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David Domoney
1 month ago
October | Step-by-Step Gardening at Blue Diamond's Bridgemere Show Gardens | Ep 21 #garden
October gardening: small trees, planting trees, apples, apple breeding, growing updates, green manures & blueberries for productive autumn gardens.
In episode 21 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens & Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery, I cover small trees, autumn planting, apples, growing updates, green manures & blueberries.
WIN 1 of 5 Frank P Matthews Scrumptious® Medium Apple Trees
To enter:
1. Click the link: https://bit.ly/422rGtm
2. Comment on this video.
3. Subscribe to this channel.
Open to UK mainland residents only. Closes 29/10/2026 at 11:59 pm (UK time). T&Cs apply.
Step-by-Step Guide: Small Trees
Small gardens still have room for the right tree. I share five compact choices for wildlife, shelter, dappled shade, autumn colour & year-round privacy.
Trees featured: Malus ‘Gorgeous’, ‘Golden Hornet’, Crataegus (hawthorn), Sorbus (mountain ash/rowan), Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’, Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Tree
Autumn is ideal for planting trees. I demonstrate how to prepare the hole, set the depth, water thoroughly, stake securely, & mulch.
Tree featured: Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’.
Plant of the Month: Apples
Apples offer blossom, fruit, autumn colour & wildlife value for gardens of many sizes. I compare eating, cooking & dual-purpose apples, plus pollination, rootstocks, harvest times & trained forms.
Varieties featured: Malus, Malus domestica, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Bramley’s Seedling’, ‘Red Windsor’, ‘Scrumptious®’, ‘James Grieve’ & ‘Legacy™’.
Apple Breeding Masterclass
At Frank P Matthews Tree Farm, I go behind the scenes to see how apples are propagated, crossed & selected, & why developing a new variety can take years.
Varieties featured: Malus, ‘Eden™’ & ‘Surprize™’.
Growing Updates
I check flowering dahlias, cosmos & ripening pumpkins, then trim pumpkin runners to focus growth. I also clear a garden bed, retaining legume roots for next year’s crops.
Job of the Month: Green Manures
I sow green manures into an empty bed to compare how they improve soil structure, add organic matter, fix nitrogen & suppress weeds before next year.
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting Blueberries
I plant blueberries in containers using ericaceous compost, pairing two varieties for better cross-pollination & covering the watering, feeding & positioning needed for healthy crops.
00:00 October Gardening Introduction
00:38 Trees for Small Gardens – Crab Apple
02:12 Tree for Exposed Areas – Hawthorn (Crataegus)
02:59 Tree for Dappled Shade – Mountain Ash (Sorbus)
03:55 Evergreen Privacy Tree – Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus
04:33 Tree for Shady Sheltered Spots – Japanese Maple
05:31 How to Plant a Tree
06:05 How to Dig a Tree Planting Hole & Basin
07:19 Mycorrhizal Fungi, Roots & Tree Guard
08:18 How to Stake a Tree at 45°, Tie & Mulch
09:31 Why Choose an Apple Tree?
10:50 Plant of the Month – Apples
11:03 Apple Varieties Explained
12:05 New Apple Variety – Legacy
13:05 Apple Tree Buying Tips
13:29 Apple Rootstocks – Small, Medium or Large
14:57 Apple Tree Types – Fan, Step Over, Espalier
14:40 Behind the Scenes of Frank P Matthews
16:00 How Are Apple Trees Cloned?
16:13 Growing Apple Trees from Seed
16:39 Apple Mother Trees Explained
17:15 Which Apples Don’t Go Brown? Eden
16:59 How to Create a New Apple Variety?
18:51 Which Apple Has Pink Flesh? Surprize
20:31 How was Apple Legacy Bred for 2026?
20:52 What Is an Apple Tree Sport?
21:51 October Growing: Dahlias, Cosmos & Pumpkins
22:29 Why Dig in Broad Bean & Sweet Pea Roots?
25:12 Win 1 of 5 Scrumptious Apple Trees
25:42 Why Use Green Manures?
26:53 Sowing Fothergills Green Manures Rhy
27:44 Sowing Fothergills Autumn Winter Mix
29:03 Planting Blueberries
29:44 Why Plant Blueberries Together?
30:19 How to Plant a Blueberry in a Container?
32:14 Credits
Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens, a destination for plant lovers.
Learn more: https://www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk/
What3Words: ///marine.cheat.waltzes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluediamond.homeandgarden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluediamondgardencentres
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@UCTMRVjzVh9Xw5BOiZhVAqTQ
Find your nearest Blue Diamond store:
https://www.bluediamond.gg/
David Domoney:
https://www.daviddomoney.com
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David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. FLS. Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group. Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture. Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#DavidDomoney #StepByStepGardening #OctoberGardening #AutumnGardening #SmallTrees #TreePlanting #AppleTrees #GrowingApples #GreenManure #Blueberries #AutumnPlanting #UKGardening
View on YouTubeIn episode 21 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens & Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery, I cover small trees, autumn planting, apples, growing updates, green manures & blueberries.
WIN 1 of 5 Frank P Matthews Scrumptious® Medium Apple Trees
To enter:
1. Click the link: https://bit.ly/422rGtm
2. Comment on this video.
3. Subscribe to this channel.
Open to UK mainland residents only. Closes 29/10/2026 at 11:59 pm (UK time). T&Cs apply.
Step-by-Step Guide: Small Trees
Small gardens still have room for the right tree. I share five compact choices for wildlife, shelter, dappled shade, autumn colour & year-round privacy.
Trees featured: Malus ‘Gorgeous’, ‘Golden Hornet’, Crataegus (hawthorn), Sorbus (mountain ash/rowan), Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’, Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Tree
Autumn is ideal for planting trees. I demonstrate how to prepare the hole, set the depth, water thoroughly, stake securely, & mulch.
Tree featured: Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’.
Plant of the Month: Apples
Apples offer blossom, fruit, autumn colour & wildlife value for gardens of many sizes. I compare eating, cooking & dual-purpose apples, plus pollination, rootstocks, harvest times & trained forms.
Varieties featured: Malus, Malus domestica, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Bramley’s Seedling’, ‘Red Windsor’, ‘Scrumptious®’, ‘James Grieve’ & ‘Legacy™’.
Apple Breeding Masterclass
At Frank P Matthews Tree Farm, I go behind the scenes to see how apples are propagated, crossed & selected, & why developing a new variety can take years.
Varieties featured: Malus, ‘Eden™’ & ‘Surprize™’.
Growing Updates
I check flowering dahlias, cosmos & ripening pumpkins, then trim pumpkin runners to focus growth. I also clear a garden bed, retaining legume roots for next year’s crops.
Job of the Month: Green Manures
I sow green manures into an empty bed to compare how they improve soil structure, add organic matter, fix nitrogen & suppress weeds before next year.
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting Blueberries
I plant blueberries in containers using ericaceous compost, pairing two varieties for better cross-pollination & covering the watering, feeding & positioning needed for healthy crops.
00:00 October Gardening Introduction
00:38 Trees for Small Gardens – Crab Apple
02:12 Tree for Exposed Areas – Hawthorn (Crataegus)
02:59 Tree for Dappled Shade – Mountain Ash (Sorbus)
03:55 Evergreen Privacy Tree – Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus
04:33 Tree for Shady Sheltered Spots – Japanese Maple
05:31 How to Plant a Tree
06:05 How to Dig a Tree Planting Hole & Basin
07:19 Mycorrhizal Fungi, Roots & Tree Guard
08:18 How to Stake a Tree at 45°, Tie & Mulch
09:31 Why Choose an Apple Tree?
10:50 Plant of the Month – Apples
11:03 Apple Varieties Explained
12:05 New Apple Variety – Legacy
13:05 Apple Tree Buying Tips
13:29 Apple Rootstocks – Small, Medium or Large
14:57 Apple Tree Types – Fan, Step Over, Espalier
14:40 Behind the Scenes of Frank P Matthews
16:00 How Are Apple Trees Cloned?
16:13 Growing Apple Trees from Seed
16:39 Apple Mother Trees Explained
17:15 Which Apples Don’t Go Brown? Eden
16:59 How to Create a New Apple Variety?
18:51 Which Apple Has Pink Flesh? Surprize
20:31 How was Apple Legacy Bred for 2026?
20:52 What Is an Apple Tree Sport?
21:51 October Growing: Dahlias, Cosmos & Pumpkins
22:29 Why Dig in Broad Bean & Sweet Pea Roots?
25:12 Win 1 of 5 Scrumptious Apple Trees
25:42 Why Use Green Manures?
26:53 Sowing Fothergills Green Manures Rhy
27:44 Sowing Fothergills Autumn Winter Mix
29:03 Planting Blueberries
29:44 Why Plant Blueberries Together?
30:19 How to Plant a Blueberry in a Container?
32:14 Credits
Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens, a destination for plant lovers.
Learn more: https://www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk/
What3Words: ///marine.cheat.waltzes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluediamond.homeandgarden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluediamondgardencentres
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@UCTMRVjzVh9Xw5BOiZhVAqTQ
Find your nearest Blue Diamond store:
https://www.bluediamond.gg/
David Domoney:
https://www.daviddomoney.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
My newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sign-up-to-my-newsletter/
David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. FLS. Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group. Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture. Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#DavidDomoney #StepByStepGardening #OctoberGardening #AutumnGardening #SmallTrees #TreePlanting #AppleTrees #GrowingApples #GreenManure #Blueberries #AutumnPlanting #UKGardening
David Domoney
2 years ago
Grow Stunning Winter Colour With Dogwood Red and Gold Stems
Add instant winter colour! Learn how to grow dogwood for vibrant red and gold stems, even in the coldest months.
Dogwood is one of the most reliable and dramatic plants you can grow for year-round interest, especially in winter when its colourful stems take centre stage. In this video, I show you how to grow and care for dogwood successfully, focusing on two standout varieties: golden-stemmed Cornus flaviramea and red-stemmed Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’.
You’ll discover why dogwood is so easy to grow, where it performs best in the garden, and how to prune it correctly to maximise stem colour. I also share fascinating history behind the name “dogwood,” plus tips on planting, soil types, and spacing for the best visual impact.
Perfect for borders, mixed planting schemes, and low-maintenance gardens, dogwood delivers colour, structure, and value for years to come.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why dogwood is prized for winter stem colour
- How to grow dogwood in the UK climate
- Best dogwood varieties for red and gold stems
- When and how to prune for the brightest colour
- Soil and planting tips for long-term success
- How to propagate dogwood from cuttings
👍 Like the video if you found it useful
🔔 Subscribe for more expert plant profiles and gardening advice
For more advice on growing plants, visit my website
https://www.daviddomoney.com/how-to-grow-cornus-dogwood-in-the-garden/
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David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Colourful stems of dogwood
00:57 Interesting facts
01:35 Do you like dags
02:20 Easy to grow, and very tough
03:10 Hardy choice, it can cope with very cold weather
04:25 Summer foliage is rich green and glossy
05:10 Planting location - ideal location.
05:57 Thanks for watching
View on YouTubeDogwood is one of the most reliable and dramatic plants you can grow for year-round interest, especially in winter when its colourful stems take centre stage. In this video, I show you how to grow and care for dogwood successfully, focusing on two standout varieties: golden-stemmed Cornus flaviramea and red-stemmed Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’.
You’ll discover why dogwood is so easy to grow, where it performs best in the garden, and how to prune it correctly to maximise stem colour. I also share fascinating history behind the name “dogwood,” plus tips on planting, soil types, and spacing for the best visual impact.
Perfect for borders, mixed planting schemes, and low-maintenance gardens, dogwood delivers colour, structure, and value for years to come.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why dogwood is prized for winter stem colour
- How to grow dogwood in the UK climate
- Best dogwood varieties for red and gold stems
- When and how to prune for the brightest colour
- Soil and planting tips for long-term success
- How to propagate dogwood from cuttings
👍 Like the video if you found it useful
🔔 Subscribe for more expert plant profiles and gardening advice
For more advice on growing plants, visit my website
https://www.daviddomoney.com/how-to-grow-cornus-dogwood-in-the-garden/
Chat with me on social media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Twitter - https://twitter.com/daviddomoney
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
Sign up for my newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sign-up-to-my-newsletter/
David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Colourful stems of dogwood
00:57 Interesting facts
01:35 Do you like dags
02:20 Easy to grow, and very tough
03:10 Hardy choice, it can cope with very cold weather
04:25 Summer foliage is rich green and glossy
05:10 Planting location - ideal location.
05:57 Thanks for watching
David Domoney
1 year ago
Front Door Decorations For A Spooky Halloween Display
How I made my front door into a super spooky display for Halloween, that you can easily replicate at home.
Get ready to transform your home into a haunted house this Halloween!
In this video, I give my front porch a complete Halloween makeover using a mix of garden features, homemade decorations and autumn planting. From wool spider webs and handkerchief ghosts to pipe-cleaner spiders, pumpkins, lanterns and a dramatic Halloween wreath, there are plenty of easy ideas you can recreate at home.
I’ll also show you how to make the most of what you already have in your garden. Whether that’s bay trees, climbing roses, honeysuckle, hanging baskets or containers, and embellish them to create a fun and spooky seasonal display.
You’ll discover:
• How I create sustainable spider webs using wool
• How to make simple handkerchief ghosts
• Easy DIY pipe-cleaner spiders
• Halloween decorations using terracotta pots
• Autumn container planting ideas
• How I make a larger garden ghost
• Pumpkin decorating inspiration
• Ideas for spooky windows and porch displays
• How I create a Halloween door wreath
Get the whole family involved and create something special for Halloween.
Read the full article and 13 Halloween door decorations to try this year: https://www.everest.co.uk/doors/entrance/halloween-door-decorations/
00:00 How to create a Halloween front porch display
00:25 Decorating bay trees for Halloween
00:47 How to make a ghost
01:00 How to make pipe-cleaner spiders
01:13 How to use white pebbles in a Halloween display
01:29 Halloween container ideas
02:06 Ghost decorations
02:22 How to make a large garden ghost
02:29 Blue Prince pumpkins
02:39 How to add spooky finishing touches
03:00 How to use fabric and netting for Halloween decorations
03:11 How to make your Halloween display even spookier
03:33 How to decorate windows for Halloween
04:02 Halloween wreath
04:41 The reveal of my Halloween Porch
A big thank you to @EverestHomeImprovements for sponsoring this video.
If you enjoyed the video, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more gardening inspiration, seasonal projects and practical ideas for your home and garden.
David Domoney
Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#Halloween #HalloweenDecor #FrontDoorDecor #HalloweenIdeas #HalloweenDIY #DavidDomoney #GardenIdeas #AutumnDecor
View on YouTubeGet ready to transform your home into a haunted house this Halloween!
In this video, I give my front porch a complete Halloween makeover using a mix of garden features, homemade decorations and autumn planting. From wool spider webs and handkerchief ghosts to pipe-cleaner spiders, pumpkins, lanterns and a dramatic Halloween wreath, there are plenty of easy ideas you can recreate at home.
I’ll also show you how to make the most of what you already have in your garden. Whether that’s bay trees, climbing roses, honeysuckle, hanging baskets or containers, and embellish them to create a fun and spooky seasonal display.
You’ll discover:
• How I create sustainable spider webs using wool
• How to make simple handkerchief ghosts
• Easy DIY pipe-cleaner spiders
• Halloween decorations using terracotta pots
• Autumn container planting ideas
• How I make a larger garden ghost
• Pumpkin decorating inspiration
• Ideas for spooky windows and porch displays
• How I create a Halloween door wreath
Get the whole family involved and create something special for Halloween.
Read the full article and 13 Halloween door decorations to try this year: https://www.everest.co.uk/doors/entrance/halloween-door-decorations/
00:00 How to create a Halloween front porch display
00:25 Decorating bay trees for Halloween
00:47 How to make a ghost
01:00 How to make pipe-cleaner spiders
01:13 How to use white pebbles in a Halloween display
01:29 Halloween container ideas
02:06 Ghost decorations
02:22 How to make a large garden ghost
02:29 Blue Prince pumpkins
02:39 How to add spooky finishing touches
03:00 How to use fabric and netting for Halloween decorations
03:11 How to make your Halloween display even spookier
03:33 How to decorate windows for Halloween
04:02 Halloween wreath
04:41 The reveal of my Halloween Porch
A big thank you to @EverestHomeImprovements for sponsoring this video.
If you enjoyed the video, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more gardening inspiration, seasonal projects and practical ideas for your home and garden.
David Domoney
Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#Halloween #HalloweenDecor #FrontDoorDecor #HalloweenIdeas #HalloweenDIY #DavidDomoney #GardenIdeas #AutumnDecor
David Domoney
1 month ago
October | Step-by-Step Gardening at Blue Diamond's Bridgemere Show Gardens | Ep 21 #garden
October gardening: small trees, planting trees, apples, apple breeding, growing updates, green manures & blueberries for productive autumn gardens.
In episode 21 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens & Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery, I cover small trees, autumn planting, apples, growing updates, green manures & blueberries.
WIN 1 of 5 Frank P Matthews Scrumptious® Medium Apple Trees
To enter:
1. Click the link: https://bit.ly/422rGtm
2. Comment on this video.
3. Subscribe to this channel.
Open to UK mainland residents only. Closes 29/10/2026 at 11:59 pm (UK time). T&Cs apply.
Step-by-Step Guide: Small Trees
Small gardens still have room for the right tree. I share five compact choices for wildlife, shelter, dappled shade, autumn colour & year-round privacy.
Trees featured: Malus ‘Gorgeous’, ‘Golden Hornet’, Crataegus (hawthorn), Sorbus (mountain ash/rowan), Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’, Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Tree
Autumn is ideal for planting trees. I demonstrate how to prepare the hole, set the depth, water thoroughly, stake securely, & mulch.
Tree featured: Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’.
Plant of the Month: Apples
Apples offer blossom, fruit, autumn colour & wildlife value for gardens of many sizes. I compare eating, cooking & dual-purpose apples, plus pollination, rootstocks, harvest times & trained forms.
Varieties featured: Malus, Malus domestica, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Bramley’s Seedling’, ‘Red Windsor’, ‘Scrumptious®’, ‘James Grieve’ & ‘Legacy™’.
Apple Breeding Masterclass
At Frank P Matthews Tree Farm, I go behind the scenes to see how apples are propagated, crossed & selected, & why developing a new variety can take years.
Varieties featured: Malus, ‘Eden™’ & ‘Surprize™’.
Growing Updates
I check flowering dahlias, cosmos & ripening pumpkins, then trim pumpkin runners to focus growth. I also clear a garden bed, retaining legume roots for next year’s crops.
Job of the Month: Green Manures
I sow green manures into an empty bed to compare how they improve soil structure, add organic matter, fix nitrogen & suppress weeds before next year.
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting Blueberries
I plant blueberries in containers using ericaceous compost, pairing two varieties for better cross-pollination & covering the watering, feeding & positioning needed for healthy crops.
00:00 October Gardening Introduction
00:38 Trees for Small Gardens – Crab Apple
02:12 Tree for Exposed Areas – Hawthorn (Crataegus)
02:59 Tree for Dappled Shade – Mountain Ash (Sorbus)
03:55 Evergreen Privacy Tree – Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus
04:33 Tree for Shady Sheltered Spots – Japanese Maple
05:31 How to Plant a Tree
06:05 How to Dig a Tree Planting Hole & Basin
07:19 Mycorrhizal Fungi, Roots & Tree Guard
08:18 How to Stake a Tree at 45°, Tie & Mulch
09:31 Why Choose an Apple Tree?
10:50 Plant of the Month – Apples
11:03 Apple Varieties Explained
12:05 New Apple Variety – Legacy
13:05 Apple Tree Buying Tips
13:29 Apple Rootstocks – Small, Medium or Large
14:57 Apple Tree Types – Fan, Step Over, Espalier
14:40 Behind the Scenes of Frank P Matthews
16:00 How Are Apple Trees Cloned?
16:13 Growing Apple Trees from Seed
16:39 Apple Mother Trees Explained
17:15 Which Apples Don’t Go Brown? Eden
16:59 How to Create a New Apple Variety?
18:51 Which Apple Has Pink Flesh? Surprize
20:31 How was Apple Legacy Bred for 2026?
20:52 What Is an Apple Tree Sport?
21:51 October Growing: Dahlias, Cosmos & Pumpkins
22:29 Why Dig in Broad Bean & Sweet Pea Roots?
25:12 Win 1 of 5 Scrumptious Apple Trees
25:42 Why Use Green Manures?
26:53 Sowing Fothergills Green Manures Rhy
27:44 Sowing Fothergills Autumn Winter Mix
29:03 Planting Blueberries
29:44 Why Plant Blueberries Together?
30:19 How to Plant a Blueberry in a Container?
32:14 Credits
Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens, a destination for plant lovers.
Learn more: https://www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk/
What3Words: ///marine.cheat.waltzes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluediamond.homeandgarden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluediamondgardencentres
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@UCTMRVjzVh9Xw5BOiZhVAqTQ
Find your nearest Blue Diamond store:
https://www.bluediamond.gg/
David Domoney:
https://www.daviddomoney.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
My newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sign-up-to-my-newsletter/
David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. FLS. Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group. Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture. Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#DavidDomoney #StepByStepGardening #OctoberGardening #AutumnGardening #SmallTrees #TreePlanting #AppleTrees #GrowingApples #GreenManure #Blueberries #AutumnPlanting #UKGardening
View on YouTubeIn episode 21 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens & Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery, I cover small trees, autumn planting, apples, growing updates, green manures & blueberries.
WIN 1 of 5 Frank P Matthews Scrumptious® Medium Apple Trees
To enter:
1. Click the link: https://bit.ly/422rGtm
2. Comment on this video.
3. Subscribe to this channel.
Open to UK mainland residents only. Closes 29/10/2026 at 11:59 pm (UK time). T&Cs apply.
Step-by-Step Guide: Small Trees
Small gardens still have room for the right tree. I share five compact choices for wildlife, shelter, dappled shade, autumn colour & year-round privacy.
Trees featured: Malus ‘Gorgeous’, ‘Golden Hornet’, Crataegus (hawthorn), Sorbus (mountain ash/rowan), Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’, Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Tree
Autumn is ideal for planting trees. I demonstrate how to prepare the hole, set the depth, water thoroughly, stake securely, & mulch.
Tree featured: Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’.
Plant of the Month: Apples
Apples offer blossom, fruit, autumn colour & wildlife value for gardens of many sizes. I compare eating, cooking & dual-purpose apples, plus pollination, rootstocks, harvest times & trained forms.
Varieties featured: Malus, Malus domestica, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Bramley’s Seedling’, ‘Red Windsor’, ‘Scrumptious®’, ‘James Grieve’ & ‘Legacy™’.
Apple Breeding Masterclass
At Frank P Matthews Tree Farm, I go behind the scenes to see how apples are propagated, crossed & selected, & why developing a new variety can take years.
Varieties featured: Malus, ‘Eden™’ & ‘Surprize™’.
Growing Updates
I check flowering dahlias, cosmos & ripening pumpkins, then trim pumpkin runners to focus growth. I also clear a garden bed, retaining legume roots for next year’s crops.
Job of the Month: Green Manures
I sow green manures into an empty bed to compare how they improve soil structure, add organic matter, fix nitrogen & suppress weeds before next year.
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting Blueberries
I plant blueberries in containers using ericaceous compost, pairing two varieties for better cross-pollination & covering the watering, feeding & positioning needed for healthy crops.
00:00 October Gardening Introduction
00:38 Trees for Small Gardens – Crab Apple
02:12 Tree for Exposed Areas – Hawthorn (Crataegus)
02:59 Tree for Dappled Shade – Mountain Ash (Sorbus)
03:55 Evergreen Privacy Tree – Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus
04:33 Tree for Shady Sheltered Spots – Japanese Maple
05:31 How to Plant a Tree
06:05 How to Dig a Tree Planting Hole & Basin
07:19 Mycorrhizal Fungi, Roots & Tree Guard
08:18 How to Stake a Tree at 45°, Tie & Mulch
09:31 Why Choose an Apple Tree?
10:50 Plant of the Month – Apples
11:03 Apple Varieties Explained
12:05 New Apple Variety – Legacy
13:05 Apple Tree Buying Tips
13:29 Apple Rootstocks – Small, Medium or Large
14:57 Apple Tree Types – Fan, Step Over, Espalier
14:40 Behind the Scenes of Frank P Matthews
16:00 How Are Apple Trees Cloned?
16:13 Growing Apple Trees from Seed
16:39 Apple Mother Trees Explained
17:15 Which Apples Don’t Go Brown? Eden
16:59 How to Create a New Apple Variety?
18:51 Which Apple Has Pink Flesh? Surprize
20:31 How was Apple Legacy Bred for 2026?
20:52 What Is an Apple Tree Sport?
21:51 October Growing: Dahlias, Cosmos & Pumpkins
22:29 Why Dig in Broad Bean & Sweet Pea Roots?
25:12 Win 1 of 5 Scrumptious Apple Trees
25:42 Why Use Green Manures?
26:53 Sowing Fothergills Green Manures Rhy
27:44 Sowing Fothergills Autumn Winter Mix
29:03 Planting Blueberries
29:44 Why Plant Blueberries Together?
30:19 How to Plant a Blueberry in a Container?
32:14 Credits
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Grow Stunning Winter Colour With Dogwood Red and Gold Stems
Add instant winter colour! Learn how to grow dogwood for vibrant red and gold stems, even in the coldest months.
Dogwood is one of the most reliable and dramatic plants you can grow for year-round interest, especially in winter when its colourful stems take centre stage. In this video, I show you how to grow and care for dogwood successfully, focusing on two standout varieties: golden-stemmed Cornus flaviramea and red-stemmed Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’.
You’ll discover why dogwood is so easy to grow, where it performs best in the garden, and how to prune it correctly to maximise stem colour. I also share fascinating history behind the name “dogwood,” plus tips on planting, soil types, and spacing for the best visual impact.
Perfect for borders, mixed planting schemes, and low-maintenance gardens, dogwood delivers colour, structure, and value for years to come.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why dogwood is prized for winter stem colour
- How to grow dogwood in the UK climate
- Best dogwood varieties for red and gold stems
- When and how to prune for the brightest colour
- Soil and planting tips for long-term success
- How to propagate dogwood from cuttings
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Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
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00:00 Introduction
00:22 Colourful stems of dogwood
00:57 Interesting facts
01:35 Do you like dags
02:20 Easy to grow, and very tough
03:10 Hardy choice, it can cope with very cold weather
04:25 Summer foliage is rich green and glossy
05:10 Planting location - ideal location.
05:57 Thanks for watching
View on YouTubeDogwood is one of the most reliable and dramatic plants you can grow for year-round interest, especially in winter when its colourful stems take centre stage. In this video, I show you how to grow and care for dogwood successfully, focusing on two standout varieties: golden-stemmed Cornus flaviramea and red-stemmed Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’.
You’ll discover why dogwood is so easy to grow, where it performs best in the garden, and how to prune it correctly to maximise stem colour. I also share fascinating history behind the name “dogwood,” plus tips on planting, soil types, and spacing for the best visual impact.
Perfect for borders, mixed planting schemes, and low-maintenance gardens, dogwood delivers colour, structure, and value for years to come.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why dogwood is prized for winter stem colour
- How to grow dogwood in the UK climate
- Best dogwood varieties for red and gold stems
- When and how to prune for the brightest colour
- Soil and planting tips for long-term success
- How to propagate dogwood from cuttings
👍 Like the video if you found it useful
🔔 Subscribe for more expert plant profiles and gardening advice
For more advice on growing plants, visit my website
https://www.daviddomoney.com/how-to-grow-cornus-dogwood-in-the-garden/
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David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Colourful stems of dogwood
00:57 Interesting facts
01:35 Do you like dags
02:20 Easy to grow, and very tough
03:10 Hardy choice, it can cope with very cold weather
04:25 Summer foliage is rich green and glossy
05:10 Planting location - ideal location.
05:57 Thanks for watching
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