Best Places to Buy Spring Bulbs?
Hey fellow gardeners! I'm looking for some recommendations on where to order my spring bulbs. I've mostly been picking them up at the local garden center, but now…
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How to Convert a Stone-Covered Garden Back into a Green Space?
I recently had my offer accepted on a house with a garden that's been completely covered in weed suppressant membrane and small stones. It's a small to medium-sized…
How Many Small Trees Can I Plant in My Small Garden?
Hey everyone! I've got a garden space that's 10 meters long and 5 meters wide, which faces south. I'm planning to create a mini forest by planting some…
Are Vines a Good Choice for a Fence Topper or Privacy Screen?
I'm thinking about adding jasmine on a trellis to the top of a low brick wall between my yard and my neighbors'. However, I'm worried that it might…
What are some nice alternatives to Leylandii for my garden?
I'm moving to a new house soon and thinking about replacing the Leylandii hedge in my garden with something that looks better. I could use some suggestions for…
Best Evergreens to Plant Under a Trampoline?
I'm looking for some advice on what to plant under my trampoline, which is a 12ft round model that stays up all year. It's a hassle to move,…
Advice Needed for Digging and Planting a Perennial Cottage Garden Bed
I'm starting a new business and my second client wants me to dig over a new bed for a perennial cottage garden. This is my favorite gardening style,…
Tips for Adding Privacy to My New Garden
Hey everyone! We recently moved into a new build and have a blank canvas for our garden design. However, our neighbors' houses back onto ours, making it a…
How to Stop My Neighbor's String Trimmer from Damaging My Property?
I'm in a bit of a pickle with my neighbor who keeps using a string trimmer right against my house. I've asked them to stop several times, but…
Turning a Shared Garden into a Cozy Green Space: Need Advice!
Hey everyone, I live in a block of six flats where we all share a back garden, but it's pretty much ignored except for a couple of washing…
Should I Buy Boxwoods Online or from a Local Nursery?
Hey everyone! I'm a city gal who just bought a house during the pandemic and I'm starting to plan some landscaping. I want to plant a row of…
Best Plants for Shady Garden Areas
Hey everyone! I'm planning to create gardens on either side of my front porch this year. I've got one side figured out, but the other side is tricky…
Plants for a Shady Garden Feature: Need Suggestions!
I'm working on creating a garden feature with a small red-brick outhouse wall that's mostly in the shade. It only gets a little bit of sun at the…
How to Create a Raised Garden Bed Using Paving Slabs?
I'm considering building a raised garden bed using paving slabs that are about 600x600x20mm. I'm not sure about the best method to keep them in place. Should I…
What Plants Can Thrive in a Shady Driveway Border?
I'm trying to figure out what to plant in a north-facing driveway border that doesn't get a lot of sun, mostly because my car blocks it. There's a…
Recommendations for Beautiful Grasses in Various Garden Conditions
Hey everyone! I'm looking to spruce up my garden, which has some tricky conditions—soggy shade, dry shade, and a driveway that feels like a desert in summer! I'm…
Looking for Free Landscaping Apps or Websites
Hey everyone! I'm a horticulture student in Australia, and I have a project where I need to design a garden. Plus, my dad's asked me to help him…