Q: Can I grow Blueberries in a pot?

A: Yes! Use a large pot, with Ericaceous Compost and don't let it dry out.


Q: What do I do about aphids?

A: Ultimate Bug Clear is suitable for most fruit. Always read the instructions if growing organically, try rubbing them off by hand and spraying with a gentle hose spray.


Q: How do I stop slugs eating my strawberries?

A: Strawberries grow well in pots, baskets or raised planters away from slugs. Cover the surrounding soil with polythene and also try slug tape or traps. A little straw laid between plants also protects fruit from earth splashes.


Q: When is the best time to prune back my grapes?

A: Prune back hard to main frame in December. Pinch end of new shoots out in early summer.


Q: When do I prune my raspberries?

A: Summer fruiting varieties; prune back all stems that have fruited immediately after picking the fruit. Autumn varieties; cut all stems to ground level in February.


Q: How do I grow a fig tree?

A: If you want fruit you must restrict the root growth in a sturdy pot or in a lined hole called 'a fig pit' in the garden. Keep very well drained but well watered, and pick small figs off in September as they won't ripen on the plant.