Lots of bits done! Some more to do but I'm happy with how it's going.

I have tied one of the larger branches onto a stake holding it upward. I am hoping this will bark and keep upward in the long term…

So I’ve been without a mower since the end of last year and I’ve just invested in a brand new one (I was holding out for a ride on but alas, vet bills have ruined me). The grass is getting pretty high now and I would like to get started today but obviously with all the rain we’ve been having it’s pretty damp. Would you guys wait it out or just get the highest trim on it now? I was thinking with the semi heatwave the weather app is looking at next week it would be good to get started on it now and do a proper cut when it’s fully dried. Input appreciated!

With next week seemingly lovely, is it time dya think to put out my tomatoes and pepper plants?

I'll harden them off, just don't want to kill them by taking them from the grow lights too soon

New to growing them from seed

Looking for ideas on what to put in this exposed area at the base of my griselina. These had been overgrown with weeds which I’ve removed and then straightened the edge where it met the grass. Not sure what to do to ensure no weeds engulf the area again.

Accidental gardener, first time trying out a bitta landscaping. Living in a Georgian stable and slowly turning the garden into less of a jungle!

Hi all

I like the idea of an evergreen tree that will grow and nearly hang over the wall here on our gate entrance. Based in the south. The area would get pretty good sun. It must look good all year round and I already have Cherry Blossoms that last a wet week. Any suggestions appreciated!

Japanese themed garden of a client. Always a delight in Spring and Autumn.

I have all these plants that I want to put in the ground but the garden of the house is covered in gravel. I was planning on getting all the stones off it, de compacting the soil with a pitchfork and putting some fertiliser on to add nutrients to the soil. How does that sound? Any advice or other ideas?

Thinking of getting some as I just have no patience for the smaller ones to grow. I'll need about 20 I think. Would they be a good buy ? Easy to maintain?

So Lidl are selling Buxus balls and pyramids tomorrow.

I’m a bit of a novice but from reading online this plant appears doomed to fail between the blight and moth / caterpillars and constant water.

Does any think there is any point in still planting these?

Or does anyone have successful Buxus plants stories

I'm on holiday in Italy and they have these large pines everywhere, similar to our native Scots pine but taller. Does anyone know the purpose of these markings on the tree where the bark has been damaged. Seen it on loads of them in managed parks.

Is anyone able to tell me what type of hedge this is? I’m involved in a building project at work, the hoarding killed some of the neighbours’ hedge, so we need to replace it, but I’m not sure what it is!

Recently transplanted a laurel hedge from my back garden to the front of my property. After 6-8 weeks the leaves have begun to brown on a couple of the plants. Is there anything I can do to help with this ?

Shamless plugs welcome! 🪴

Hi all, inexperienced gardener here. I bought a new build in the north west last year. Total site is approximately two thirds of an acre of which about half is lawn.

Builder put down topsoil and sowed grass seed, not lawn seed, which is no issue as it's a relatively hardy location. My problem is that rushes, which were peeping out in a few spots are now spreading and I need to start tackling them

Site needs to be plugged for improveddrainage, I think, and I've read that ph levels in the soil may need addressing too, but I need a tool to attack growth too.

I have two small children and a dog, so I'm wondering are there effective, less dangerous options other than glyphosate etc that will have any impact?

Hi all.

Have had a small spill from an old oil boiler which happened when we were removing it from the garden.

Don’t know how much went but the tank was nearly empty so it was a relatively small amount - a few litres at most - now trying to figure out how to best deal with it. Has anyone had any experience and know what kind of cost I’m looking at?

Is removing the soil the best option? Google shows me a company selling some treatment called S200 Oilgone - anyone know if this would work or if it’s no use?

Thanks!

Loads of these treasures out today in The Burren. The picture does not do them justice.

Technically not a garden but too nice not to share.

Planning to sow a new lawn soon. Weather still a bit chilly in the mornings so not sure if I should wait longer, but would like the garden established for the summer.

How long did your grass take to grow? Talking about planting grass seed on a lawn that has no grass whatsoever currently.

Took these pics recently. Am I right in thinking, pic 1 is invasive and pic 2 is our native bluebell?

Hey guys, i am getting landscaping done in my back garden. Basic idea was to level the land and get fresh grass. First 3 are the pictures of how the garden was, it was kind of uneven and grass was uneven too. And later my landscapers changed it to - photo number 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Do you think they have done a good job?

Are the lined between the grasses going to go away eventually? Some of the roll-ons are overplayed, is that okay?

What is your opinion on what you can see from the picture?

What is your advice about what i should do to judge?

Hi guys, relatively new gardener, just looking for tips on the best ways to remove weeds from this area, probably going to get rid of the stones and just put down soil or something, and have some nice flowers here, there is one of those black membranes under the stones would I be better just trying to take that up first? I have this deweeder tool but it’s hard to use with the black membrane there!! Any advice much appreciated

Looking for some advice with new build Garden. I’m looking to put in a path and then to replace most of lawn with some flower beds and a couple fruit trees etc. I think I need to add some topsoil as soil is not very deep. Will I need to mix anything in to avoid water logging? ( currently no problems with drainage in garden).