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Hello everyone,been to a seed swop/very cheap sale today and came back with this amongst other things. The guy on the stall didn't know the name of it but it grows to be a big plant/shrub, has a flower spire bit like nettles he said. The leaves

and ensure watering is adequate. Busy lizzies do not like strong sun, the tomatoes are young plants with immature leaves so sensitive to sun.   I would be interested in other comments....some of my pelargoniums have white leaves but I do t suspect pest

Bedding geraniums are actually members of the genus Pelargonium. Many varieties of pelargonium are used as bedding or house plants.Unlike most annual bedding plants, geraniums are easily propagated by cuttings, so you don't have to fork out for more

in the Gardeners' World Awards 2010 has highlighted their popularity.The category for 'Best Plant for Bedding' was won by pansy and viola with a very respectable 20 per cent of the vote. They beat summer favourites like pelargonium with 17 per cent of votes

Its the end of July and most of the pelagoniums I bought as plugs in March to grow on till May then put into beds have not yet flowered. In fact a few have hardy grown. I know the weather hasn't helped but why are the same ones flowering

in the garden before you leave them out.Feed fast-growing plants with fertiliser Thin out congested pond plantsHand flower beds to prevent weeds establishing Around the gardenPlant out dahlias into well-prepared soil Regularly tie tall stems of delphiniums

pelargoniumsTrain the main stem of cucumber plants up a wire Water plants in pots and grow bagsGreenhouse50 minutes Find out how to keep your shrubs beautiful

. Create lots of lanterns for a dramatic display and they'll really light up the scene.Sow green manure crops to fill bare soilRemove pond weedsHoe and hand weed bordersAround the gardenDead head pelargoniums and other summer bedding plantsPrune wisteria

.Freesias remind me of my sister as we carried little white baskets of Freesias as her bridesmaids.Mint reminds me of my father whose breath smelt minty when I was kissed goodbye at school gates.Gorse reminds me of beach holidays, not because it grows in the sandy

in the winter to stop the phormium's roots freezing.More container ideas for shade-loving plantsGrowing shade-tolerant begonia and plectranthus in a container.Brightening a shady corner with begonia and pelargonium.Growing shade-loving hostas and ferns.