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-leaved shoots. They pop up all over the place and grow faster than the grass, so it's obvious when the lawn needs mowing.The shoots are the runners of one of my favourite plants, Salix exigua, or the coyote willow. This is about the tallest plant I have

. Follow our guide to deterring carrot root fly, below.Choose varieties that have been bred for their resistance to carrot root fly, such as 'Flyaway', 'Ibiza', 'Maestro', 'Parano', 'Resistafly' and 'Sytan'.Choose resistant varietiesSow seed thinly to avoid

. Easy to look after as no thinning out or supports are needed. The same plants crop for three to four weeks, so sow a row every three weeks to keep yourself stocked all summer.Dwarf French beansCover well- prepared ground with paper or a plastic mulch

seeds such as carrots with sand if it helps to sprinkle them thinly.Sow seeds thinly and evenlyGive away or swap surplus veg seedlings among yourselves. This is ideal when each of you wants just a few plants of several varieties. Suggest the gardening

You can easily propagate oriental poppies by taking root cuttings. They make perfect candidates for this propagation method as it exploits the plant's propensity to reproduce itself from every scrap of root left behind when plants are moved. Once

I need clear signs of spring to help me to recover from a gloomy winter. This year, it seems spring is three whole weeks late. But it is, finally, in full swing: hundreds of daffodils planted alongside my drive are in glorious bloom.The daffodil

Alys Fowler's top 10 veg plantsWith increased awareness of organic farming, food miles and healthy eating, many more people are trying their hand at growing vegetables. We caught up with Alys Fowler at the Chelsea Flower Show for some tips

.Scatter your mixed cactus seeds over the surface of the compost, taking care not to sow them too thickly.Gently sprinkle a thin layer of silver sand over the seeds, covering the whole surface of the compost.Leave the pot in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill

nightmare spots. A thriving film of thin algae coats them, making them almost as slippery as sheet ice. I'll be wearing crampons soon! Today is sunny and dry, so I'll be out there with the stiffest yard broom I can find, scrubbing away at the algae

.Spread the worms out over the bedding and they'll quickly start burrowing down into the material.Cover the worms and bedding material with a thin layer of well-chopped vegetable peelings. As these begin to rot, the worms will be able to start feeding on them. Most