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Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Monty Don urges anyone growing tomatoes to do one thing in July
Gardeners looking forward to delicious tomato crops this summer should complete this one simple task to protect their plants from a fast-spreading and preventable disease If you're looking forward to enjoying big juicy tomatoes this summer, make sure to complete this one easy task in July. While many commonly mistake this fruit for a vegetable, tomatoes add a depth of flavour to many savoury dishes. From pasta sauces to stews, many of our favourite foods incorporate the tomato's hearty flavour. Even better, they're typically quite easy to grow – especially if you own a greenhouse or a sun-facing garden. However, this doesn't mean that tomatoes don't require some extra care. According to a well-known gardening expert, there is one crucial task that tomato-growers should do during the summer. Monty Don is a presenter in BBC Two's Gardener's World and a bonafide gardening expert. In his blog, he cautions that tomatoes can be more vulnerable to diseases like blight in July. He wrote: 'From late July the risks of blight increase, dependent as it is upon the combination of high humidity and warm days and nights.' Blight is a destructive fungal disease that can attack tomato plants, leading to dark spots on leaves and fruit. Once infected, the fruit ultimately decays, rendering it inedible. It's a common problem in the UK, particularly for outdoor tomato crops. Plus, since it thrives in warm, humid conditions, the recent spate of heat waves has increased the risk. One of the earliest signs that your tomatoes have developed blight their leaves shrivelling and turning brown. You may also see brown lesions on the leaf stalks and plant stem. Fortunately, there are some small steps tomato-growers can take to prevent this fungus. Monty explained that 'the best defence for outdoor tomatoes is good ventilation.' This is because fungus grows best in damp conditions. By keeping the plant as dry as possible, you reduce the risk of the disease spreading. Monty therefore recommends stripping off the lower leaves as the fruits develop to aid ventilation. This will also help the ripening tomatoes have maximum exposure to sun, optimising their growth. Another good way to keep tomato plants dry is by mulching the base of the soil. Mulch is a material typically composed of ingredients like bark chips, wood chips and grass clippings. They help maintain and improve the health of the soil by retaining moisture and suppressing weeds. In the case of tomatoes, it can create a barrier while watering that prevents fungus from splashing up on the plant.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Monty Don's July gardening warning as 6 plants could 'topple chaotically'
Monty Don has warned gardeners with any of these six plants in their garden to take extra care in the hotter weather, or face their flowers running out of control While summer's abundant sunshine is great news for most plants, gardening expert Monty Don warns it can spell disaster for some. With the weather heating up, more Brits are spending time in their gardens. Plus, summer is one of the best times of year to enjoy fresh blooms and fruiting trees. Unfortunately, there are some downsides to the warm, bright mercury, which can cause certain plants to grow rapidly. In some cases, they grow faster than they can handle. Monty Don is a presenter in BBC Two's Gardener's World and a bonafide gardening expert. In his blog, he warned: 'The extra warmth of July often leads to a flush of lush growth that plants cannot support.' He continued: 'The result is that borders can start to fall all over the place, plants outgrowing themselves and toppling chaotically – especially if lashed by rain, winds or thunderstorms.' Crucially, he warns that 'what was lovely profusion can become a disaster zone overnight'. Six plants that are prone to this issue include laceflower, sunflowers, cleome, Cosmos sensation, tithonias and Leonotis. The fact that these flowers are typically planted individually also worsens the problem, as there are no other surrounding plants to support them. Fortunately, there are some measures that can be taken to deal with this issue should it arise. All it requires is creating a support for your plants. Monty advises that they can be staked to 'half their height' and tied with soft twine. This allows them some movement without collapsing entirely. To do this, Monty recommends having 'hazel pea sticks or metal supports' ready to use. For herbaceous perennials, like paeonia and aster, Monty says you can 'gently work round the borders' to ease plants upright. This provides plants with the support that they need, but without making your garden borders too stiff or rigid in appearance. He adds that it should ideally look as though you haven't done anything at all. Other tasks that gardeners should take care to complete in July include deadheading roses, which ensures that they will continue to flower over the summer. If you're growing apples and pears, it's also important to groom those back so that enough light and air can reach the ripening fruit. It also stops your trees from becoming overcrowded with unproductive branches. You should also be on the lookout for diseases like tomato and potato blight, which can devastate crops. It grows particularly quickly in warm, humid weather.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
The best solar garden lights, with advice from a Gardener's Question Time expert
The best solar garden lights come in a range of colours and designs to brighten up your outdoor space, whether you choose stake lights for highlighting borders, decorative lights for the fence or a pretty lantern for the table. As well as creating ambience when entertaining, some solar lights for the garden can be used for a more practical function to add an extra layer of security around your home. Solar garden lighting can, however, be a little hit and miss – shining brightly one day, then looking as dull as a scorched August lawn the next. But with advice on how to buy and how to care for your lights throughout the year, you can enjoy the best solar garden lights for more than a single season. Below, I've tested a selection of this year's most eye-catching solar garden lights that you can buy online. You can read my full reviews further on, followed by answers to some frequently asked questions by Gardener's World expert panellist Matthew Wilson. But if you're in a hurry, here's a quick look at my top five: What are the best solar garden lights? At a glance How to choose the best solar garden lights There are lots of different solar garden light designs on the market. In this list, you'll find novelty designs, 'festoon' string lights for trees, fences and gazebos which look like a string of traditional lightbulbs and solar lanterns to add magic to the lawn. There are stake lights for showcasing your best flower borders and motion-sensor solutions for the garden path. Award-winning garden designer and Gardener's Question Time panellist, Matthew Wilson, also has five tips on the best ways to use solar lights in your garden: Use a mixture of lights – festoon, spike and uplighters, for example – to create different effects. Don't rely on solar lights to provide 100 per cent fool-proof security lighting. It feels like too much of a risk. Motion-sensor lights are best used as an add-on – rather than as the main feature – in your security set-up. Combine solar lights with other light types, such as plug-in/rechargeable lamps, candle lanterns and so on. Don't mix bulb colours – a mix of warm whites, cool whites and blue whites don't really look good together in a garden setting. Use more lights with lower lumens (the unit which measures the amount of light emitted) to create a glow, rather than a few bright lights that will make you feel uncomfortable, disrupt wildlife and annoy the neighbours. How we test solar garden lights During my 20 plus years as a journalist I've reviewed everything from the best cordless lawn mowers to the best bee hives for urban beekeeping. Combining my love of gardening and technology by testing the best solar garden lights has been a treat. For help in choosing them, I followed Wilson's advice, opting for ambience over brightness. I was looking for charming glows, twinkles and flickers, not glare. I set the lights up in a sunny border in my garden and assessed each light on visibility, design, functionality and aesthetic appeal. After a full day of sunlight, I monitored how well each design lit up after dark and checked in on them at three in the morning to see if they were still shining as brightly as they did after sunset. I've been testing solar lights for a few years now, so I've also highlighted any changes I've seen over time where relevant. Read on to discover which designs I thought stole the show and will add style to your garden this season. If you're upgrading your outdoor space, don't forget our guides to the best garden heaters, best garden chairs and best rattan garden furniture. There's also a new guide to the best fire pits for even more after-dark ambience. Why you can trust Telegraph Recommended Our thorough, real-world tests will always help you find the best gardening product. No manufacturer ever sees Telegraph Recommended reviews before publication and we don't accept payment in exchange for favourable reviews, nor do we allow brands to pay for placement in our articles. All reviews are based on independent expert opinion and our hands-on testing. Visit our Who We Are page to learn more. Best solar garden lights 1. Best Buy Solar Lights: Geemoo 6-Pack Solar Flickering Dancing Flame Lights Score: 10/10 We like: The impressive warm glow of these solar garden lights, which come in a great-value pack of six With their fiery, flickering glow, you could be forgiven for thinking that these solar-powered stake lights are candle-lit. They are powered by a high-end polysilicon solar panel with a built-in rechargeable battery. They can light up for up to 10 hours in summer, once fully exposed to the sun. I thought these solar-powered lights stood out from the crowd due to their noticeably eye-catching glow. When I looked out of the window in the middle of the night, they were the most prominent and attractively hued solar lights shining in my garden. They were also easy to assemble and good value as they come in pack of six. Although their black plastic waterproof frames don't look or feel like the most premium lights I've seen, I think they are great for lighting up garden paths and flower borders. Key specifications 2. Best Value Solar Lights: Lutec Fia Solar Wall Light As a firm fixture on the garden wall or fence, this Lutec solar wall light claims to shine bright for up to 10 hours a night and did so on test. It comes with screws and as an amateur DIY-er, I found it easy enough to fix into place. It has a heavy-duty aluminium frame and LED filament bulb and I think its subtle industrial styling would fit into both urban and country settings. It brightened up a dark corner with a warm 200 lumen glow, but I think that if you fix a few along a wall with ample spacing between, it would provide an attractive way to lighten up a path or driveway. Every time I look out of the window and catch a glimpse of it, I'm half expecting Mr Tumnus to pass by. Key specifications 3. Best Solar Lantern: Rockett St George Pretty Stars Gold Outdoor Solar Light As solar lanterns go, this is one of the most striking designs I've discovered. Described by Rockett St George as 'the glow-up your garden has been waiting for', the twinkling star-shaped light pattern projected through the star cut-outs come dark is certainly impressive. The gold metal design feels well-built and of premium quality. The solar panel sits in the top of the lantern and once it has been in the sun for six hours, the lantern will shine in the dark for up to eight. It's an eye-catching decorative fixture in daylight too, and while at 34 centimetres high, it's quite large, it's lightweight and comes with a handle for easy transportation – you'll just need a large enough patio set. I've also been quite protective of mine, bringing it in at night to store on the windowsill, where its starlight flickers magically around the window. Key specifications 4. Best Solar Fence Light: Garden Trading Solar Festoon Light String With so many solar festoon-style string lights on offer online, it can be daunting to know which model to pick, but I think this Garden Trading design stands out for a number of reasons. For a start, you get up to 20 bulbs that are conveniently spaced apart on a single 12.5-metre string (many just have 10). The vintage design looked good along my garden fence, but I think they would work equally well along the trim of a gazebo or nestled loosely in tree branches. While they weren't the brightest lights in my test – possibly due to just how many bulbs were working off one small solar panel – I liked the way you can switch between light modes, which included a static and a twinkling setting. Key specifications Size: 3m of cable between solar panel and first LED bulb Colour modes: Warm white Warranty: Unspecified Dual power charging (USB and solar): No 5. Best Solar Fairy Lights: Solar Centre Lumify Warm White & White USB Solar Fairy Lights If your garden needs some instant summer sparkle, these lights will do the trick. While it's not essential, Lumify suggests fully charging the battery via USB for around four hours before using the lights for the first time, as this gives them a boost on first use and means they will run for 12 nights from a single charge without needing the sun. Alternatively, you can leave the solar panel to charge for three days prior to first use with the lights switched off. There are 300 LED lights in this pack and much like putting Christmas lights on a tree, there's a spaghetti junction of cables to contend with. You'll need to have a clear plan on where to install them. I scattered them around a large garden bush and come nightfall, the fairy lights sparkled brightly for eight hours on a timer. There is an optional power-saving mode that reduces the brightness too. I didn't see much difference in the two, so left it at full power and prayed for more sun to work the solar magic. Key specifications Size: 2m of cable between solar panel and first LED bulb Colour modes: White, warm white and blended white Warranty: 1 year Dual power charging (USB and solar): Yes 6. Best Solar String Lights: Appam Solar Powered Warm White 300 Integrated LED Outdoor String Lights These string lights add surprising interest to a tired-looking fence and would divide up an area of patio or drape around a gazebo just as effectively. The design has 10 strings fitted with LED lights each 10cm apart from the next and hanging down by a generous 250cm, meaning they'll suit tall fences. Installation was easy; I hammered a few nails in and draped the top of the cable over them to fix it in place. The string lights cascade down freely. While it's hard to say how well they will last after one season, I found them shining warmly and vibrantly every night and at this price, I don't think you can go wrong this summer. At under £15, they make an excellent change from the standard solar stake or festoon lights you generally see brightening up a garden at night. There's also a generous two-year warranty to fall back on. Key specifications 7. Best Security Solar Light: 4lite Solar LED Bollard Light Score: 9/10 We like: The powerful 230 lumens, 10m sensing distance and two motion detector modes This motion-sensor aluminium LED bollard light is modern in design and great for paths and lawns to add an extra layer of security around your home. You can set it to be on all the time after dark, or so that it just comes on when you walk near it. It has a maximum sensing distance of 10 metres and lit up in a bright and cool white each time I approached. It's not the prettiest solar light I tested, but definitely practical. Key specifications 8. Best Solar Stake Lights: Cox & Cox Four Solar Tiered Stake Lights These stake lights come as a set of four with a warm white bulb inside that lasts for up to six hours after dark. Each light has an attractive matte black plastic finish with a clear ribbed lantern top that's removable and hides the light switch. The black frame feels solid and the stakes piece together smoothly for a simple set-up. The stake tip that stabs into the earth feels robust too, making all the difference if you're trying to place it in tough soil. I put them evenly around my borders and they looked lovely, lighting up the flowers and foliage come nightfall. They also help to establish a barrier between the grass and the flowerbed, so the kids think twice before they go trundling over my flowers to retrieve their rogue football. Key specifications Size: H 30.5cm, D13.3 cm Colour modes: White Warranty: Not stated. Dual power charging (USB and solar): No 9. Best Decorative Solar Light: Fallen Fruits Tulip Bazaar Solar Lantern The Tulip Bazaar lantern comes in a soft sage green finish that adds a touch of Moroccan style to a garden, patio or balcony. It arrives packed flat in the box with a built-in solar unit and a metal frame that you insert inside to fill the lantern out. A metal hook slips onto the frame so that you can display it on a fence hook or tree branch. It's made from a durable material called Tyvek, which is designed to be weather-resistant and limit tearing or fading. But as it's lightweight, I would be inclined to bring it indoors on blustery days, so that it doesn't blow away. The warm glow this lantern emits at night, however, is stunning and its single solar light stayed on for over four hours. I think it looks good on its own, but even better in a set with the similarly styled Fallen Fruits Oval Paisley Solar Lantern or the Fallen Fruits Oval Mosaic Solar Lantern. Key specifications 10. Best Solar Border Lights: Zink Maltby Outdoor LED Solar-Powered Path Lights This set of four path lights is easy to stake into the ground but comes with screws for deck-mounting too. Two meters of black cable links each stake light, but I disguised this relatively well in my overgrown flowerbed when I was setting up. With enough sunlight, the charging time for these spots is up to 10 hours and they stay on for up to 11 hours at a time. Unlike any of the other solar lights I've tested here, these lights comes with a remote control that operates from up to five meters away. This meant I could make use of the eight lighting modes, including the coloured light setting. There's also a fading warm white light, an alternating coloured light and warm white mode and a flashing colour option that's great for a bustling garden party. Key specifications 11. Best Solar Table Centrepiece: Solar Helsinki Lantern This sophisticated black lantern is 31.5cm high and 19cm wide and I think works well on a tabletop, for use on a patio, or next to a flowerbed. Its legs are sturdy and while I would have preferred a warm light as opposed to a bright light, its run time of up to six hours didn't disappoint. Its stand is a little fiddly, so you'll need a solid base on which to place it. While my sample didn't last more than two seasons, I think if it's kept out of the rain and protected from the elements when not in use, it should last longer. Key specifications 12. Best Tree-hanging Solar Light: Solar Company Solar Bug Light – Smart Garden Bumble Bee Score: 8/10 We like: How easy they are to hang and how brightly they shine We don't like: The wires are a little flimsy Great for adorning trees and adding charm to the fence, these cute bumblebee solar lights measure 14cm in height. There's also a ladybird option. I hung a few from my pear tree and was impressed at how brightly they glowed after dark. Try not to pull on the wires, however, as they do easily stretch and will hang low. Key specifications Size: H 10 cm, W 10 cm, D 7cm Colour modes: White Warranty: 1 year Dual power charging (USB and solar): No 13. Best Colour Hanging Light: SOLARBABY Solar Flowers If the sun has dried up your flowerbeds, give them a burst of colour with this set of four flower stake lights. They look surprisingly like real flowers during the day and can provide a colour-changing light show at night. Not as fun as RHS Wisley's, but one I thought was worth waiting for after a full day of sun. I've had these in my garden for a couple of years but the flower colour started to get bleached by the sun and the lights eventually diminished, so think of them as an annual solar flower rather than a perennial. Key specifications Size: H 44cm, W 9cm per stem (pack of 4) Colour modes: Multicoloured Warranty: No Dual power charging (USB and solar): No 14. Best Solar Light for Pot Plants: Dakota Fields Alyvea Black Solar Powered Pathway Lights These are described as pathway lights, but I preferred to use them to brighten up my doorstep pot plants. The stems are quite small, which is something to consider if you're borders are overgrown, as they might get lost within. The colourful lights shine brightly, however and the multi-coloured effect makes a refreshing change from standard warm white lighting. The tips of the plastic stakes feel a tad flimsy, so be careful inserting them into the ground as I expect they might break with too much force. But they're a good pick for some fun and colourful lighting in a modest-sized garden. Key specifications 15. Best Solar Festoon Lights: 4Lite Antheia Solar Traditional Festoon These festoon lights are part of a wider 'Antheia' range, so you could kit your garden out with coordinated spike lights and wall lights, too. Some even have in-built motion sensors for added security and all come with the same pleasingly warm white light. The ones I tried seemed well built and proved reliable, with robust bulbs and a cable that's secure enough to withstand the British summertime. I hung these festoon lights on the fence and they brightened up the area until the early hours of the morning. Key specifications Solar garden lights FAQs What are the brightest solar garden lights and how bright should they be? 'Around 100 lumens will create a soft light on a pathway,' says Gardener's World expert panellist Matthew Wilson, 'while 150 lumens would work for an outdoor dining space.' Do solar garden lights work in rain and in winter and how long should they last? Solar technology certainly should work in the rain or on shorter winter days but Wilson says: 'Ultimately, we're asking a small solar panel to do quite a lot of work.' It's better to think of solar lights as soft ambient lighting and have more of them, augmented with other light sources, he explains. 'The solar lights I have in my garden typically stay on for around three to six hours after dusk in summer but only 30 minutes in winter – it all depends on how much sunlight there is and how efficient the solar panel you choose.' How do you clean and care for solar garden lights? A typical solar light comes with a solar panel, rechargeable battery and lamp. Some also have a backup USB charging feature. 'With exposure to the elements, outdoor solar lights can get damaged, rust over and their wires can break,' says Wilson. 'If your solar light stops working, it may be that the battery has worn out, so it's worth checking to see if you can replace it with a rechargeable battery.' To get the best from your light, make sure your solar light panel is clean. Brian Davenport from The Solar Centre – which Wilson recommends as a good quality retailer – advises cleaning the solar panel from time to time with a soft, slightly dampened cloth to prevent the build-up of dirt, debris or snow. Also, check the solar panel is in direct sunlight during the day as they can easily get knocked about by wind, rain, pets or garden wildlife. An average solar collector needs around eight hours of sunlight for the best results after dark. 'Take your lights inside over winter if possible or when sustained bad weather is on the horizon,' suggests Wilson. 'The reality is that solar lights rarely have the kind of high-quality weather proofing to make them last, which is why they need a little attention when the forecast looks bad.'
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Gardeners urged to put garlic in plant water until October
Putting garlic in some of your plant water can help protect some of your most vulnerable seedlings and plants from some unwelcome guests who are known to enjoy chowing down on them Garlic water might be the solution for some unwelcome guests in your garden this summer, according to experts. Anyone who has ever grown their own veggies - or tried to include the majestic Delphinium in their garden - will know that slugs can be more than a bit of a pain. Certain greenery, particularly seedlings, is to a slug the most delicious meal imaginable and they simply won't hesitate from tucking in. While it can be frustrating to go outside in the morning and see some major holes in your beloved plants - or worse, find them practically destroyed, slugs are not actually termed as pests. This is because they do play a really important role in the ecosystem, and particularly as food for birds, they're essential. This is why gardeners across the UK are urged not to use things like slug pellets and decimate the population in their green space. It can be something of a balancing act: protecting your new growth, but also letting slugs exist in your garden too. Short of pulling each and every one of the insects off your most vulnerable plants on a rainy evening, it can feel like there are few options. This is where garlic water comes in - adding this tool to your arsenal will seriously put off slugs from making their way over your most prized plants. The best part is this will only cost you the price of a garlic bulb, which is normally between 20 and 30 pence at your local supermarket. Many experts recommend this gardening hack, which as another bonus also means avoiding introducing harsh pesticides into the ecosystem of your garden. However, bear in mind that you should use it sparingly, and only use garlic in the water you will be giving to your most vulnerable thirsty plants - it shouldn't be used throughout the garden indiscriminately, just on young plants, and those with a tender stem. There are a couple of expert-recommended ways you can make your garlic water. Gardener's World advises you pop one litre of water into a pan and bring it to the boil, adding a bulb of garlic and boiling until it's soft. If you want to make more of the solution, you can, but go by the rule of one bulb per litre - so if you're using three litres of water, three bulbs of garlic. Then they advise you take two tablespoons of the solution and dilute into five litres of normal water. Botanist James Wong, writing for The Guardian, recommends a different approach, instead blending a bulb of garlic with one litre of water and then leaving it to soak for at least ten minutes. He explains that Allicin, a compound in garlic, is what puts off slugs, and leaving the blending mixture to soak allows "for the chemical reaction that creates allicin to complete." Once it has soaked, you should then strain the liquid, before using it to water your plants - when James uses this approach, he doesn't dilute it any further, instead spraying it straight on as is. Aim to do your watering with this solution in the evening, and if you have a real trouble spot for slugs, do so "liberally", James advises. However, Gardener's World you should use this solution after rainfall, or generally around once a week.
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Cover ugly walls or fences with a beautiful, fast-growing flower – it also adds privacy to your garden
IF your garden has an ugly wall or fence that needs brightening up, there's one flower for the job. You can cover the eyesore and help to elevate your garden's privacy in one go. 2 Gardening experts recommend adding a flower to your garden walls and fences (stock image) Credit: Getty The experts at Gardener's World named the best plant for the job, and detailed how to grow and prune it. They recommended adding trumpet vines, officially known as Campsis, to your walls and fences. The deciduous woody climbers feature red, orange, or yellow tubular flowers that bloom from late summer through to autumn. Give these plants a large space to grow, ideally on a south-facing wall or a pergola in direct sunlight. They will quickly cover a framework, but experts advise annual pruning to control growth. Trumpet vines are known to cause skin irritation, so always wear gloves when handling. Plant these vines against a large wall or fence, or you can train them up a trellis or pergola, They can also be grown in large pots placed in a warm sheltered spot against a wall or fence. While they are frost hardy, they thrive in warmer conditions, with full sunlight helping to ripen the new wood. This improves hardiness and promotes prolific flowering, with the plants often growing to 12 metres with wall support. I transformed my garden patio into summer haven for less than £100 with cheap B&M buys including gadget to keep bugs out They are ideal for adding privacy to your space and can spread for up to four metrese in width. But be warned, trumpet vines can be invasive so be sure to grow them in containers to help restrict their spread. TikTok garden pro Michael (@themediterraneangardener) also recommended the climbing plant for quick coverage of walls and fences. He described the flower as "fast-growing", explaining "it will quickly cover a wall or a fence". Trumpet vines are best planted in spring or early autumn and need to be watered thoroughly. How to create privacy in your garden CREATING privacy in your garden can be achieved in a number of ways depending on your budget, and the size of your space. Here are some effective ways to enhance privacy in your garden: 1. Fencing Install a tall, solid wooden or vinyl fence. This is one of the most straightforward ways to gain immediate privacy. Or use lattice panels, trellis, or slatted fencing to add a decorative touch while still offering privacy. 2. Hedges and Plants Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy. Grow a dense hedge using plants like Boxwood, Privet, or Laurel. It may take time to grow, but it provides a natural and green privacy screen. Use climbers like Ivy, Clematis, or Wisteria on fences or trellises to create a lush, green privacy barrier. 3. Outdoor Curtains Hang outdoor curtains around pergolas, gazebos, or patios for an easy-to-adjust privacy solution. 4. Sound Barriers A water fountain or small waterfall can help drown out noise, adding to the sense of privacy. Or install fencing designed to reduce noise if privacy from sound is also a concern. For the best results, mix organic matter such as garden compost into the planting area. Dig a hole at least twice as wide as the pot and around the same depth. This should be placed approximately 45 centimetres from the base of the wall or fence. Loosen the soil at the edges of the hole and remove the plant from its pot, teasing out the roots. Place the vines in the hole levelling the top of the rootball with the soil. Then refill the hole and gently firm the soil around the plant, removing any air pockets. As well as watering the plant, you should mulch with compost or chipped bark. You can also tie the shoots into supports to start training the vine.
