10 top tips for container-growing

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It is of course vital that crops are watered sufficiently, especially during the summer months, but it is surprisingly easy to give too much TLC to plants and end up overwatering them. Symptoms of thi

Make more thin-rooted perennials such as Japanese anemones, phlox and hardy geraniums with this method of root cuttings. Lift a clump of your chosen plant with a garden fork, select the best roots and

Plant skimmias in pots so you can position them in spots where you can best see their attractive berries now, their pretty flower buds at the end of winter and blossom in spring. Skimmias do best in p

For gardeners who have trouble working at ground level, those who have troublesome soil, or those who want to add a decorative feature to their space, raised beds are a fantastic solution that will la