Gooseberries are ideal for small gardens and pots. By using space-saving training methods like cordons and the right soil-based compost, you can produce high-quality dessert and culinary berries in confined spaces.
Choose suitable onion sets, give each bulb space and manage watering as plants mature. Includes container options and drying onions for storage.
Fan-trained and espalier trees both save space, but differ in structure and suitability. Fans are ideal for stone fruits, while espaliers provide a formal tiered look for apples and pears.
Choosing a watering can means matching capacity to the weight you can carry, checking balance when full, and selecting a rose pattern that suits seeds, seedlings or established plants. This guide explains the practical checks before you buy.
Mature garden compost is dark brown, crumbly and soil-like, with a smell like damp woodland. Check the centre of the heap, sieve out any uncomposted bits, and return them to the bin. Readiness takes six months to two years depending on conditions.
Remove covers as ordinary seedlings emerge. Manage heat and moisture before germination, and distinguish seedling aftercare from the humid conditions needed by rooting cuttings.
