Plant a fruit tree in a container

Even a small country garden can contain an ‘orchard’ of trees and shrubs, so you can fill your fruit bowl with home-grown apples, pears, plums and more

When thinking about growing pears, the first thing you will want to decide is which of the types you want to grow – dessert pears, or those for cooking. Dessert pears are sweeter while cooking types a

Bob explains why we should all be growing pears if we have the room

For me, having plants in containers scattered throughout the garden creates wonderful moments, whether the pots are full-on focal points or just a pause as you move through the garden. They’re a simpl

Brighten up the season with a collection of cheerful, chirpy and colourful containers

With AG’s gardening expert Ruth Hayes