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Updated 2022: So you’ve got your ticket in hand for the Chelsea flower show and are giddy with excitement you can’t wait to see what’s on offer. However, some key pieces of advice will help you avoid pitfalls, and mental/physical fatigue. You can put your mind at rest so you can enjoy the world’s most […]

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 what’s known in the biz as ‘Pricking out’. This is a term used to describe separating your seedlings and potting them on into their own individual containers. It’s […]

Updated 2022: Whether you have just planted a hedge or inherited one in your garden this guide will show you how to cut a hedge in the most efficient way. 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. […]

Updated 2022: 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 some 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 […]

Overtime container gardens or pot grown plants will need repotting to ensure further healthy growth and flowering. As gardeners, we may use containers to propagate plants from seeds or cuttings. We may also choose to use pots to allow us to move plants around the garden in and out of season. Potted plants can also […]

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. The key to successfully growing pears and encouraging yearly hauls of fruit is winter pruning. By […]

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 […]

As a beginner gardener bare root planting can be a bit confusing. Usually, we tend to buy plants that are container grown and in full leaf (not with their roots exposed looking all sorry for themselves like bare root rose below). However, there’s a gardening secret that enables you to buy plants cheaply, with less […]

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 £1000+ (Typical small-sized garden) Online Garden Consultation £200 per 60 […]