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(who obtained the cuttings) or to the kids and me (who obediently took the cuttings and planted them out to root). They could end up in another patch in the field, or be turned into a living arch, depending on who wins. But I'm starting to fear

can shoot up above the arrangement.Plant the zaluzianskyas around the edge of the bowl so they can tumble over. Fill the container with compost, to within 5cm of the rim, firming around the plants with your fingers to squeeze out any air pockets.AdamTake

this container under cover as some of the plants will hate the winter cold.The erysimum needs lightly trimming after flowering to prevent it getting leggy. Make new plants by taking softwood cuttings in spring or summer.More ideas for summer colourCreating a

and naturalise in borders, so any plants lost to frost should be replaced by their offspring.More features and advice on growing herbaceous perennialsLearn how to take verbena cuttingsGrow plants to attract beesChoose flowers for late-summer colour

FlowersFinish planting out veg cropsSow summer salads in guttering to grow quick cropsUse netting to protect developing and ripening fruits from birdsFruit & vegIncrease shading if inside temperatures are getting hotTake cuttings from houseplants Damp down the greenhouse

Growing tomatoes with ring-culture pots involves surrounding the crop with a bottomless ring and adding layers of compost at 10-14 day intervals. This encourages the tomato to root from the stem so it can take up more water and nutrients than

It has been one of those typical early spring weeks, not enough hours to do everything I want to do. The team from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine came down for a couple of days to take a series of photographs on how to raise plants from seed

, for delivery in autumn.Choose the right roseMore about growing rosesTake rose cuttings How to prune rosesTreating rose rustDealing with rose powdery mildew

We've just been allocated more space on the allotment, so we now have a full sized plot. As well as planting many more spuds - which will keep the 'old man' happy - we can also plant the cutting garden my daughter always wanted. Despite

like rocket, watercress, and a range of warming mustard leaves. Baby spinach leaves provide more texture and flavour than lettuce too.Growing young salad leaves doesn't take much space and they're quick, only taking about a month from sowing to your