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Most Gardeners kill their Dahlias in winter - Here's how to save them!

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:42:37 +0000

Wondering how to overwinter and or winterize dahlias and stop tubers from rotting or freezing over the winter? In this guide, we break down exactly how to protect dahlias so they come back bigger and better next year. Whether you need to lift and store dahlia tubers in pots, overwinter tender varieties like Bishop of Llandaff in an unheated greenhouse, or leave hardy varieties in the ground with a thick layer of dry mulch, we cover the essential winter dahlia care tips every gardener needs to know. Plus, we explore how to avoid the three biggest winter dahlia killers: fungal rots, tuber dehydration, and freezing wet soil.

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Cut these Plants Back Now in November, Before it's too Late! Prune, trim

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 08:54:21 +0000

November is a critical window in the gardening calendar. Knowing what to prune now—and what to leave strictly alone—can make all the difference for your garden's health and next season's blooms and harvests. In this video, we cover essential autumn pruning jobs, from taming unruly pyracantha and pruning grapevines for maximum fruiting, to tackling climbing and shrub roses, cutting back autumn raspberries, winter hygiene pruning, and when to start on apple and pear trees. We also look at the crucial plants you must NEVER cut at this time of year (including the Prunus family) to protect them from disease.

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Stop buying grapevines! All you need is a piece of woody stick! How to propagate hardwood cuttings

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:37:39 +0000

Stop buying expensive grapevines from garden centers! In this step-by-step gardening tutorial, learn how to propagate grapevines from hardwood cuttings using simple, dormant woody stems. Propagating grapes at home is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to multiply your favorite dessert and wine grape varieties for free.

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STOP! Don't you DARE cut these plants in November

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:37:14 +0000

Before you start your late autumn garden tidy-up, put down the secateurs! Pruning the wrong plants in November can ruin next year’s floral display, expose tender perennials to winter frost damage, or strip essential food sources and shelter away from garden wildlife. In this autumn gardening guide, we break down the specific shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials you should never cut back in November, the reasons behind leaving them alone, and exactly when to prune them instead for healthy growth and maximum blooms next spring and summer.

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STOP! 8 Urgent November Gardening Jobs You'll Regret Ignoring

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:43:09 +0000

Don't let the first hard frost catch your garden unprepared! November is a vital transition month in the gardening calendar. Taking care of these urgent garden jobs before freezing temperatures arrive will protect your tender perennials, safeguard your fruit crops, keep your lawn healthy, and set your beds up for strong, healthy growth next spring. In this guide, Walking Talking Gardeners walks you through an essential November checklist packed with practical tips, autumn garden maintenance techniques, and winter plant protection strategies.

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Should I Cut, Prune my Hydrangeas now

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:39:52 +0000

Wondering if now is the right time to cut back or prune your hydrangeas? Before you grab the secateurs, you need to know which type of hydrangea you have. Pruning at the wrong time or cutting into the wrong stems can cost you an entire summer of blooms. In this guide, we break down how to identify the 5 most common garden hydrangeas and exactly when and how to prune each one for the best flowering display.

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Stop! Never Forget these November Garden Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:40:59 +0000

November is a critical transition month in the garden. Before hard frosts set in and winter arrives, taking care of essential garden maintenance protects your plants, enriches your soil, and sets you up for a thriving spring display. In this guide, we walk through the essential November garden jobs you shouldn't overlook. We cover everything from lifting and insulating tender perennials to planting late spring bulbs, winterizing raised beds, caring for garden tools, and prepping your greenhouse. Whether you're managing containers, flower borders, or a productive vegetable patch, these practical tips will keep your garden healthy and resilient all season long.

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Top Five Flowering Shrubs for November

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:55:13 +0000

Think your garden has to look bare and dull once November arrives? Think again! While most plants have finished for the season, several tough, beautiful shrubs provide vibrant late-autumn color, fragrant blooms, and essential food for pollinators and wildlife. In this video, Simon shares his top 5 flowering shrubs to plant for November interest, plus a very special 6th bonus plant that surprises us with a late second flush of blooms when conditions are right. From frost-hardy classics and scented wonders to shrubs that thrive in various garden soils, discover how to keep your borders alive with blooms well into late autumn and early winter.

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Stop buying Begonias! All you need is a single leaf How to propagate from leaf cuttings

noreply@blogger.com (Simon Eade) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:46:55 +0000

Learn how to propagate Begonias from a single leaf and turn one healthy cutting into dozens of brand-new, free plants! 🌿 In this step-by-step begonia leaf propagation tutorial, we show you the exact technique to propagate begonias using leaf vein cuttings—including the Begonia masoniana (Iron Cross Begonia). You’ll discover how to select the best leaf, sterilise your propagation tools and compost to prevent fungal rot, make precise cuts across the veins, and create the ideal humid environment for strong root growth and new plantlets. Whether you're growing indoor houseplants or exotic garden varieties, propagating begonias from leaf cuttings is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to expand your plant collection for free.

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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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