Sunflowers grow well in pots but if you're growing for height, it's best to grow them in the ground. The best time to plant sunflower seeds is between April and May. You can sow sunflower seed as late ...

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A Chinese pistache planted in the shade can grow ungainly and lopsided. This tree is relatively heat- and drought-tolerant, making it an excellent tree for sunny locations. Shaded areas will ...

If you're growing coleus as a house plant, grow it in a bright spot that gets a little direct sun. Fill a tray with seed compost. Sprinkle the seeds on top – they need to be surface sown. Place a lid ...

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If you sow tomatoes too early the natural light levels will be too low and you'll get tall, leggy plants that won't grow well. Sow tomatoes that will be grown indoors in a greenhouse or polytunnel in ...

Gardening experts have grown and tasted onions from sets (little bulbs), ones from seed and autumn-planted ones so you can grow the tastiest and highest yielding varieties. We also explain how to sow ...