As small garden trees and fruit trees start to grow each year the chances of lower branches becoming too heavy to support the fruit is a real issue. If you leave these lower branches to continue to grow and bear fruit the likelihood is they will start to droop to the flower and could tear […]

Cottage gardens are becoming more popular in urban gardens as they are a magnet for wildlife. Cottage gardens are also suited well for small built-up spaces as they make the absolute most of the growing space both in the ground and with vertical planting. If you’re interested in cottage gardens and want to know if […]

Now that your seeds have germinated, you may suddenly struggle to work out what to do next. Well, the next stage in growing your own plants is known in the gardening world as ‘pricking out’, where we take seedlings and separate them into their own pots. If we don’t prick them out they get congested, […]

Whether you have just planted a hedge or inherited one in your garden, this guide will show you how to efficiently cut a hedge. Ignore those fears that cutting a hedge is a full weekend of drama. It really doesn’t have to be with the correct technique and tools. Hedges provide our gardens with a […]

Updated 2024: Pruning is one of the key parts of creating and maintaining a gorgeous garden. However, many gardeners avoid pruning due to a lack of confidence or not really understanding how to prune. This guide is going to explain why you need to prune in the garden and then how to prune plants perfectly! […]

This Dog-friendly garden design guide should help you avoid frustration when designing a garden for your dogs. Whilst it might not be rocket science this article could save you some heartache from plants that don’t survive, turf that turns yellow and flower beds that become a playground for your beloved dog! There are usually two […]

Pear trees are one of the least fussy small garden fruit trees. By their very nature, they tend to grow more vertically than horizontally. Lending themselves to both formative pruning or small gardens where space is at a premium. With the correct care your pear tree will reward you with delicious organic autumn fruit in […]

You may be thinking why on earth would anyone want to be out planting roses in the middle of Winter? I’d usually agree but did you know that by planting bare root roses in winter you can save yourself a whole heap of expense and hassle next year? Saving you time and money to enjoy […]

The prices & costs of my garden design services are detailed below. Garden Ninja likes to be upfront, so the prices are listed first. Each designer will have their own rates depending on experience, location and expertise. How much is garden design? Garden Design from £1250+ (Typical small-sized garden) Online Garden Consultation £250 per 60 […]

Now I know what you’re thinking, but you don’t need to be a Samurai to use one or train with a Sensei gardener for years on a remote Japanese island. Once you’ve got the hang of using a hori hori, I guarantee you’ll never look back! Whilst the Hori Hori gardening knife may look quite […]