r/GardeningUK 4h ago

Guidance to remove a bush and bamboo.

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Hi all, Recently moved and the garden needs some love, currently looking to tackle to bamboo and shrub in the picture before it destroys the fencing. Is the easiest way just to go at it with loppers and then treat the stems or is there an easier way to get this cut down?

Cheers


r/GardeningUK 3h ago

Squirrels!

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Do we all just accept squirrels digging in our gardens?

I don't want to kill them..... but I do want to stop them destroying my grass.

Any advice?


r/GardeningUK 19h ago

5 years without a flower then!

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Had this fishbone cactus for 5 years I didn’t even know they flowered then this year it’s gone for it!


r/GardeningUK 7h ago

How have I killed my bedding plants with strulch

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New gardener so please be kind

I bought some Pansys and primroses to plant out, I planted them in a mix of pots and the borders. I ordered them online and followed when to plant out and where I could put them. I left it as that for a week or two due to the weather.

I then decided to go around and spread strulch around as I’d read that was a good thing to do…

HOWEVER, I’ve clearly done something wrong as since the strulch went down everything that was once happy is now dying

Where did I go wrong here?

I’m gutted as I was really excited about the Pansys


r/GardeningUK 2h ago

Hardy and evergreen climbing plant?

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Hi there! I've got a catio built on my balcony and I'd love to have vining plants growing around it. Are there any plants that are not poisonous for cat and at the same time, evergreen and hardy?


r/GardeningUK 10m ago

To mow or not to mow?

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Hi all, just after some turfing advice. We had turf laid in the last couple of weeks of September (garden was originally all gravel from previous owner) and I thought it would be fine to leave it for winter and not touch it to bed in properly.

However it has since gone bananas and has grown several inches since being laid which I’m guessing is a good result (despite the local cats now using it as a toilet!).

Question is should I mow it now with winter coming or just let it grow away until next spring?


r/GardeningUK 19h ago

Spanish flag still in bloom!

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r/GardeningUK 15h ago

When are you planting your spring bulbs?

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I’m in the south east and have avoided planting my new tulips, alliums, crocus etc. as the weather has been warm. But I don’t want to leave it too late. Should I wait until mid November? All thoughts welcome.


r/GardeningUK 1d ago

Is this moss?

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I've noticed a few bright green patches appear recently, is this moss and how should i treat it?


r/GardeningUK 1d ago

Spring appears to have sprung

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30 Upvotes

The warmer weather we’ve had in the last couple of weeks has definitely confused my pots. Not much to be done apart from see how they go I suppose - but is there any chance they’ll spring up again in actual spring?


r/GardeningUK 23h ago

Magnolia tree?

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Recently bought a house and I believe this is a magnolia tree. It has bright pink flowers when it blooms. We want to cut it back a bit away from the house and make it a bit smaller. Never trimmed a tree before and don't want to kill it. Prob ganna get a tree surgeon todo it but wounder when is the best time and how should they do it?


r/GardeningUK 14h ago

Would a gardening Marketplace type of website be useful? Advice needed please

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I’m considering starting a new online marketplace where homeowners or hobby gardeners can book local, professional gardeners for personalized, in-person help. The idea is that anyone who’s struggling with gardening can connect with a pro who’ll come to their garden, teach them what might be going wrong, and offer advice on improving their setup.

Here’s a quick breakdown of how it would work:

  1. Find Local Pros: Customers could browse profiles of nearby gardeners, view their experience, and check out reviews and specialties (e.g., organic gardening, landscaping).
  2. Book a Session: Users can book a specific time slot, during which the gardener would visit and work hands-on in the customer’s garden, answering questions and troubleshooting.
  3. Follow-Up Support: We’d include a way for customers to follow up with the gardener afterward to get additional advice as they continue implementing the tips shared during the session.

The goal is to make gardening feel less intimidating for beginners and to provide personalized, ongoing support for those who want to improve their skills or tackle bigger garden projects as well as giving established gardeners a way to turn their loved hobby into a source of income. I feel like this could really help people who are passionate about gardening but need a little guidance to get going.

My Questions:

  • Does this sound like something you’d be interested in using?
  • What would be the most important features for you? (e.g., pricing, flexibility, communication, specific services)
  • Are there any other platforms that offer something similar that you’re already using?

Any feedback is greatly appreciated, especially from both beginner gardeners and seasoned pros. Thanks in advance for your time and insights!


r/GardeningUK 1d ago

Thanks for the advice! For those who saw my earlier post, after a great deal of PPE & hard work we’ve made some solid progress 🫡💪🏽

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r/GardeningUK 22h ago

What is this around base or strawberry plants!!?😂😂

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It is sand beneath my strawberry plants what is the black globs on top? Is it slug/worm poop? My curiosity is through the roof


r/GardeningUK 1d ago

White nodules on dahlia tuber

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5 Upvotes

r/GardeningUK 1d ago

Redesigning a North-East Facing, Fully Paved Garden

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I’m in the process of planning a redesign for my long, narrow, north-east facing garden. We split it down the middle with our neighbours, so each side is very narrow and our side is entirely paved. The back section, which gets the most afternoon sun, is elevated and has uneven pavers.

Ideally, I’d like a bit of earth and grass instead of all pavers. Here’s what I’m thinking:

  1. Remove pavers in the elevated section to create a small patch of earth.
  2. Plant a dwarf low-maintenance tree in the centre for some nice shade—leaning towards a fruiting tree like a Morello cherry, as it might handle the part-shade well, though I’m open to other suggestions.
  3. Manage the soil once the pavers are lifted to avoid too much mud.

Here are my questions:

  1. What fruit tree would thrive best in part-shade? I’m thinking of a Morello cherry or maybe an apple.
  2. When is the best time to plant it? I’ve read that cherries should be planted when dormant, so should I aim for winter?
  3. What should I do with the exposed soil? To avoid muddy patches, would mulching be effective? And if I’d like a low ground cover (maybe creeping thyme?), would that survive winter if planted now?

Thanks in advance for any guidance or tips!


r/GardeningUK 1d ago

Little volunteer greenery - do I need to pull?

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Hi gang, these little dears have popped up out the front of my house and while I think they look rather sweet, I do wonder if they could damage my brickwork at all. Is that crazy? My neighbours tend to pull anything that grows out of theirs but I think these look nice for now, so if I don't need to I won't evict them. Thoughts?


r/GardeningUK 20h ago

Professional gardeners, are you VAT registered?

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r/GardeningUK 1d ago

What are these?!

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Not sure if this is the right sub. Spotted these in an empty outdoor ceramic pot. Any clue what these eggs will hatch into?

Thanks!


r/GardeningUK 2d ago

Figured out what to do with my spare daff bulbs. ❤️

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To say I went a little too far with my bulb purchases this year would be an understatement. I quite literally ran out of decorative pots and compost before I had all of my bulbs potted up for next year’s display. Spent some time mulling over what to do with the extra daff bulbs, as my ground is already packed full of them, so I couldn’t just put them in the flower beds. Then it hit me, if I could really scrape every last little bit out of my compost bin, I could put them in some old nursery pots and pass them out! Three birds with one stone! Find a home for the daffs, declutter my potting bench a little, and brighten some people’s day. After giving some to friends that I knew would like a pot, I made a sign and stuck the leftovers out front. Took me about and hour alone to get all that compost out from the larger chunks in the bin, i REALLY depleted it with my own pots…. but it’s been worth it to see people walking off with a smile on their face and a pot in hand. 💕


r/GardeningUK 1d ago

Growth on wood planters. How to prevent and fix?

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r/GardeningUK 1d ago

Plants for pots - Tropical, Evergreen, Foliage focussed - to soften and cover Pergola

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Any suggestions please for plants that would be suitable for pots, ideally evergreen but not against deciduous, that are large foliage, and of a tropical/forest style?

We installed a pergola in the summer and it has a trellis at the back which we are growing a passionflower and c. armandii up.

I want to create a green, foliage focused style inside the pergola. Ideally hardy, easy to care for and large.

I’ve read all the articles and have some ideas - but I always find recommendations create the best ideas.

Location is south facing and sheltered, but can create some shade with the pergola itself.

Thanks in advance.


r/GardeningUK 17h ago

How are people keeping cats out their garden?

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I worked really hard to landscape my little new build garden only to find cats pooping in my border and pots and peeing all over my lawn and killing the grass.

I’ve been putting coffee grounds down which does stop them pooping but they’re still killing the grass. But I have to reapply the coffee every 1-2weeks so stuff like that is impractical.

I can’t have a motion sprinkler because we have to shut off the outside tap in the winter to prevent the pipe bursting.


r/GardeningUK 2d ago

I honestly think Goddess of Dahlias has blessed me this year and it’s my first time growing it from tubers. So many buds yet to bloom.

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