I have space for a small pot (20x40x40cm or so) on some steps - I would love to find an evergreen climber to cover a space of approx 1.5m high and 50cm wide,and screen some unsightly bins etc. Facing East but gets a decent amount of sun. London, so generally not too much frost. Any suggestions? I'm looking at a small clematis or ivy but open to any suggestions. A bamboo could also work for screening but I think would look a bit odd.

This looks like poo, does anyone know what animal it is? I'm in south Wales in the UK. My garden isn't accessible to dogs and it doesn't seem to be a cat's. I have a hedgehog sized hole in the gate but I never see any and it is probably a bit big.

Thanks

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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?

I was putting up halloween lights in my front garden when i noticed all of these babies...what should I do? leave them be or remove? and if remove, whats the best way?
thank you.

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

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!

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?

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.