Ask Alan

Do you have a gardening question you'd like Alan Titchmarsh's help with? Perhaps your seeds didn't germinate well this spring, or you struggled with an aphid infestation this summer, or you're looking to revitalise your garden. Whatever gardening problem you're struggling with, Alan is here to help. Send in your gardening questions below, and Alan will answer them in a new podcast series called Ask Alan, which starts in February 2026. Plus, the person who submits the final question to be answered in each episode will win a prize.

Please only submit one question at a time, and try to explain your question in no more than three sentences. Please note, Alan will answer a selection of the questions he receives, in the podcast, and you will not receive an individual response.

If you have a gardening question you'd like Alan Titchmarsh's help with, submit your question below.

Want answers now? You can listen to this year's series of Ask Alan below, or wherever you get your podcasts. In the last series, Alan offers help for plants for tricky places and shade, gives advice for unhappy plants and garden design, examines how to cope with weeds, pests and diseases, provides practical tips for pruning, rose and lawn care, as well as creating successful summer blooms, bountiful fruit trees and vibrant veg plots, and there’s an entire episode on hydrangeas.

Ask Alan - House plants

Discover the best house plants for even the trickiest spots, and how to care for them.

Ask Alan - Hydrangeas

Grow gorgeous hydrangeas, for long-lasting flowers, with Alan Titchmarsh’s expert answers to your questions.

Ask Alan - Pests and diseases

Combat pests and diseases in the garden, the organic way.

Ask Alan - Choosing the right plants for your soil

Discover which plants are right for your soil and situation, including ways to improve your soil.

Ask Alan - Roses

Roses are a stalwart of the garden, but can come with their challenges. In this episode of Ask Alan, Alan Titchmarsh covers how to care for your roses.

Ask Alan - Lawn care

Get the perfect lawn for you whether you want smart stripes, a space for kids to play, or a wildlife haven.

Ask Alan - Summer blooms

Discover plants that will fill your garden with flowers all summer long, and that are easy to grow.

Ask Alan - Garden design

Learn how to design your outdoor space to make your garden work for you.

Ask Alan - Weeds

Find out how to defeat the weeds in the garden, whatever weeds you’re dealing with.

Ask Alan - Fruit trees

Enjoy scrumptious fruit harvests, whatever size your space.

Ask Alan - Plants for tricky places

Discover the right plants for your plot, no matter how tricky the space is.

Ask Alan - Help with unhappy plants

Find out how to keep your plants happy, healthy and looking their best.

Ask Alan - Pruning

Learn how and when to prune your plants for more flowers and fruit, and avoid damaging your plants.

Ask Alan - Plants for shade

Discover plants that love shade and will bring life to shady corners.

Ask Alan - Seed sowing

Get your seed sowing off to a great start and discover the magic of growing your own.

Ask Alan - Growing veg

Find out how to grow sensational vegetables in your garden or plot this year, and reap the benefits.

Please only submit one question at a time, and try to explain your question in no more than three sentences. Please note, Alan will answer a selection of the questions he receives and you will not receive an individual response.