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Aquatic planting basket, 20cm diameter x2Aquatic compost or heavy loamEngineering bricks x2Prepare your container by filling in any holes in the bottom with waterproof sealant. Leave to dry, then paint the inside of the pot with waterproof paint. When that is dry

It's worth deadheading your flowering plants to get the most from them and removing any flowers that are past their best. Take them off as soon as they begin to droop as this will help to conserve the plant's energy by preventing them from setting

it together to form a stiff paste.Using a trowel, place a 2.5cm layer of concrete into the bottom of the larger cardboard box. Ensure the concrete is spread into the corners.Cut a piece of small-gauge wire mesh to fit the bottom of the box. Place it on top

in a tree or building away from predators, strong sunlight and wind. A north-east facing spot is best.1.5m x 15cm x 1.25cm piece of untreated, sawn timber20cm x 2.5cm nails, 3cm x 2.5cm self-tapping screwsDrill and 25mm, 28mm or 32mm wood drill bit (see

it to stand for a week, to allow the chlorine to evaporate.When filled, trim liner and underlay together leaving 10-15cm of overlap. Fold over the corners ready to fix on the planks.Lay lengths of decking over the four edges of the pond, parallel to the sides

the seedling to be removed between thumb and forefinger and pull. Aim to leave seedlings at 2cm - 4cm spacings. Cover with horticultural fleece to ward off carrot root fly.After three to four weeks, repeat the thinning procedure to leave the seedling at a

.When the roots emerge from the bottom of the pot, transplant the aubergine into a slightly larger pot, such as a 9cm or 10cm diameter pot. Repeat the process until the plant is in a 30cm pot. Use multi-purpose compost.Remove the main tip of the aubergine plant

they grew in around 10-15cm (4-6in) apart, with the same distance between each row.Encourage the plants to grow up the supports by gently twining them around the sticks. You may even need to gently tie them to the supports initially so they don't flop over

little and often through the growing season with scissors or shears - remove just the tips once new growth has added 2-3cm to the outline.Within two or three years, you should have a decent-sized sphere. It is essential to feed and water the plants

consume the waste in the bottom tray, they move up to the next one. Simply remove the bottom tray to access the worm compost, rinse it and place it on the top, and continue to add fresh veg peelings.Worm bins are easy to set up, but if yours is delivered