Ask a Trade: Gardeners
Got a question that only a tradesperson can answer? We have thousands of trades ready to answer any question you may have.
Ask your question
Search our questions

Found an answer to your question? Find a Gardener near you!

Filter by:

  • All
    • All
    • At least 1 answer
    • At least 2 answers
    • At least 3 answers
    • No answers
  • Sort by:

  • Most liked
  • What fall should a patio have?

    We're having a new patio laid and the contractor mentioned it needs to slope slightly away from the house. What's the minimum fall required and how do you check it's right?

    Asked by Michael on 14th Apr 2026
    View answers

    How to tell if a wooden fence can hold my plants?

    How do I know if a wooden fence will be able to hold plants I want to hang from it? Is there a reliable way to figure this out?

    Asked by lauren on 10th Jun 2022
    View answers

    Buying a light-duty garden rotavtor

    What is the best brand to go with for buying a lighty-duty garden rotavator?

    Asked by Mo on 29th Jun 2022
    View answers

    Growing figs

    How long does it take, on average, to grow figs?

    Asked by Carol on 22nd Aug 2022
    View answers

    Raising pH levels

    Hi, what is the best way to raise pH levels in my garden soil in a way that is not harmful to wildlife such as insects or the environment in general?

    Asked by Abdul on 31st Aug 2022
    View answers

    How to care for poinsettia?

    How can I properly take care of poinsettia?

    Asked by Christian on 15th Jun 2022
    View answers

    Garden styles

    Does making a mediterrenean style garden or a tropical style garden work? Or does it look out of place in the UK?

    Asked by Lou on 11th Aug 2022
    View answers

    Feeding hanging baskets?

    What is needed to feed hanging baskets?

    Asked by Charles on 15th Jun 2022
    View answers

    Meadow/prairie gardens

    What are meadow/prairie gardens? What are their key components?

    Asked by Mo on 9th Aug 2022
    View answers

    How often should you oil decking?

    I've had composite decking for a couple of years and I'm not sure if it needs oiling at all. Is annual oiling necessary or is that only for timber decking?

    Asked by Patrick on 15th May 2026
    View answers
    Find Tradespeople, compare up to 3 quotes!
    It's FREE and there are no obligations
    Ask a Trade

    Are you looking for advice on a DIY project or have a question for our tradespeople?

    We'll email your question to tradespeople who are skilled in your chosen category.

    Your question will be made public - please do not include any personal details.

    {{ first(ask.errors)[0] }}

    By continuing you agree to the Community Guidelines.

    Ready to get a price for your home improvement project?
    Get started

    Over 1 million homeowners and over 50,000 tradespeople
    use MyJobQuote nationwide each year