Gardening with the RHS Episode 5: Spotlight on RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Grow Your Own tips, rose care and tackling weeds
Apr 18, 2013
In this engaging conversation, Matthew Biggs, a seasoned plantsman, and Ian Le Gros, the dedicated curator of RHS Garden Hyde Hall, take listeners on a vivid exploration of this iconic garden. They share invaluable Grow Your Own tips for new gardeners, discuss essential rose care techniques, and reveal effective strategies for weed control. Matthew also highlights the latest events across RHS gardens, making it clear that there's always something blooming and exciting to discover in the world of gardening.
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Salvias Create Vibrant Drifts
- Large drifts of salvias create impressive carpets of color in late spring and early summer.
- These ornamental sages add solid, striking mauve hues to the landscape.
Robinsons' Garden Origins
- Dr. Robinson transitioned from a Harley Street specialist to managing a large farm at Hyde Hall.
- His passion led to transforming a working farm into a well-known garden starting with a kitchen garden.
Spring Rose Care Tips
- Remove old rose foliage and prune roses early in spring for a clean start.
- Mulch around rose bases to suppress diseases like black spot and mildew.