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in the bottom of the window box, then half fill it with compost.Position the rue in the centre of the box with a rose on either side. Arrange the other plants around the edges. Top up with more compost, firming it around the plant roots with your fingers.As long

to the wall before planting it up. Pop a handful of crocks into the bottom, then half fill it with compost.Plant the strawberries at the back of the pot, then plant the fleabane along the front. Tuck the compost around the plants' roots and firm

wrap. Add a layer of polystyrene chips to aid drainage. This will also prevent the pot becoming too heavy.Half-fill the container with John Innes compost, mixing in plenty of grit to avoid waterlogging.Arrange the plants in the window box while still

flavour. Lemon thyme is also a favourite for poultry - add a handful to the cavity with half an onion, cook and let the aromas fill your kitchen.Stand the pot in partial shade and feed weekly with seaweed extract, until early autumn. Deadhead the sage