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.Place a label in each pot if you are growing different varieties. If you are just growing one type, keep the pots in one labelled tray.Soak each pot well and let the water drain through. Then move the seedlings to a warm, sunny windowsill to maintain a

''Reinhard' is vigorous variety, which forms clumps of upright green rosettes, thrown into sharp relief by the almost black leaf tips.S. 'Reinhard'Similar in colouring to 'Reinhard', 'Fernwood' has larger, more open rosettes. It maintains its colour well throughout

30cm (12in) or more.This aquatic perennial should be divided annually to maintain the striking green and white horizontal variegation of its foliage. When dividing only replant the most vigorous sections. Plant with 5cm (2in) of water above the crown

's important to provide them with supplementary fertiliser. The basic nutrients required by plants are nitrogen (N) for leaf and stem growth, phosphorus (P) for root growth and potassium (K) for flowers, fruit and to maintain healthy growth. Fertiliser

into the corners of the bag so that it maintains a good shape.Carefully knock the tomato plants from their pots. Allow two plants for a 60 litre bag of compost,or three plants for a 75 litre bag.Make a hole in the compost with a trowel and place the young tomato

; for the first time I've been able to run an extension to my greenhouse to power an electric propagator. When temperatures all around have fallen, the propagator maintains a warming 20Ë?C, perfect for germinating most seeds.I always grow an assortment of chillies

to using an array of specialist tools. (He also wore a rising sun headband to add to the stereotype).The basic premise of bonsai is to reduce the size of the tree while still maintaining the shape of the mature specimen. I always thought this was achieved

and consisted of immaculately maintained pathways through fabulous exotic plantings. Since then the garden staff has been reduced from 12 to one and the mood of the garden has changed to one more in keeping with the relaxed attitude of the island.The paths are a

Once upon a time, many years ago, there was a field hedge near my house. A hedge consisting of about 60% hawthorn, with other shrubs added to make up the difference. At one time it was laid, trimmed and maintained but today just two trees remain

should remain untouched during autumn in order to preserve shelter for critters. I maintain that we are allowed to clear up the messier plants in order to stop our gardens looking like bits of derelict bombsite for part of the year.I just thought it would