For gardeners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Straight answers for when it’s wilting, yellowing, or simply not doing what the label said.
13,970 answers for gardens, allotments, balconies and windowsills across the UK.
In the garden this month
Tulips and garlic in the ground
Every topic on the site, labelled the way you’d label a seed row.
3,738 answers
Perennials, roses, bulbs, bedding, climbers and shrubs.
1,901 answers
Tomatoes, potatoes, herbs, soft fruit and fruit trees.
1,309 answers
Mowing, feeding, moss, bare patches, new turf.
571 answers
Planting, trimming and the right tree for the space.
1,077 answers
Watering, light, repotting, orchids and succulents.
2,038 answers
Slugs, aphids, blight, knotweed and plants that harm pets.
750 answers
Mulch, manure, feed, compost heaps and water butts.
923 answers
Seeds, cuttings, pots, pruning, frost and the greenhouse.
333 answers
Hedgehogs, birds, bees and a garden that shares.
1,233 answers
Design, fences, decking, sheds, ponds, tools and garden law.
Fifteen troubles every British gardener meets sooner or later. Pick the cell that looks like yours.
Hedges, branches, bonfires and knotweed: the rules between neighbours, in plain English, with the official page.
If a neighbour’s hedge of two or more mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs is over 2 metres tall and spoils your home or garden, the council can step in, but only after you’ve tried to settle it informally, and there may be a fee.
You can trim branches or roots that cross into your garden from next door, but only up to the boundary; go further and your neighbour could take you to court. Protected trees may need the council’s permission.
You don’t have to remove it from your land unless it’s causing a nuisance, but you must stop it spreading off your property, and you can be prosecuted for causing it to spread into the wild.
Wild birds, their eggs and nests are protected by law: intentionally damaging or destroying a nest while it’s in use or being built is an offence, so check a hedge before you cut it.
There’s no outright ban, but you can’t burn household waste if it pollutes or harms health, and the council can serve an abatement notice if a bonfire is a nuisance.
Most don’t need planning permission if, among other limits, they’re no taller than 2.5 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and, with other additions, cover no more than half the land around the original house.
These are the rules in England. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own, often similar.
British gardens are joined up for wildlife or not at all. A few small habits make room for hedgehogs, birds and bees.
Eucalyptus trees are renowned for their rapid growth and impressive stature, with heights varying dramatically between species.
Pruning is a vital horticultural practice involving the selective removal of plant parts to improve health, shape, and fruit or flower production.
While lilies are cherished for their stunning blooms and fragrance, a common question arises: are lilies poisonous to people?
The Dracaena Draco, commonly called the Dragon Tree, is a distinctive plant renowned for its unique appearance and historical significance.
Estimating the cost to remove a tree and its stump involves understanding various factors like tree size, species, accessibility, and the chosen removal method.
The 'villager trader box' in Animal Crossing: New Horizons often evokes the vibrant yellow of forsythia due to its design.
Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive plant causing significant damage to property and native ecosystems.
Japanese knotweed spreads primarily through its extensive underground rhizome system and via fragments of its stems and roots.
The fig tree and wasp relationship is one of nature's most intricate examples of symbiosis. This partnership is essential for the survival and reproduction of both…
Protecting a significant tree from potential harm or removal can feel daunting. This article explains the process of obtaining a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) from…
Creating your own bonsai tree is a rewarding horticultural pursuit. This guide walks you through selecting a suitable plant and the fundamental steps involved in…
Constructing a robust shed base with paving slabs ensures longevity and stability for your garden building.
