Does anyone know anything about gardening?

Gap in the market, surely?

Yeah surprised but not disappointed.

I'm applying nematodes tomorrow

To whom and what have they done to deserve it?

Slugs and snails, heard April is a good time as that's when they're in the soil laying eggs so the nematodes eat the eggs before they develop.

Just ordered my nematodes. Slugs battered the allotment last year, let’s see how it improves matters this year.

Although I know perfectly well what they're applied to, I still rather like the idea of 'no, you're expected to die, Mr Bond.

Got loads off weeds in the garden tried weed killer couple off years ago turn the grass black wife went crazy .thinking off trying again at weeding any ideas what to do.

First thing is to figure out what weed you have, see if feeding the grass may help.
Or perhaps moving more weakens weeds but the grass is ok with it?

But a perfect lawn is a constant battle our neighbours killed part of theirs spraying the weeds in it...

Ok will look into what weeds and moss i have .

Got 5 x 25kg bags of free ericaceous compost that need collecting in SE25. Anyone interested? P.S: Ideally before Saturday as we have to move out and cannot see myself planting that many blueberries anytime soon 😅

Google lens is pretty good at identifying common weeds in my experience.
A traditionally "perfect" lawn is, as not doubt mentioned previously in this thread, a monoculture. So a lot of work.

Will try that

@billygoat28 the Fiskars weed puller is pretty good solution (no chemicals) and it is quite fun to use (gets addictive) https://www.diy.com/departments/fiskars-xact-weed-puller/1357677_BQ.prd

Oh well ...🙄

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Fucking hell. This wind.

One of my lovely established rambling roses is bent over on the ground. Hoping it survives. Pots everywhere.

just weeded the beds in the back garden, readying them for all the plants we ordered at the garden centre. the money gun was sprayed on: a multi-stem white birch; amelanchier; perius; a gorgeous yellow stemmed acer; some sweet box; clematis; red dogwood; some laurel; and, a bunch of other soft landscaping for the garden. still need to get grasses and ferns for more structure / interest. looking forward to getting everything planted up when they arrive in a week's time. will post a pic

I’m looking for a shrub like a camellia with pink flowers but it must be able to tolerate full sun. Any suggestions?

hibiscus?

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/outdoor-hibiscus-care.htm

I will be making planters for either side of this pergola I built today. What's a good climber to train up and over? West facing so lots of afternoon/evening sun, but not planted in the ground.

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Got the border planted up, mostly shade tolerant plants as it only cops the sun for a few hours in the morning.

Raised bed removed, soil levelled (ish), chucked a load of random wildflower / herb / cornflower seeds in there. See what happens next. Plan is for it to be a kid friendly patch for them to poke around in and bug hunt etc.

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I'm a believer in a productive garden.
Might your planter be large enough to sustain a grape vine?

Virginia Creeper will grow quickly, but looks a bit boring in the summer. Lovely in the autumn when the leaves go red. Clematis will provide colour, but I'm a sucker for roses so I'd go for a climbing rose or two. Flowers all summer long if you keep on top of the deadheading.

Honeysuckle through a rose for early season flowers and berries too?

Dog rose type shrub?

I'm guessing you want decent coverage? In which case things like Clematis or Passionflower while providing beautiful flowers probably won't give you the foliage you want.

I agree with Brommers on the rose. Find something you like from David Austin https://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/
Cheap roses are a false economy. Call them for advice if you need more help. Also roses keep their leaves until quite late and start them again early.

You could also try something like a Star Jasmine as it's evergreen. But it will probably need a different planter, and if you do definitely buy an established one from a decent nursery.