Cold frames
Essentially a box with a glass sloping lid, a cold frame is a neat and contained way to grow fruit, vegetables and plants. A space-saving alternative to a greenhouse, a cold frame can provide extra warmth for tender summer crops, such as tomatoes and chillies, as well as providing protection from frosts and strong winds in the winter.
Square-foot gardens
Retired engineer and efficiency expert Mel Bartholomew found a solution to the frustrations of gardening in cramped conditions with his ‘square foot gardening’ method. Gardening areas are divided into small square sections, allowing for small but intensively planted vegetable gardens. Learn more about his revolutionary idea in his renowned book Square Foot Gardening: A New Way to Garden in Less Space With Less Work.
Grow Bag
Grow bags (or growing bags) are a great way to grow flowers, fruits or vegetables, such as tomatoes, aubergines, chillies and cucumbers on sunny patios and balconies. This simple step-by-step tutorial shows you how to grow tomatoes in a growing bag.
Railing planters
Perfect for balconies, these nifty space-saving planters can be slotted or hooked onto railings or decking fences to proved a riot of colour at eye level, without taking up valuable floor space. Zinc troughs filled with lavender or Rhodondendron add a rustic French touch to an outdoor space while colourful pots in eye-popping shades are perfect for the modern urban gardener.
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