple in spring, becoming greener in the summer, but come autumn it is fiery orange-red.. Rhododendrons. Rhododendrons can be a welcome addition to your Japanese-style garden with plenty of varieties to choose from. Rhododendron occidentale has fragrant funnel-shaped flowers that will grace your garden in spring in ...
How to grow acers or Japanese maples - David Domoney
WEBAug 2, 2020 · Container-grown acer tree roots can be susceptible to frost during harsh winters. Move pots into a more sheltered spot or wrap the pot with bubble wrap and tie with twine. Repot the tree into a slightly larger container every few years. April or September are the best times to repot acers.