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Garden Ninja recently visited one of the finest examples of Chinese gardens, the Nan Lian Garden in Hong Kong. Set in the busy and sprawling Kowloon district, it is a welcome relief from the excitement and exhaustion of the city. The gardens spread over 3.4 hectares and opened in 2006, though walking around them you […]

Designing a garden is an exciting journey that can transform any outdoor space into a lush, inviting sanctuary. However, creating a functional and beautiful garden can be challenging, particularly if you’re new to gardening or have specific goals in mind. This is where garden design templates, planting plans, and layouts of existing garden designs can […]

Gardening can be a deeply rewarding hobby, allowing you to reconnect with nature and find mindfulness in our often frantic lives. However, no matter how carefully we garden, our plants sometimes start to look sick. Plant diseases are a common challenge for all gardeners, no matter their experience level. They can be caused by fungi, […]

Our gardens are our pride and joy, as we spend countless hours growing our favourite plants and cultivating our green paradises. As we all start reconnecting with Mother Nature, gardening and garden design are among the best ways to help us destress. But sometimes, our feline friends have other ideas. From digging up seedlings to […]

I don’t know of any gardener who likes cleaning up leaves, but in the autumn months, it is something that most gardeners need to tolerate. Leaf mould compost is an excellent way to rid yourself of wet, slimy leaves and enrich your garden with nutrient-rich leaf mould compost. Don’t be fooled by TikTokers and Instagrammers pretending […]

Are you struggling with clay soil in your garden? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! While clay soil can feel like a gardener’s nemesis with its dense, claggy texture and ability to be wet for most of the year, heavy clay soil offers a unique composition for many plants that thrive in moisture-rich, nutrient-dense conditions. In fact, […]

The arrival of autumn is a harbinger of change in the garden, signalling the time to prepare for the upcoming spring season when the bulbs emerge and bring the first blast of flowers to the gardening year! Knowing how to plant spring bulbs can take your garden to the next level in terms of colour […]

Taking hardwood cuttings is a wonderfully straightforward and cost-effective method of growing more plants. Hardwood cuttings require minimal tools and expertise, making them a perfect entry point for those new to gardening. Imagine being able to clone your favourite plants or share them with friends and neighbours, all when everything else is asleep in the […]

If you’re like me and have a nightmare garden border that’s both shady and awkward, then this guide for shade-loving plants is for you. Part of my garden here at Garden Ninaj HQ is a mix of deep, dappled, and dry shade. This flower bed also has competition from a hedge and mature trees. It’s […]

Evergreen shrubs are the corner point of every successful garden design. They hold structure throughout the year and add weight to gardens, which means that even in the dead of winter, there is some form and interest to look at. I’m not suggesting that we pack our gardens with just evergreen shrubs. Low-maintenance evergreen shrubs […]