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by taking begonia leaf cuttings.Grow begonias with other slug-proof plants.Plant up a hanging basket with begonia and plectranthus plants.Brighten up a shady corner with a rustic display of begonias and pelargoniums.

What is the best time for sowing real Geraniums (not Pelargoniums).? Pieter Hello Pieter, You can sow geranium seed in early spring. They will need a little heat, 15C is recommended - so it would be good to do it in a greenhouse or on a warm

pelargoniums....the indoor or bedding "geraniums".....or the hardy,outdoor ones? Hi every body, thanks for the replys,I have a lot of  fuchsias which when pinched out produce twice as Many flowers,was trying to do the same with geraniums but unsure exactly

in a cool, lightly shaded spot.AdamWhen it's flowered, cut back the begonia and move it indoors. The ferns can be repotted or enjoyed in the garden.More planting combinations for shadeGrowing shade-loving acer and ajuga.Grow plants for shade

bitten off cleanly but was not eaten. i suppose the snail spat it out and shouted "yuk" that tastes awful. lol They do nibble pelargoniums, which are often called bedding geraniums. The hardy true perennial geraniums seem immune. I've never noticed any

Red geranium plants, e.g. Pelargonium 'Toscana Tabea' x5Red trailing verbenas x3Dichondra 'Silver Falls' x535cm wire hanging basket and linerCompost and slow-release fertiliserWater-retaining gelSuspend the basket to make planting up the sides easier and add a

A wide variety of pots have graced my patio all summer, hosting a wide and varied range of plants from agapanthus and phormium to miscanthus, eucomis, pelargoniums, and an assortment of colourful bedding - to name but a few.I love growing things

of the prolonged cold remains to be seen, yet I’m convinced that the aphids starting breeding earlier than ever this year. My dwarf runner beans, growing in massive pots, were the first victims, followed by the overwintering geraniums and pelargoniums

A shady garden might seem like a challenge, but in reality there's a huge range of plants suitable for growing in dark places. This container display is made using a boldselection of plants, combining different leaf forms, colours and textures

agree that Gardenia can be overpowering indoors - ok for a litle while and then it gets too much. The common flowering currant shrub is one most people do not want to be close to. Some people find the smell of pelargoniums off-putting but the ones