Somewhere to chat about general, non type specific gardening

Sub-Forums: Alpine & Rock Gardens, Container Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Hydroponic Gardens, Japanese Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Organic Gardens, Water Gardens, Wildflower Gardens

How do you care for window boxes and hanging baskets...

Somewhere to discuss those finishing touches to your garden

Sub-Forums: Children's Activitiy Equipment, Decking - incl. Care & Maintenance, Garden Furniture, Water Features - Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls, Garden Lighting, Other Garden Features

What would be your 'perfect' garden design/layout...have you ever employed a garden designer...were you happy with the results..

A place to discuss plants in general, which plants go best in shade or sun..

All the main plant types are listed here...can you mix & match different types in one garden...do some plants fair better in one area of the world than another...

Sub-Forums: Alpines, Annuals, Bulbs, Cacti/Succulents, Climbers, Fruit & Vegetable Plants/Trees, Herbaceous Plants, Herbs & Spices, Perennials, Roses, Trees & Shrubs, Vines, Other Plant Types

Soil is almost always required, there are many types, which have you got in your garden, and are there problems with having certain types of soil when choosing the plants that you want for your garden

Sub-Forums: Chalky Soil, Clay Soil, Combination Soils, Loamy Soils, Peaty Soil, Sandy Soil, Silty Soil

How do you keep your lawn looking good...what food or treatments do you use if you have a problem with your grass

Sub-Forums: Lawnmowers - Types & Maintenance

There are many creatures that actively help your garden to thrive and be pest free

Dogs and cats can often be a problem in a garden, what ways are there to keep the problem under control

Do you use chemicals in your garden to rid it of pests and diseases...which do you prefer to use and why

What are they and how do you deal with them, any old remedies....

Have you got a composting bin or area in your garden, what do you put in it....how about irrigation...hose or timed watering system...

How do you keep your garden safe and secure...

Shredders and other large garden equipment discussion

Which tools would you not be without for your garden, are there any that you have bought and regretted...

An area to discuss the pitfalls & successes of using greenhouses or polytunnels

Do you prefer wooden frame to metal...glass glazing to plastic...how do you look after a greenhouse or polytunnel properly...

What are the must have's and definately not have's when keeping your polytunnel healthy

Do you use heating systems in your greenhouse or polytunnel..what are the best ways to keep your greenhouse or polytunnel at the best temperature all year round...

What pests or diseases are common when using a greenhouse or polytunnel...how do you cure the problem...

Somewhere to discuss every day issues about all houseplants

There is a wide variety of plants, suitable to brighten up your home or conservatory...

Sub-Forums: Cacti, Flowering, Ferns, Foliage, Palms, Other Houseplant Types

What are the best ways to care for those plants that thrive in your home and conservatory...

What are the things to look out for when you have conservatory & houseplants and what can you do to treat those health problems

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