Even peat pots, Hallett points out, are not a sustainable resource. "Those little fabric things around the peat pots are even worse," he adds. "You can't get rid of 'em. They say 'biodegradable ...

Dig a proper hole. Make the hole deep enough so the root flare (point where the trunk and roots meet) is visible when planted ...

Spring means it's time for gardeners to think about seedlings, those little baby plants all ready to get plunked into the ground. And a hands-on technique for growing them, called "soil blocking ...