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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Unique Soil and Climate Challenges
- RHS Garden Hyde Hall has challenging clay soil that can be very muddy or crack dry quickly.
- Its location near the coast brings cold, salt-laden winds affecting plant growth conditions.
David Austin Roses' Unique Value
- David Austin roses combine old English flower form and scent with modern disease resistance.
- They enhance roses' appeal by restoring fragrance often lost in many garden varieties.
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.