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keep this in mind when developing my veg plot. Put simply, companion plants are any plants that provide a benefit to their neighbours.Broadly speaking this could include providing shelter from strong winds, support to help them climb, or shade from

could upset the fine balance between local plants and the wildlife they support (which will also have evolved with their local environment).It's not just wildlife that benefits from locally grown plants. Many gardens will now be looking a little bare

and plentiful and the crop is largely pest-free.BeetrootColourful, fun, stylish and trouble-free. choose your favourite strength and grow three plants in a large tub on the patio with a cane for support. They’ll provide ample crops, with enough over to dry

material - ideally an old mouse nest. Alternatively, cut up some dry straw, avoiding using any that's damp or rotting.Make a cradle out of chicken wire to support and keep the nest dry. Fill the cradle with plenty of bedding material, but don't pack it too

Things really move up a gear in May when you're growing your own. With a greenhouse bulging at the seams, I can't wait for the risk of frosty nights to pass so I can plant them outside.Tomatoes, courgettes, sweetcorn and other tender crops

be enough to keep the topiary in good shape.AdamHand shears make the best tools, as they provide you with the most control.More on pruning and training plantsHow to make a spiral plant supportFollow Joe Swift's guide to pruning honeysuckleTrim a conifer

.5cm strips from the end section of the box that you removed earlier. Glue one strip halfway up each side of the box to create a shelf support. When the glue has dried, paint the box and the strip of half-round moulding.Using the dimensions of your wine

For me, the competition to grow a giant sunflower is over. My six sunflowers are either in flower or just about to bloom, which means they're not going to grow any taller. They look good, particularly the two that are providing support for the rogue

to read the signs you'll know whether you plant is thirsty once you’ve mastered watering, don’t be surprised when your house plants grow and bloom more vigorously.Plants rely on their cells being full of water to provide support. When water is in short

'll need quite a thick layer to provide the support the plants need. Give all the plants a good watering before starting.Cut a circle from a compost bag for the bottom of the basket, to help retain water. Add slow-release fertiliser and water-retaining gel