Greenhouse ventilation: balancing roof vents and door opening
Use roof vents and lower openings together, then adjust to temperature, wind and crop needs. Automatic openers still need enough supporting ventilation.
Window boxes: choosing depth, liners and accessible positions
Match a window box to the plants, usable compost depth and a secure accessible position. Liners must preserve drainage and brackets must support the full wet load.
Earthing up potatoes in beds and containers
Earthing up potatoes involves mounding soil around stems to block light and protect tubers. This guide covers timing, techniques for beds and containers, and how to identify when your plants need more soil.
Watering new hedges efficiently during establishment
New hedges need regular watering for their first two years, but efficiency matters. This guide explains how to choose between watering cans, hoses, drip lines and seep hoses, and how mulch, weed control and soil checks reduce water waste.
How to organise a small greenhouse for several crops
Organising a small greenhouse requires strategic vertical zoning and seasonal rotation. By layering crops by height and using flexible containers, you can grow a diverse range of vegetables and fruits in a limited footprint.
Trellis for vegetable crops: access and harvest planning
Plan vegetable supports around mature crop weight, watering access and comfortable harvesting. Climbing height does not remove the need for adequate root space.