Growing shrubs in containers is also a good opportunity to try plants that you might not be able to grow elsewhere in your garden as you can create bespoke planting conditions. For example ...
The right pot is key to your pear tree's well-being. Choose a big home, minimum 18-24 inches across and deep, with plenty of drainage holes to avoid waterlogging. Terracotta or wooden pots are best ...
For the greatest choice of plants, grow from seed, but if you don't mind ... removing flower buds and picking regularly. Keep all pots well watered and feed fruit or vegetables with a high potash ...
Without pollinating insects, many of our crops and wild plants wouldn't survive. You can help pollinating insects by growing food for them. You don't need lots of space - many British wildflower ...