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Day lilies, Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus x3Ivory thistle, Ptilostemon diacantha x3Pheasant's tail grass, Anemanthele lessoniana x3Sisyrinchium striatum x3Tall, rectangular galvanised container and compostThere's no need to carefully arrange the plants

Follow Rachel de Thame's video advice on planting irises, with tips on drainage, positioning and when to divide them.summerMore advice on growing irisesDividing irisesCreating an iris container displayDealing with iris leaf spotLayering bulbs in a

Watch Joe Swift's practical video demonstration on choosing marginal plants for a garden pond. Plant choices include Cyperus involucratus, Equisetum hyemale and arum lily.summerMore water gardening projectsGrowing marginal plants in a container

Move plants from greenhouse to cold frame, to acclimatise to cooler temperatures before planting outDig out new ponds and water featuresClean and sharpen secateurs and garden knivesBuy summer-flowering bulbs now, while the best choice of varieties

Tidy up piles of flowerpots and debris that could harbour snailsRaise patio containers on feet or bricks, to ensure their compost drains properlyAvoid walking on lawns covered with heavy frost, as you'll kill the grassProvide birds with fresh water

Don't despair if you only have a tiny garden. Your dream of having a pond is easier to realise than you think. Our mini container pond is big enough to host your favourite aquatic plants and in no time, you'll be able to enjoy watching the wildlife

that shade ripening tomatoes. Pick parsley leaves when young for the best flavour.More inspiration for edible container featuresLearn how to grow your own display of edible herbs.Start growing fruit with a strawberry hanging basket.Plant a lavender garden

seedHow to grow carrots in a containerVideo advice on crop rotationBrowse vegetable varietiesChoose plants by sun exposure

with carrot root flyGrow carrots in a containerThin out carrot cropsLearn how crop rotation can benefit carrot cropsChoose vegetable varietiesChoose plants by soil type

orchids in borders.Creating an exotic container display.Browse a variety of morning gloryView a selection of conservatory climbers