Get it right

P Place this display in a sunny, open location. In winter, move it to a well-lit sheltered spot, such as in a greenhouse or lean-to, to keep the plants and basket dry. P Use a free-draining mix of 50:50 John Innes No.2 and horticultural grit (below). Keep the foliage off the compost by mulching with extra grit. P Handle alpine plants carefully ( right). If a piece of sedum does snap off, just pop it into the compost and it should root. P Water well before planting and trim off spent flowers. Once the plants put down roots they’ll be able to find their own moisture and will need little watering.

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