Keeping plants growing well

Drought-tolerant succulent plants make for the perfect potted specimens

Add drama to your garden with potted exotics. Soak the plant, in its original pot, in some not-too-cold water. Then move the new, empty, pot into position; this saves you doing so when it’s full of he

Keep those containers looking marvellous well into autumn, for wonderful colours and scents right through the seasons

Sow tender crops now while plants have time to grow and crop later. Early-sown French beans and courgettes can run out of steam, so having fresh plants will extend the cropping period. They will germi

Create a long-lasting container display with plants that will return year on year

As summer approaches, our thoughts turn to eating outside, making the most of longer days and warm weather. Even in a small space, it’s easy to grow delicious things to eat and, where space is limited