Just bought a new home and this is how the garden is looking, what would be the best course to prepare this for winter?

I am looking to turf it early spring time and we are seeing lots of sprouts coming up which I’m guessing will all be weeds. If I put a weed killing mixture down now would that affect the turf growth come spring time?

Any advice welcome cheers

Edit: Ok so after reading everyone’s suggestions I’m going to attack it in the morning. Clear the rubble, level the soil, seed and fleece, thanks everyone

Well. As you can see, not only has my tomato plant breached its greenhouse. It’s also October.

What started off as a little ditty by planting some M&S Isle of Wight cherry tomatoes, the thing is taking its time.

So the question is, will these be ripe in time?
We have had the first frost on Saturday night. They seem unaffected.

But will I be able to skip a week of purchasing salad items or is it a a goner?

Hi, we're moving into our new home at the end of October and it's a new build. Turf has been given free by the developers. Neither myself or my partner have ever really had a garden before and I've read a few horror stories about the quality of new build soil. Not really sure where to start.

1. What should I be doing to ensure the lawn survives the Autumn/Winter period?
2. We aren't planning on doing anything major until next summer, but if I want some borders around the edge of the garden, should I dig those now and add something to the soil to make sure it's in good shape and then start planting in spring?

I see so much conflicting advice on the internet, I thought it would be best to just get some advice with context of the situ

I laid some turf in my new build garden on the weekend and have been watering twice a day for 15mins. We’ve had no rain. Average max temp at the moment here is 15 and a low of 8. It used to be a potato farm so the soil is quite rich, I rotovated the area and then dressed with topsoil.

I’m unsure how much I should be watering this? It’s never flooded on top of the lawn when I’ve been watering, and when I’ve (very) lightly trodden on a corner it doesn’t appear bog-like.

Hi guys, we have a Daphne eternal fragrance plant that's 4-5 years old. It's looking very healthy and has grown quite a lot in the last couple of years. I am wondering is it OK to trim back 10-20cm, without cutting in to the woody stem? Has anyone pruned these plants with success?

thanks.

So for the past couple of years I’ve been living next door to a HMO, the tenants keep to themselves. However the back garden has been left to ruin, which is a shame because the last owners really looked after the garden. The problem i have is the brambles are coming over to my side and they’re out of control the roots coming are from their side of the garage which I have no access too and couldn’t fit if I tried! Tried contacting landlord he couldn’t care less. What’s the best way to keeping them bay as they’re growing inside my garage.

Not started touching it yet, its not in adjacent gardens, one about 50 metres away has it. Its in a finger depth bed which I assume has concrete beneath. Can I can go scorched earth and remove all the soil with it, burn everything left at the level with a heatgun and then wait to backfill?

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a bit of advice on how to get into gardening professionally.

Unfortunately job opportunities in my industry are becoming increasingly limited, so I’m seriously considering a career change into something I’ve always loved - gardening!

I’ve always loved plants and gardening, and I think I have a fairly good foundation of knowledge already. However, I appreciate there’s a big difference between gardening as a hobby and doing it professionally, and I’m keen to learn as much as possible.

For those of you working in horticulture, I’d love to hear how you got started and what advice you’d give someone looking to break into the industry.

I’m currently considering studying for the RHS Level 2 part-time. Would you recommend this, or are there other courses or qualifications worth looking into?

I wondered whether getting some experience working in a larger established garden would be a good way to build my practical skills and knowledge before branching out.

I’m based in Bristol, so if anyone knows of any local opportunities, gardens, organisations or courses worth exploring, I’d be really grateful for any recommendations!

Thanks so much in advance for any advice!

I’m looking forward to making a thimble of jam.

Just bought 2 salvia hot lips that i plan to get into a nice border in the spring but was wondering if i should leave them in the small pots they came in untill then. Read that they do not like being planted or repotted in cold weather.

(New to gardening still very much learning)

Hi all, my cabbages always grow a really long stem and I don't know why. Last year they grew over the paths beside each bed to the point I count use them. I thought it might be the variety so this ​year I sowed a different type and it happened again, any ideas?

I was in Gordon Streen London, where Camden Council /UCL were planting in raised beds filled with crushed building waste. Grit sand sort of texture. A lot of drought resistant plants. Shall be interesting to see how they fare.