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Lawns and turf are a staple of gardens both here in the UK and in the USA. Due to their popularity, lawn care has become a huge industry and business in its own right. But do you really need to buy all of those products and obsess over your lawn? In my opinion, no, you […]

A well-designed front garden can transform the look of your home, boost curb appeal, and provide a welcoming space for visitors. But designing a front garden isn’t just about gorgeous garden design aesthetics—it’s about functionality, planting schemes, encouraging wildlife to our housing estates and making the best use of space. After all, the front garden […]

With the rise of digital services, online garden design consultations have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional in-person visits. This approach allows professional designers like me, the Garden Ninja, to offer expert advice remotely via video calls, making garden planning more accessible and convenient. Finally, making virtual garden design via zoom or Google Meet […]

If you’ve ever thought about growing fruit trees, you’ve likely heard about rootstocks. These are the foundation of your tree’s growth and play a massive role in how your tree will behave over time. If you’re feeling confused about rootstock sizes, don’t worry—Garden Ninja is here to break it down for you. Let’s dive in! […]

If you’ve watched any TV gardening shows, grown your own YouTube channels, or posted on social media about how to grow vegetables, you may be under the impression that you can’t grow anything in the shade. Well, I’m here to tell you that, yes, you can grow edibles in the shade! Plenty of easy-to-propagate fruits and […]

Adding a pond or water feature to your garden is one of the most beneficial landscaping projects you can undertake to help out Mother Nature and bring some peace to any garden. Who doesn’t love the tranquillity of hearing moving water or watching newts, fish, birds and insects go about their daily lives using the […]

Roses are the quintessential English garden plant found in gardens worldwide. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t fond of roses. Whether it be that bridal bouquet, Valentine’s Day, or visits to English country gardens, the rose is one of the most iconic garden flowers. However, the rose’s beauty also comes with some […]

One question I get asked frequently on this site is, ‘Why is garden design expensive?’ and my answer is that garden design isn’t expensive; it’s good value for money given the vast multidisciplinary skills that go into making a successful garden design. Garden designers should not be cheap. Combining plant knowledge, design skills, project management, […]

Updated 2025: You’re ready to get stuck in to create your dream new build garden oasis. You have this brand-new green space that could become something amazing. It may look very similar to the new build example below. Then it hits you. You have no idea where to start, and every idea you have doesn’t […]

Sometimes gardeners can get a bit triggert happy when ti comes to pruning trees, especially in winter when ther true shape of the tree is laid bare. However, did you know that cherry, plum and apricot trees, (any in the prunus genus) shouldn’t be pruned in winter due to them contracting a fungus called silver […]