We spend a lot of time indoors. To make up for the lack of outside time, grow some trees in your home! These are the ones ...

You don’t need to own an orchard or live in the tropics to grow fresh fruit. You can grow dwarf fruit trees even if you have a small yard.

Container-grown trees can be planted out all year round ... excavated soil and gently firm with your heel when you reach the top. Drive a 1m (3ft) stake at a 45-degree angle to the trunk so ...

A selection of pretty patio container plants is essential to bring a ... Below, they share their top recommendations, including ornamental trees, colourful flowers, and evergreen shrubs. Whichever ...

The best trees for small gardens are multifaceted ... purple winged fruits on mature specimens. Plant slow-growing, compact trees in containers but give some thought to the placement of the ...

While they may not be typically thought of as one of the best trees to grow in pots, more gardeners should consider native ...

Shade-loving plants should be grown in pots placed in shade. Ideally, choose a sheltered spot for your containers, to stop cold, drying winds harming your plants – containers places below walls and ...

Fig trees prefer to have their roots restricted because it stops them making more leaves than fruit, so, for best results, grow them in containers. Most fruit plants enjoy the sun so they should ...

Verdict: Avoid these trees. A cut tree is a better bet, or look for a container-grown tree. Look for freshly delivered stock. Choose one with a good shape and if you opt for a cut tree, pick one that ...

If you're growing your tree in a container, half fill a large tub with soil-based potting compost and place your tree on top. Fill the tub with more soil to the base of the tree, water well and ...