Successful container-grown tomatoes require a match between the plant’s growth habit and the pot size. This guide covers choosing containers for cordon and bush varieties and selecting the best supports for vertical growth.
Clean removable trays and lids between healthy batches, following material and disinfectant instructions. Isolate electrical parts, dry before storage and keep equipment from damping-off outbreaks away from new sowings.
Blueberries require acidic conditions (pH 4.5–5.5), making containers the ideal choice for most UK gardens. This guide covers the essential use of ericaceous compost, pot sizing, and long-term maintenance for a productive harvest.
Sieving compost separates it into grades with different uses. Fine material suits seed sowing and potting mixes, while coarser material works as a mulch or soil improver. This guide explains how to sieve effectively and match each grade to the right garden task.
Ericaceous compost is a specialist growing medium for acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons, camellias, heathers and blueberries. It provides the low pH these plants need to absorb nutrients, especially when garden soil is alkaline. Use it in containers, not as a soil amendment.
Check vent weight, hinge movement, fixing points and the opener’s temperature range. Observe the installed vent and retain enough additional ventilation.
