Hi Charlie,

In pots, bamboo is the one I reckon. Can you provide any info on how I should layer the pot inside....gravel, type of compost and feed? The position is a little windy although the one potted bamboo I have there has not suffered any significant wind burn this last year. Saying that, it is snowing, windy and about -2 as I write this.

An additional question regarding the rest of my garden, when would be a good time to layer horse manure on the beds? I have raised beds in troughs all round and have a varied mixture of plants.

Many thanks.