Greenhouse & Growing

Match carrot root length to container depth, sow directly into fine peat-free compost and use sealed insect mesh where carrot fly is a problem.

Use fleece for extra warmth and limited frost protection, or suitably sized insect mesh to exclude pests. Both need secure edges and regular checks.

Test staging height with your actual pots and trays. Check wet load capacity, reach, aisle space and how shelves affect light and ventilation.

No-dig vegetable beds use cardboard and a thick organic mulch to smother weeds and feed soil. Learn how to start a bed, choose mulch, plant immediately, and manage weeds with shallow hoeing, annual top-ups and edge care.

Choose a suitable strawberry variety and container, keep the crown at the surface and check moisture often. Hanging baskets need secure support and accessible watering.

Pricking out is the delicate process of separating seedlings into individual pots. By using the correct lifting tools and handling plants by the leaves, you can transplant your seedlings while keeping the root system intact.