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You do not need acres of ground to enjoy growing flowers, vegetables and fruit. Even in a small space there is plenty you can easily grow. Here's how:

• Line hanging baskets and containers with plastic to stop them drying out so quickly.
• Plastic containers hold moisture better than clay or earthenware ones, so less watering is needed.
• Position hanging baskets so that they are easy to reach.
• Use a pulley system or HiLo to lower and raise baskets.
• Choose plants that are easy to grow.
• Put the containers in a good position for getting rain and avoiding drying out.
• Grow fruit, vegetables and herbs in containers.