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Hi all, I'm really new to gardening so sorry if this is a really basic question. But I have a small garden in Bristol and have just put a little fence at the end of the garden, which needs brightening up. I would love something evergreen with some

in the containers ( Top Soil from garden Centre )? Do i have to deep clean the containers? How ?many thanks Can I use soil that potato's were in last year Can I use soil that potato's were in last year that had potato blight

house plant into the garden (in a container)? If so when can I do it? I am new to this, so not sure what I am making a comment on.Would like to know the answer to Robertstrish question, if that is allowed. Hi I have only just started on this web site I

Whats the best thing to do with used compost from pots and seed trays? Compost it, throw it onto the garden, re-use it to fill the bottom of large containers/pots and top the rest with fresh, bottom of hanging baskets. Just a few ideas - I'm sure

for containers, as you say containers can easily look sparse and that is why the more experienced gardeners go down the traditional route of bedding plants.

would be what kind of hardy, evergreen, flowering shrub would grow well in this size container and position? Ideally I could leave the container in position during the winter months too. I am a novice gardener (but trying to learn!) and would appreciate

and now have several in smaller pots which have not done as well a the larger container. I am thinking of planting these out, in my sandy south garden. Will they take years to establish in the ground before they flower? Or should I just put them together

I save my lilies or should I just get rid?  I do have lilies in another part of the garden that don't seem to be affected and I don't want it to spread. The affected lilies are in a large container - do I need to get rid of all the compost? Thanks

are very effective, but compost with the chemical imidacloprid controls the larvae for up to a year. Other formulations provide just short-term protection.many plants, container-grown plants are especially vulnerableall year roundMore common garden pests

that will grow in a container - we are talking here of 45cm wide, also carrots, potatoes, beetroot (attractive with their leaves) In a sunny spot you can grow sweet pepper and chille, again a good sized container.  Years ago in a much smaller garden, I used