1. Cover the base of the pot with a layer of crocks (ask at the garden centre – they usually have a few broken pots) and cover with a 5cm (2in) layer of gravel. This improves drainage and prevents ...

Free your tomato plants from small starter pots. Growing them in 5-gallon buckets gives them the environment they need to ...

Discover how to grow ginger in containers with Mark from Self Sufficient Me. Learn step-by-step techniques for starting ginger from store-bought rhizomes, from sourcing the healthiest roots to ...

• They grow best in cooler areas, planted in spring (after last frost) and late summer/early autumn. • If living in hot climates, grow through the cooler months – plant autumn-winter Start your crop ...

I noticed Dutch flower bulbs in a store on sale at discounted prices. I would like to plant some if it isn’t too late. What do you recommend? It is not too late to plant Dutch flower bulbs for bloom ...

As we have been gearing up for the spring planting rush, we have also been looking at gardening options for those who don’t ...

Potatoes are a delicious vegetable you can easily grow at home—whether you have a garden or not. In fact, planting this crop in containers helps ensure a great harvest. When growing potatoes in pots, ...

It's winter, but you can start germinating flower seeds indoors now to prepare for spring gardening. Basic supplies include seeds, a starting soil mix, containers, water, and a light source. Once ...

Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...

New April gardening guides from experts offer timely advice on maximizing yields in small spaces, preparing soil, and selecting crops for the season. Recommendations include container-friendly plants ...