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6 Jobs that Gardeners always get wrong before Winter and regret in the Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:43:20 +0000

Are you preparing your garden for winter? Many autumn gardening tasks seem helpful but can actually ruin your spring floral display or damage your plants! In this video, we cover the 6 most common garden jobs people get wrong before winter and how to avoid costly spring regrets.

From late pruning mistakes and autumn watering essentials to clearing fallen leaves, feeding garden birds the right way, protecting plants from the first frost, and soil mulching tips—here is everything you need to know for autumn garden prep.

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STOP Finish these 10 important garden jobs before end of October

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:40:09 +0000

October is a critical bridge month in the gardening calendar—the final transition between the end of the growing season and the first autumn frosts. If you don't get these time-sensitive autumn garden jobs finished before the end of October, you’ll miss the window until spring! In this guide, we walk you through 10 essential gardening jobs to tackle right now, plus critical mistakes to STOP doing immediately (like applying nitrogen fertilizer). Learn how to prepare borders, plant spring bulbs, protect tender and exotic plants, make leaf mould, prevent late blight in the greenhouse, and tackle destructive pests like vine weevils and slugs.

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What Survived the Drought? My Autumn Exotic Garden Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:49:59 +0000

Join us for an autumn tour of our cold-hardy exotic garden as we take stock of how our plants fared after months of prolonged heatwave and intense drought. Despite the challenging weather, October brings a surprising amount of late-season color, tropical foliage, and architectural structure to our garden. From front trough planters and hardy exotics to bananas, palms, and late bloomers, we share what survived, what thrived, and the plant varieties that proved their resilience in dry, hot conditions.

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STOP! 10 Urgent October Gardening Jobs You'll Regret Ignoring

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:35:21 +0000

Are you making these crucial autumn gardening mistakes? In this video, we cover 10 urgent October gardening jobs that you must tackle before winter arrives to protect your plants, maximize spring blooms, and safeguard next year’s harvests. From protecting fruit trees against winter moth caterpillars to planting spring bulbs and overwintering tender plants, getting these tasks done now will save you time, money, and heartache come spring.

Stick around until the end for an exciting announcement about the future of Walking Talking Gardeners and our upcoming botanical garden project!

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STOP Don't forget to cut these plants in October

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:44:04 +0000

Wondering what plants to prune, cut back, or deadhead in October? In this autumn garden guide, we walk through the essential pruning and garden tidy-up tasks you need to tackle right now before winter sets in. From prolonging late autumn blooms on bedding plants and salvias to removing disease-prone foliage like mildew on phlox and rust on hypericum, getting these jobs done now will keep your garden healthy and set up a stunning display for next year. We also cover what to do with rose spent blooms, how to safely tackle invasive ivy, and when to cut back dying herbaceous perennials like hostas, peonies, and crocosmia. Stick around until the end for an exciting announcement about the future of Walking Talking Gardeners and our upcoming botanical garden project!

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STOP! These 5 Choisya Mistakes Are Killing Your Shrub - Mexican Orange Blossom

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:56:22 +0000

Is your Choisya (Mexican Orange Blossom) struggling to flower, turning yellow, or suffering from dieback? In this video, we break down the top 5 common Choisya mistakes that many gardeners make—and how simple adjustments to soil, sunlight, pruning, and feeding can keep your shrubs thriving year after year! Whether you are growing Choisya ternata, the golden-leaved Choisya ternata 'Sundance', Choisya 'Aztec Pearl', or the compact Choisya 'White Dazzler', we cover the essential planting and care advice you need to get fragrant blossoms and healthy, evergreen foliage.

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STOP Should I cut, prune my Clematis now

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:50:44 +0000

STOP! Before you grab your secateurs, are you about to make a huge clematis pruning mistake? Does the very thought of trying to work out when and how to cut back these ornamental climbing plants give you an absolute headache? You’re not alone! Pruning clematis at the wrong time or in the wrong way can severely reduce your blooms or completely wipe out next season’s flowers altogether. In this video, we break down Clematis Pruning Groups 1, 2, and 3 step by step, so you know exactly when to cut, where to prune, and what NOT to do to ensure masses of flowers every single year.

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STOP! Never cut these plants back in October, trim or cut: A beginners Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:44:52 +0000

Are you tempted to tidy up your garden this October? Stop! In this beginner-friendly gardening guide, we reveal why you must put down your shears for certain plants. Cutting back the wrong shrubs or perennials now can risk killing your plants, inviting disease, or destroying next year's beautiful spring blooms. Put down those secateurs! In this beginner’s gardening guide, we break down the essential plants and shrubs you should NEVER cut back, prune, or trim in October. Pruning at the wrong time of year can ruin next season’s flower displays, trigger tender growth that gets blackened by winter frost, or leave your garden vulnerable to rot and fungal disease. From spring-flowering favorites to wildlife-friendly perennials and tender sub-shrubs, learn exactly what to leave alone this autumn to ensure your garden thrives come spring.

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STOP! These Tulip planting mistakes could kill your bulbs

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:08:52 +0000

Are you making these common tulip planting mistakes?

Tulips are one of the best ways to kickstart your spring garden with vibrant color, but simple errors can easily ruin your floral display or even kill off your bulbs before they emerge!

In this video, we break down 5 common tulip planting mistakes you must avoid, whether you are planting in garden borders, raised beds, or containers and pots.

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STOP avoid these 11 Rhododendron autumn mistakes

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:38:39 +0000

Are you making these critical autumn mistakes with your Rhododendrons? While Rhododendrons are hardy once established, autumn and winter can be make-or-break seasons for their health and next spring's flowering display.

In this comprehensive autumn gardening guide, we break down 11 common Rhododendron care mistakes to avoid right now—from pruning errors that strip away next year's flower buds, to watering pitfalls, winter leaf scorch, and vital soil tips for preventing fungal disease and chlorosis.

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STOP! 12 October Gardening Jobs and Mistakes That can Kill your Plants

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:03:19 +0000

Thinking about getting your garden ready for winter this October? STOP! 🛑 Before you grab your secateurs, fertilizer, or start cutting back everything in sight, make sure you aren't making these fatal autumn mistakes!

October is a critical transition month in the garden. Doing the right jobs now sets your plants up to survive freezing winter temperatures, but making the wrong cuts or common seasonal blunders can ruin next year's blooms, invite fungal diseases, or kill your prized plants completely. In this video, Simon breaks down the 12 essential October gardening jobs and the biggest mistakes you must avoid right now.

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STOP! Should I cut, prune my Roses now

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:49:44 +0000

Should you be cutting your roses right now, or are you risking disease and frost damage? 🌹✂️

In this video, Simon breaks down the ultimate seasonal guide to rose pruning. Discover when to prune your roses for maximum blooms, the rule of thirds for spring cuts, how to get a second flush of flowers in late summer, and the critical time of year when you should never touch your roses with secateurs!

Whether you grow Hybrid Tea roses, Floribundas, Climbing roses, or Shrub roses, getting the timing right is key to keeping your plants disease-free and blooming year after year.

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Top Five Flowering Plants for October

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:40:08 +0000

Looking to add vibrant autumn color to your garden when everything else is winding down? In this video, we explore the best flowering shrubs and plants for October that keep blooming right up until the first hard frosts!

From pollinator magnets to stunning late-season blues and exotic foliage, discover hardy, reliable varieties that will transform your borders and patio containers this autumn.

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STOP! Finish these TEN garden jobs by end of September

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:56:02 +0000

September is the last crucial month in the gardening calendar before cold weather sets in! In this video, we break down 10 essential, time-sensitive gardening jobs you must finish before the end of September to protect your garden, ensure vibrant spring flowers, and prepare your plants for winter.

From late-season tomato care and blight prevention to autumn lawn repair, lifting and dividing perennials, and taking plant cuttings, get ahead of the colder months with practical, expert advice.

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Stop! these 7 mistakes are killing your Ginger Lilies - Hedychium

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:40:45 +0000

Are your Ginger Lilies struggling to flower, or worried they won’t survive the winter? In this comprehensive care guide, we cover the top 7 mistakes gardeners make when growing ginger lilies (Hedychium)—and exactly how to fix them!

From planting depth and hardy variety selection (like Hedychium ‘Devon Cream’ and Hedychium greenii) to crucial overwintering techniques, watering tips, and dividing congested rhizomes, learn how to keep your tropical plants thriving year after year.

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Why Your Japanese Maple Acer Leaves Look Terrible — 7 Problems Everyone Is Trying to Resolve!

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:52:44 +0000

Are your Japanese Maple (Acer) leaves looking curled, scorched, yellow, or wilted?

In this comprehensive Acer care guide, Simon breaks down the most common environmental stresses, watering mistakes, and diseases that make Japanese Maple leaves look terrible—and exactly what you can do to revive your trees!

Whether your Acer palmatum is potted or planted in the ground, learn how to diagnose nutritional deficiencies, avoid root rot from overwatering, protect delicate dissected foliage from wind and sun scorch, and recognize the telltale signs of severe fungal infections like Verticillium wilt.

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STOP! 8 Urgent September Gardening Jobs You’ll Regret Ignoring

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:46:09 +0000

Are you ready for autumn in the garden? In this video, we break down the 8 most urgent September gardening jobs you need to tackle right now to ensure your garden thrives through autumn and bursts into life next spring!

From choosing and planting spring-flowering bulbs to cutting back perennials properly, autumn lawn care, and late-season feeding mistakes to avoid—these essential gardening tips will save you time, protect your plants, and guarantee a stunning display next year.

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STOP! These plants look amazing at the RHS Wisley gardens right now - September garden tour

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:24:55 +0000

Join us for a late summer walk around RHS Garden Wisley during the spectacular Wisley Flower Show! In this September garden tour, we explore the Exotic Garden, Glasshouses, and stunning outdoor displays to showcase showstopping hardy exotics, rare foliage, and late-season blooms that look incredible right now.

From dinner-plate Hibiscus moscheutos and architectural Paulownia to variegated oddities, tropical palms, and standout perennials, we cover our favourite plant highlights, nursery finds, and garden design ideas you can bring to your own garden.

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UNBELIEVABLE Plant Finds at RHS Wisley Garden Centre! Huge Haul

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:49:51 +0000

Join us on a plant shopping adventure through the RHS Wisley Plant Centre! We’re hunting down rare wishlist plants—including Crinum powellii (Powell’s swamp lily) and giant hardy Hibiscus moscheutos—while taking a close, honest look at plant prices, variety, and stock quality at the RHS flagship centre.

From hardy hybrid bananas (Musa 'Ice Cream') and viral variegated honeysuckle to gorgeous terracotta rhubarb forcers and £130 variegated monsteras, come along with Lorna and me to see what’s worth buying, what’s overpriced, and what came home with us!

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STOP! Don't forget to cut these plants back in September

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:36:55 +0000

September is a crucial month for garden maintenance and your last best opportunity to prune and tidy many garden plants before winter sets in! In this video, we cover the essential plants you need to cut back right now in September—from tackling fungal and mildew risks to last-chance shaping and deadheading for extended autumn blooms.

Learn the right pruning techniques for herbaceous perennials, herbs, topiary, and hedges, plus the common pruning mistakes you must avoid to protect your garden from frost damage.

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Monty Don Has Retired — What This Means for UK Gardeners

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:50:45 +0000

Monty Don has officially announced his departure from BBC Gardeners' World, marking the end of an incredible era for UK gardening television. In this video, we take a lighthearted yet thoughtful look at what Monty’s retirement means for British gardeners, the key gardening lessons he leaves behind, and what the future holds for the next generation of gardening voices.

From his calming presence and accessible advice to his philosophy that "gardening isn't about perfection," Monty has inspired millions across the country to get outside and get their hands dirty.

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STOP! Your camellia buds will fall off Fix these Five September mistakes!

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:48:52 +0000

Are your camellia buds falling off before they even get a chance to flower? In this video, we break down the 5 critical September mistakes you must avoid to protect your developing flower buds and ensure a vibrant, healthy spring bloom!

As camellias begin swelling their flower buds in late summer and early autumn, environmental stress or improper care can cause the plant to abort its buds completely. Learn why pruning, feeding, direct sun, dry soil, and tap water pH can ruin your flowering season—and what simple steps you can take to fix them right now.

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Stop! Never Cut These Plants Back in September

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:27:57 +0000

Are you tempted to tidy up your garden as autumn approaches? Stop! Pruning certain plants in September can ruin next year's display or even invite disease. In this video, we break down exactly which plants you must avoid cutting back right now to protect your garden's health and future blooms.

From flower-set shrubs like Camellias and Lilacs to ornamental grasses and stone fruit trees, learn why timing is everything. We also cover the "problem month" of September and how your local frost dates should dictate your pruning schedule.

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STOP! 7 September Gardening Mistakes That Kill Plants Fast

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:52:07 +0000

Are you making these common gardening mistakes this month? In this video, we dive into the top September gardening blunders that can damage your plants or ruin next year's display. From pruning at the wrong time to overwatering as temperatures cool, Walking Talking Gardeners covers everything you need to know to transition your garden into autumn successfully.

Learn how to handle falling leaves on your lawn, why you should keep weeding, and the secret to extending your flowering season through deadheading. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, these tips will help you avoid "wiltering" and keep your garden thriving!

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STOP! Prune Roses NOW - but avoid these five autumn mistakes!

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:44:39 +0000

Don't touch those secateurs yet! In this video, we dive into the essential rules of autumn rose care for the Walking Talking Gardeners community. While it might be tempting to give your roses a heavy prune in September, doing it at the wrong time or using the wrong technique can seriously weaken your plants before winter.

We break down the five most common autumn mistakes, from improper tool sterilization to pruning the wrong rose groups. You’ll learn exactly which cuts are safe to make right now—including how to create the perfect "goblet shape" for airflow—and which roses (like Hybrid Teas and Floribundas) should wait until March.

Whether you're tending to climbing roses, rambling roses, or shrub varieties, this guide ensures your garden stays healthy, disease-free, and ready for a spectacular display next spring.

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