Green roofs are incredibly versatile and beneficial to any garden. This guide on how to fit a green roof will show you how easy it is to green up your back garden shed. What has caused the increasing popularity of green roofs, though? Green roofs can slow down the flow of torrential downpours, enabling sewers […] The post How to fit a green roof to a shed appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

Working out which direction a garden faces is one of the first things I do when I’m working on new garden designs. The garden aspect is a crucial part of garden planning. If you ignore the position of the sun in the garden you will struggle to find the correct plants. It also means you […] The post Garden aspects: understanding the direction your garden faces appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

Over time 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 […] The post How to repot a plant: container gardening top tips appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

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 post How to plant bare-root plants, shrubs and trees: Ultimate guide to bare-roots appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

It can be easy to become confused between a formal and informal garden style. Certainly, because some fusion gardens mix the two muddying the design waters. This garden design guide to formal gardens will show you how to spot one, design a formal garden and why you may choose one for your own garden space. […] The post What is a Formal garden? How to design formal gardens for beginners appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

Updated 2024: You may wonder what exactly prairie planting is and why it is now so fashionable. Well, the world-famous Piet Oudolf was one of the forerunners in bringing prairie borders to the masses. His creative designs featuring informal shapes block planted with the same species or colour have become his trademark. If you’re still […] The post Prairie Borders; How to design & plant for a small garden appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

Updated 2024: Wildflower meadows are making a comeback, even in the smallest UK gardens, with ‘no-mow’ strips appearing in tiny urban gardens. Meadows have the ability to reduce garden maintenance, offer stunning summer flowers, and provide a rich habitat for struggling garden wildlife, which means they are becoming increasingly popular. Whether you have created a […] The post How & when to cut a wildflower meadow appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

Learning how to design a garden can initially feel like a complicated or time-consuming skill. When designing a garden, there are an overwhelming number of moving parts to consider: plants, layout options, hard landscaping, soil type, and sunlight levels, to name a few! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast, this how-to-design-a-garden guide […] The post How to Design a Garden: A Guide to Designing Your Dream Garden appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

Are you dreaming of a wedding filled with personal touches and heartfelt moments? One beautiful way to infuse your special day with meaning is by growing your own wedding bouquet, but don’t be fooled by online DIY bride guides. Growing your own bridal flower bouquet is not for the faint of heart! Whether you’re a […] The post How to grow your own wedding bouquet: The truth about why you shouldn’t! appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more

Hostas are a gardener’s favourite for their lush foliage, huge ribbed leaves and ability to thrive in shady areas of UK gardens. Hostas adds texture and interest to any shady garden flower bed with their varied leaf shapes, sizes, and colours. Known for their love of shade and damp conditions, Hostas are fabulous plants for […] The post How to grow & care for Hostas appeared first on Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill Garden Design ..read more