When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: thejoyofplants.co.uk A lovely way to inject some color and life into your outdoor spaces ...

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Pots and containers offer a superb alternative to planting in the ground. This is especially true in areas of your garden that have little or no soil, like wooden decks, concrete patios, and small, ...

We’ve used pre-used potting soil and we’re mixing in a bit of bone meal. Bone meal is high in phosphates, and that promotes ...

So, summer's here and you’ve left it late to get your summer patio plants in their pots, ready to add some colour to your outdoor space. Don't despair, because leaving gardening late can have its ...

Container gardening: Tulipa 'Jimmy', Burgundy' and 'Uncle Tom' growing in pots in the oast garden at Perch Hill Credit: Photo: Jonathan Buckley Pots add an invaluable set of different shapes and ...

When we trial composts for containers, we assess the size and health of our plants all summer long, as well as counting the number of flowers on the geraniums and the number and weight of the potatoes ...

Growing native wildflowers is an excellent way to provide the right food for pollinating insects, making life better for your local wildlife. If you haven't got a lot of space, you can grow ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...