container gardening

To keep potted plants healthy and thriving, they need to be repotted regularly. This means taking them out of their container and either putting them into a new, larger container, or simply replanting them into the same container with fresh potting mix. Repotting is done to provide extra growing space and nutrients.   How often to repot The frequency of...

Containers are a great way to showcase your favourite plants and inject a bit of personality into your home and garden. Whatever container your plant calls home, here are our top four tips to ensure your container garden thrives. 1. Size matters Make sure you choose the right size pot for your plant (or vice versa). Seek out a pot that's slightly...

Growing plants in pots not only creates growing space when there’s no soil available, it also means your plants are portable. You can take them with you when you move home or move them from one part of the garden to another. Restricting plants to a life in a container can also keep them garden friendly. Invasive plants such as...

Planting dwarf fruit trees lets you have more variety in one space and saves you time pruning, with no need for a ladder at harvest time.