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Not sure what these are

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26 May, 2021
Jake47

Apart from hand weeding is there any other way with out using chemicals that I can get rid of lesser celandine its everywhere this year and coming up through...

10 replies

9 Apr, 2021
Drc726

Could anyone identify this plant please

8 replies

29 Apr, 2015
Meadowland

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anyone one tell me what im growing in this picture please

9 replies

25 Jul, 2014
Mrsgardner

ID Please, found this in a car park by a wall

7 replies

15 Jun, 2014
Ladyessex1

how do i get rid of horsetail want to put a driveway in using chalk and a membrane will it come through it any ideas please thanks

3 replies

11 Jun, 2014
Grudog

Hi just wondered if anyone could tell me what this plant is that i seem to be finding all over my garden not sure if it is a weed lol

5 replies

7 Jun, 2014
Mark61

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Has anyone had any luck ridding their garden of Creeping Cinquefoil weed?

3 replies

11 Jan, 2014
Sunblest68

Can anyone identify this weed ?

21 replies

5 Nov, 2013
Segovia

I have trawled my A-Z but can't find this

11 replies

27 Jul, 2013
Cardoon

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Hi There I think i have a Knotweed growing in the garden but not too sure

8 replies

24 Jul, 2013
Snoop1a

For several years now

5 replies

19 Jul, 2013
Paulduddy

Hi all I was just wondering if any fellow gardener s actually enjoy weeding my friends and family think I'm nuts but I do really enjoy it please tell...

14 replies

27 Jun, 2013
Treefern

Is it quite normal to be constantly battling against horsetail and bindweed

12 replies

22 Jun, 2013
Mrkieron

Sorry, I think I posted this in the wrong bit earlier

4 replies

22 Jun, 2013
Cardoon

can anyone help me with a new plot how to get rid of couch grass and weeds when reading a pre emergent weed killer is mentioned but i dont know what this...

11 replies

18 Mar, 2013
Daisy123

4 replies

1 Oct, 2012
Steveg1966

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Hello! Since we moved to our home

4 replies

10 Aug, 2012
Plant1ng

Please can someone identify this plant please

8 replies

11 Jul, 2012
Rocco

8 replies

8 Jul, 2012
Waterbloke

Can anyone help me identify this plant?

3 replies

7 Jul, 2012
Junjun

ID Please Have these in my garden and not sure if they are a weed or not

14 replies

28 Jun, 2012
Lilcrawford

2 replies

2 May, 2012
Cazoo1

Has anybody tried the new roundup gel weed killer might try like the idea that you can just dab it on one weed and not contaminate the surrounding area

26 replies

23 Apr, 2012
Steveg1966

what's the best way to bet rid ofground elder

5 replies

29 Oct, 2011
Beegee

Obviously there are chemicals that kill broadleaved weeds in lawns

9 replies

28 Sep, 2011
Gattina

I am looking for weed cover to go under gravel that actually works as the stuuf under thr gravel currently is useless and Idon't want to waste money...

13 replies

30 Aug, 2011
Funkydunky

chickweed is driving me mad it has taken over all my tubs and i planted a small square of garden and i cannot see the flowers for the chickweed any suggestions...

4 replies

24 Aug, 2011
Dot345

This rather pretty

9 replies

19 Aug, 2011
Anchorman

Garden weeds -I have literally hundreds of a certain weed - quite attractive - with a shamrock shaped leaf

4 replies

9 Aug, 2011
Ladyjoanna

Just 2 more ID's please

42 replies

29 Jul, 2011
Alextb

Can anyone please tell me the nane of this arial growing weed that has taken over certain plants in my garden

10 replies

24 Jul, 2011
Tom123

can any one tell me what this is

7 replies

18 Jul, 2011
Omega69

Hi There, I live in close proximity to a small brook which is infested with Himalayan Balsam

4 replies

18 Jul, 2011
Bettisfield

ID please? Please can anyone identify this

8 replies

5 Jul, 2011
Greenfingers

Please identify this plant it was amongst some sweet pea seedlings

3 replies

5 Jul, 2011
Sadie

2 replies

3 Jun, 2011
Steveg1966

6 replies

15 May, 2011
Bernard

identification please

4 replies

15 May, 2011
2ndhand

Is this a weed?

6 replies

5 May, 2011
Daisy_11

I planted various seeds this year french & african marigolds

11 replies

4 May, 2011
Mayamurdo

I have what I think is 'Froghopper' lavae on some my plants

1 reply

4 May, 2011
Poppykingkit

Could someone tell me what this pretty weed is that spreads like mad in my garden if I don't keep on top of it

6 replies

3 May, 2011
Homebird

How to eradicate Hogweed

6 replies

24 Apr, 2011
Dawnsaunt

how to get rid of ground elder

6 replies

22 Apr, 2011
Carolmoss

what is this - a flower or a weed and is it poisonous?

5 replies

21 Apr, 2011
Andygreen

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Weed question from my nice neighbour along the road

31 replies

20 Apr, 2011
Terratoonie

I have Lesser Celandine

3 replies

13 Apr, 2011
Pauli1968

Japenese knotweed someone in our community garden things there is this growing froma garden into our community garden

5 replies

9 Apr, 2011
Scotkat

i have just used rotavator on garden full of weeds and nettles

6 replies

31 Mar, 2011
Kezzy

Weedkiller and dormant bulbs

1 reply

29 Oct, 2010
Bobd26

would anyone know of the best weedkiller that really works for cobblestones i would be very greatful

5 replies

28 Oct, 2010
Guest

What weed/brable killers are suitable for permanent eradication on ground which will never be used for any kind of plant?

3 replies

20 Oct, 2010
Guest

My garden is full of weeds

1 reply

16 Oct, 2010
Tweet

is petrol away to get rid of weeds

7 replies

6 Sep, 2010
Guest

15 replies

20 Jul, 2010
Carjam

10 replies

19 Jul, 2010
Peonyrose

Can anyone tell me what this plant is called?

8 replies

2 Jul, 2010
Damow

Part of my garden is full of weeds

3 replies

25 Jun, 2010
Denbo

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THAT STICKY WEED?

10 replies

23 Jun, 2010
Teddygirl

How do you get rid of ground elder

4 replies

14 Jun, 2010
Guest

the dreaded bind weed

6 replies

13 Jun, 2010
Annieuk

6 replies

12 Jun, 2010
Sheilar

How do I get rid of large weeds and nettles

2 replies

12 Jun, 2010
Challonera

i have a major problem with chick weed growing where i grow my veg

6 replies

6 Jun, 2010
Lforrest1

hi what is the best way to get rid of bindweed thanks

2 replies

6 Jun, 2010
Sunshines

Aghhh does anyone else suffer with the dreaded "Sticky Willie" weed I think I've collected half a ton of the stuff over the bank holiday

18 replies

1 Jun, 2010
Dido

I have recently had a plague of dandylions on my lawn

2 replies

1 Jun, 2010
0311gerald

Another for identification

9 replies

27 May, 2010
Daffadowndilly

How to get rid of Ground Elder I have had my garden for three years

7 replies

26 May, 2010
Cazkiss

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I am new at gardening and have just recently moved into a house with a very empty front garden area

5 replies

10 May, 2010
Vsplunkett66

Could anyone identify this for me please?

7 replies

7 May, 2010
Elless

We have some bind weed coming into our garden from a grave yard that’s at the bottom over the wall this is owned by our local authority do they have a...

2 replies

25 Apr, 2010
Steveg1966

i have got this flower in my garden and seems to have taken over everywhere

7 replies

24 Apr, 2010
Aitch131

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Can anybody tell me what this terrible weed is

13 replies

10 Apr, 2010
Rosygarden

I really want to have a compost bin

24 replies

8 Apr, 2010
Poochmad

how do you get rid of ground elder

6 replies

5 Apr, 2010
Guest

Problem with Buttercups and nettles

3 replies

1 Apr, 2010
Japon

I have an awful weed consuming my whole garden

4 replies

31 Mar, 2010
Guest

How can I get rid of this weed that keeps growing?

4 replies

21 Mar, 2010
Mardin

We're about to start building our raised beds

5 replies

17 Mar, 2010
Kimmy666

I live on a council estate in Tottenham

3 replies

17 Mar, 2010
Suzymorgan

whats the best way to clear brambles from the land

3 replies

26 Feb, 2010
Guest

Can you identify the plant in the attached photo?

9 replies

20 Jan, 2010
Rosina1922

HOW DO i GET RID OF BINDWEED IN MY ALLOTMENT

17 replies

7 Nov, 2009
Benji

i want to us weed killer on my vegetable garden

2 replies

30 Aug, 2009
Plumberboy

i want to lay weed control fabric, how deep should i lay it.

8 replies

3 Jul, 2009
Driff_p

3 replies

2 Jun, 2009
Bettyhyde

how do i get rid of Bindweed?

4 replies

17 May, 2009
Littleweed

5 replies

27 Apr, 2009
Dwarf

Mares Tail........

3 replies

2 Nov, 2008
Zena

Marestail or Horsetail weed

4 replies

2 Sep, 2008
Dickparry

2 replies

29 Jun, 2008
Whitefingers

NEED WEEDING TIPS

6 replies

12 Mar, 2008
Harli

Identifying weeds 2

11 replies

28 Jan, 2008
Peter

Identifying weeds 1

13 replies

28 Jan, 2008
Peter