Log in or Sign up

The unscheduled maintenance is now complete. Thank you for your patience whilst this was done.

Please note, we are NOT expecting this to resolve all of the issues with slow loading pages, as we believe this is due to issues with the host servers. This situation will continue to be monitored and escalated where we are able to do so.

Merry Christmas to one and all!
Dismiss Notice

NEW Gardeners !

An area specifically designed for those that are new to gardening or growing.

Page 1 of 82

Sort By:: Title Start Date; Replies Views; Last Message ↓

Help needed with Buxus Plants!
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Replies:
9
Views:
269
Escarpment
Dec 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Help! Inherited garden no idea what I am doing.
Hi,Thanks @ricky101 a very good point and why I'm so keen to get this area clear of couch grass allowing me to plant shrubs etc next springtime. Hopefully once the new garden starts to establish...
Hi,Thanks @ricky101 a very good point and why I'm so keen to get this area clear of couch grass allowing me to plant shrubs etc next springtime. Hopefully once the new garden starts to establish it will prevent further soil loss; I don't want to start mowing grass again up there umpteen times...
Hi,Thanks @ricky101 a very good point and why I'm so keen to get this area clear of couch grass allowing me to plant shrubs etc next springtime. Hopefully once the new garden starts to establish it will prevent further soil loss; I don't want...
Hi,Thanks @ricky101 a very good point and why I'm so keen to get this area clear of couch grass allowing me to plant shrubs etc next springtime. Hopefully once the new garden starts to establish...
Leafylearner, Aug 18, 2024 ... 2
Replies:
25
Views:
5,007
Retired
Nov 24, 2025
planting with wildlife in mind
I took delivery of two berberis yesterday, julianae. Those thorns, wow! Wish I'd found these first, they're brilliant. Reckon I can keep on top of those with some garden-shears. The holly that...
I took delivery of two berberis yesterday, julianae. Those thorns, wow! Wish I'd found these first, they're brilliant. Reckon I can keep on top of those with some garden-shears. The holly that I've put in around the edges could have been a bit closer together. No matter. I shall plant more...
I took delivery of two berberis yesterday, julianae. Those thorns, wow! Wish I'd found these first, they're brilliant. Reckon I can keep on top of those with some garden-shears. The holly that I've put in around the edges could have been a bit...
I took delivery of two berberis yesterday, julianae. Those thorns, wow! Wish I'd found these first, they're brilliant. Reckon I can keep on top of those with some garden-shears. The holly that...
Ditherer, Jul 3, 2025 ... 5 6 7
Replies:
90
Views:
6,070
Ditherer
Nov 16, 2025
Fargesia rufa
I would also consider that we are coming into winter and they do shed a lot of leaves naturally.
I would also consider that we are coming into winter and they do shed a lot of leaves naturally.
I would also consider that we are coming into winter and they do shed a lot of leaves naturally.
I would also consider that we are coming into winter and they do shed a lot of leaves naturally.
richsdixon, Aug 3, 2025
Replies:
9
Views:
1,112
Thevictorian
Nov 5, 2025
Help to save my Hydrangea
Yes - pruning of that type [mophead or lacecap] should be done in very late winter/spring, depending on location and conditions. It's always better to be prudent and wait, rather then being too...
Yes - pruning of that type [mophead or lacecap] should be done in very late winter/spring, depending on location and conditions. It's always better to be prudent and wait, rather then being too eager to trim off old flowerheads or stems, and when in doubt, take less rather than more. Paniculatas...
Yes - pruning of that type [mophead or lacecap] should be done in very late winter/spring, depending on location and conditions. It's always better to be prudent and wait, rather then being too eager to trim off old flowerheads or stems, and when...
Yes - pruning of that type [mophead or lacecap] should be done in very late winter/spring, depending on location and conditions. It's always better to be prudent and wait, rather then being too...
New2Gardening, Oct 27, 2025
Replies:
9
Views:
669
fairygirl
Oct 29, 2025
x 3
Well I started, not sure how to continue
Right now is a great time to be planting hardy shrubs. The Cotinus will be happier in the ground for the winter, as long as it doesn't get waterlogged. They will be dropping their leaves for the...
Right now is a great time to be planting hardy shrubs. The Cotinus will be happier in the ground for the winter, as long as it doesn't get waterlogged. They will be dropping their leaves for the winter soon anyway. Once they are settled in they can grow very tall even from a hard spring pruning...
Right now is a great time to be planting hardy shrubs. The Cotinus will be happier in the ground for the winter, as long as it doesn't get waterlogged. They will be dropping their leaves for the winter soon anyway. Once they are settled in they...
Right now is a great time to be planting hardy shrubs. The Cotinus will be happier in the ground for the winter, as long as it doesn't get waterlogged. They will be dropping their leaves for the...
Dorset-Tim, Sep 30, 2025
Replies:
13
Views:
1,031
JennyJB
Oct 27, 2025
x 3
Never had a garden before!
I agree with @Escarpment . I don't know what they are either but the fruiting bodies won't last too long before they start to die off. If your cousin is worried then cut them down and dispose of...
I agree with @Escarpment . I don't know what they are either but the fruiting bodies won't last too long before they start to die off. If your cousin is worried then cut them down and dispose of them. I have to add that I rather like the look of them tho - absolute beauties
I agree with @Escarpment . I don't know what they are either but the fruiting bodies won't last too long before they start to die off. If your cousin is worried then cut them down and dispose of them. I have to add that I rather like the look...
I agree with @Escarpment . I don't know what they are either but the fruiting bodies won't last too long before they start to die off. If your cousin is worried then cut them down and dispose of...
LizT, May 8, 2025 ... 11 12 13
Replies:
181
Views:
14,077
Philippa
Oct 19, 2025
Water Butts in winter
As said your diverter should have a lever on it to allow the rain water to bypass the diverter and continue its journey down the down pipe. Make sure your butt is not completely full and drop a...
As said your diverter should have a lever on it to allow the rain water to bypass the diverter and continue its journey down the down pipe. Make sure your butt is not completely full and drop a tennis ball in as recommended above. If still worried wrap the butt in bubble wrap. If you are buying...
As said your diverter should have a lever on it to allow the rain water to bypass the diverter and continue its journey down the down pipe. Make sure your butt is not completely full and drop a tennis ball in as recommended above. If still...
As said your diverter should have a lever on it to allow the rain water to bypass the diverter and continue its journey down the down pipe. Make sure your butt is not completely full and drop a...
Scruffbag, Oct 4, 2025
Replies:
10
Views:
912
waterbut
Oct 8, 2025
Help With Growing Seeds
I followed Sarah Raven’s advice when sowing the viola seeds. No hotter than 20c and lightly covered.
I followed Sarah Raven’s advice when sowing the viola seeds. No hotter than 20c and lightly covered.
I followed Sarah Raven’s advice when sowing the viola seeds. No hotter than 20c and lightly covered.
I followed Sarah Raven’s advice when sowing the viola seeds. No hotter than 20c and lightly covered.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025 ... 7 8 9
Replies:
131
Views:
14,003
Bluejayway
Oct 6, 2025
A question about pumpkins if I may...
Basically, either top or bottom, if you cut through where it has callused over, it will invite rot in. For carving it won't matter much as it will still keep alright for a week or more outside but...
Basically, either top or bottom, if you cut through where it has callused over, it will invite rot in. For carving it won't matter much as it will still keep alright for a week or more outside but if you wanted to store it for longer indoors, to eat, then you might be in trouble.
Basically, either top or bottom, if you cut through where it has callused over, it will invite rot in. For carving it won't matter much as it will still keep alright for a week or more outside but if you wanted to store it for longer indoors, to...
Basically, either top or bottom, if you cut through where it has callused over, it will invite rot in. For carving it won't matter much as it will still keep alright for a week or more outside but...
LittleSparrah, Oct 2, 2025
Replies:
13
Views:
864
Thevictorian
Oct 3, 2025
Too much watering?
At one centre near me I’ve seen the same member of staff standing in one spot with a hose and turning to water the plants within the range of the hose’s pressure capability. I doubt that much...
At one centre near me I’ve seen the same member of staff standing in one spot with a hose and turning to water the plants within the range of the hose’s pressure capability. I doubt that much reaches the compost in the pots but it keeps customers at bay . I rarely buy anything there.
At one centre near me I’ve seen the same member of staff standing in one spot with a hose and turning to water the plants within the range of the hose’s pressure capability. I doubt that much reaches the compost in the pots but it keeps customers...
At one centre near me I’ve seen the same member of staff standing in one spot with a hose and turning to water the plants within the range of the hose’s pressure capability. I doubt that much...
Scruffbag, Oct 2, 2025 ... 2
Replies:
17
Views:
1,235
Plantminded
Oct 3, 2025
Rose bush query
Thank you, your advice is much appreciated
Thank you, your advice is much appreciated
Thank you, your advice is much appreciated
Thank you, your advice is much appreciated
MitchR, Sep 19, 2025
Replies:
2
Views:
850
MitchR
Sep 21, 2025
My apple tree that I've grown from a seed...
boiling water with a kettle or in oven at 70c works. this will also kill any plants in it!goodluck with the apple. stake it well and im sure itll be happier next year.
boiling water with a kettle or in oven at 70c works. this will also kill any plants in it!goodluck with the apple. stake it well and im sure itll be happier next year.
boiling water with a kettle or in oven at 70c works. this will also kill any plants in it!goodluck with the apple. stake it well and im sure itll be happier next year.
boiling water with a kettle or in oven at 70c works. this will also kill any plants in it!goodluck with the apple. stake it well and im sure itll be happier next year.
CherryBerry000, Sep 1, 2025
Replies:
5
Views:
1,038
Adam I
Sep 3, 2025
Plant id please
It looks, as Pete suggests, like an anthurium, albeit a bit of a leggy one.Whoever suggested cannabis was probably smoking it at the time.
It looks, as Pete suggests, like an anthurium, albeit a bit of a leggy one.Whoever suggested cannabis was probably smoking it at the time.
It looks, as Pete suggests, like an anthurium, albeit a bit of a leggy one.Whoever suggested cannabis was probably smoking it at the time.
It looks, as Pete suggests, like an anthurium, albeit a bit of a leggy one.Whoever suggested cannabis was probably smoking it at the time.
xf8u39, Sep 1, 2025
Replies:
5
Views:
677
Thevictorian
Sep 1, 2025
Outdoor Pot Plants
How about a Daphne "Perfume Princess"? It will give you flowers and perfume in the winter when there's not much else performing. My two both came from B&Q.
How about a Daphne "Perfume Princess"? It will give you flowers and perfume in the winter when there's not much else performing. My two both came from B&Q.
How about a Daphne "Perfume Princess"? It will give you flowers and perfume in the winter when there's not much else performing. My two both came from B&Q.
How about a Daphne "Perfume Princess"? It will give you flowers and perfume in the winter when there's not much else performing. My two both came from B&Q.
Barney Waspe, Aug 30, 2025
Replies:
7
Views:
718
Escarpment
Aug 31, 2025
New garden
Hi @Irishdids - that's a nice little lawn you've got. Hopefully it'll establish nicely and be a good green space next year. I'm guessing you may be in Ireland/N. Ireland, going by your username,...
Hi @Irishdids - that's a nice little lawn you've got. Hopefully it'll establish nicely and be a good green space next year. I'm guessing you may be in Ireland/N. Ireland, going by your username, but correct me if I'm wrong! It's always useful to know roughly your location, as that always helps...
Hi @Irishdids - that's a nice little lawn you've got. Hopefully it'll establish nicely and be a good green space next year. I'm guessing you may be in Ireland/N. Ireland, going by your username, but correct me if I'm wrong! It's always useful to...
Hi @Irishdids - that's a nice little lawn you've got. Hopefully it'll establish nicely and be a good green space next year. I'm guessing you may be in Ireland/N. Ireland, going by your username,...
Irishdids, Aug 30, 2025
Replies:
1
Views:
667
fairygirl
Aug 30, 2025
What are my next steps for this bed?
I can't help with plants that like chalk @FelicityA , as we don't have that here, but others will be able to offer suitable suggestions, and you can also look at other gardens near you, to see...
I can't help with plants that like chalk @FelicityA , as we don't have that here, but others will be able to offer suitable suggestions, and you can also look at other gardens near you, to see what's thriving. If you don't know what they are, you can [sneakily!] take a photo and post on the...
I can't help with plants that like chalk @FelicityA , as we don't have that here, but others will be able to offer suitable suggestions, and you can also look at other gardens near you, to see what's thriving. If you don't know what they are, you...
I can't help with plants that like chalk @FelicityA , as we don't have that here, but others will be able to offer suitable suggestions, and you can also look at other gardens near you, to see...
FelicityA, Aug 25, 2025 ... 2
Replies:
16
Views:
1,782
fairygirl
Aug 29, 2025
What should I plant here?
An Amelanchier would look nice or maybe a dwarf crab apple. To cover the fence I would plant a Trachelospermum Jasminoides.
An Amelanchier would look nice or maybe a dwarf crab apple. To cover the fence I would plant a Trachelospermum Jasminoides.
An Amelanchier would look nice or maybe a dwarf crab apple. To cover the fence I would plant a Trachelospermum Jasminoides.
An Amelanchier would look nice or maybe a dwarf crab apple. To cover the fence I would plant a Trachelospermum Jasminoides.
Pepe, Aug 21, 2025
Replies:
1
Views:
751
Bluejayway
Aug 21, 2025
What should I plant here? ideas please
Would a Ilex argentea holly tree work on the other side?
Would a Ilex argentea holly tree work on the other side?
Would a Ilex argentea holly tree work on the other side?
Would a Ilex argentea holly tree work on the other side?

Pepe, Jul 5, 2025 ... 2 3
Replies:
36
Views:
3,779
Pepe
Jul 26, 2025
Apples on tree - no leaves
Thank you for your help, I thought it looked like canker but I wasn't sure - im not sure how much is a lot - do you just treat it kikw vlaxj spot on roses - cut it off and destroy. I have...
Thank you for your help, I thought it looked like canker but I wasn't sure - im not sure how much is a lot - do you just treat it kikw vlaxj spot on roses - cut it off and destroy. I have started to water it. Ive not noticed any other damage or splits in the main trunk. Is it a crab apple ? If...
Thank you for your help, I thought it looked like canker but I wasn't sure - im not sure how much is a lot - do you just treat it kikw vlaxj spot on roses - cut it off and destroy. I have started to water it. Ive not noticed any other damage or...
Thank you for your help, I thought it looked like canker but I wasn't sure - im not sure how much is a lot - do you just treat it kikw vlaxj spot on roses - cut it off and destroy. I have...
gooseberry, Jul 12, 2025
Replies:
5
Views:
1,004
gooseberry
Jul 13, 2025

Showing threads 1 to 20 of 1,638

Thread Display Options

Loading...

(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Page 1 of 82

Search

This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept Learn More...
Dismiss Notice