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the plants are in place, fill between the roots with compost. You can use an empty pot as a scoop, which will give you a free hand to hold the leaves out of the way.Once you're happy with the look of your arrangement, water in the plants to settle compost

Heliotropum arborescens 'Butterfly Blue' x 4Nemesia caerulea x 4French lavender, Lavandula stoechas x 440cm plastic-coated wire basketMulti-purpose compostWool basket liningSlow release fertiliserWater-retaining gelPlace a layer of wool or alternative lining in the bottom

, into a large hole filled with plenty of compost or well-rotted manure.Mound soil in a ring at least 45cm-wide around the base of the plant to divert water to the roots. Water well and cover each plant with a vented bell cloche to protect against cool

Good quality seed compostSmall 7.5cm pots x2ClingfilmMarch - Juneten minutes to sow the seedsMay - SeptemberFill each pot with compost, water it with tap water and leave to drain. Don't use rainwater from a butt as it may contain bacteria, which can cause

of vermiculite, which is easier to spread thinly, alternatively you could use seed compost if you prefer.Water the pot thoroughly, cover with cling film, and stand it in a warm, bright position. When seedlings emerge, remove the cling film.Pot seedlings

Clematis wilt is caused by a fungus that enters the plant through a wound made by an insect or an abrasion, such as rubbing from a plant tie. It's spread by water splash, and blocks the uptake of water in the stems, causing instant collapse

. The upper surface of the leaf is mottled, while mites and eggs can be seen with a magnifying glass on the undersides of leaves. The plant may die.Improve air circulation in the greenhouse and boost levels of humidity by misting plants with tepid water

changing from pink to blue...a clear illustration of the affect of pH on plants.My garden soil must have got more alkaline, possibly through watering with 'hard' tap water during hot weather last summer, hence the pink flowers this year. I'll need to change

the loss of water vapour from the plant itself. But, when plants are bombarded by strong gusts of wind, these pockets of moisture are blown away. This in turn causes further moisture loss from the stomata. A vicious circle…I have been watering plants

the pot.Pour in a layer of loam-based compost. This will provide nutrition for long periods and add weight to the pot.Water the plant well, remove it from its pot and pop it into its new container. The rootball should sit just below the rim.Fill around