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Front Garden ‘Grey to Green’ Makeover It’s a shame that so many of us just block pave or tarmac over it as we as a nation don’t really know what to do with front gardens. I’ve written an article on things to consider with a front garden makeover which gives hints and tips. This front garden […]

Regardless of the weather; its variety of both terrain, wildlife and botany is something that always draws me back to Scotland whenever I can.  Scotland, especially the highlands, can be a place of extremes which can give a garden designer such as myself some brilliant inspiration.  Brutal winds whip up dried leaves, waves crash on […]

When were the Winter Gardens created? Prior to the Dunham Massey Winter gardens, the area where they sit was used by the main house as a pony field for the family horses. Over years, the ground became more and more overgrown and the usage became less and less. Covered in weeds, brambles and thicket it […]

If you already have a garden structure that you’re happy with but need some assistance in what to plant where then a Garden Planting Plan could be the ideal solution for you. My garden design services always include planting plan. Please note I have stopped offering a stand-alone planting plan under my services. How does a […]

In our 21st-century world everything seems to be expected, bigger, faster and more up to date than ever before. It is conversely at the same time required to be thinner, smaller and more socially available than ever before. You shouldn’t eat this. You can’t do that. You must avoid those. I think most can relate […]

So you’ve decided that you would like a garden you can relax and admire.  You may have also liked the look of raised beds.  Probably because: Garden Ninjas ‘Raised Beds Made Easy’ provides the highest quality hand-made raised beds, planted and filled with locally grown produce.  Meaning you don’t need to worry about the quality […]

Today Garden Ninja took a day off to visit one of the best gardens here in the North West, Tatton Gardens. Tatton gardens feature one of Britain’s most authentic Japanese gardens, alongside some spectacular formal gardens overlooking the grounds. It’s a huge garden packed with many surprises and some amazing specimens, such as the beech […]

You can definitely tell that spring is on its way out and summer is ready to explode into life, and that’s especially prevalent at Bodnant Gardens this year. It’s one of the main attractions for plant lovers in Wales and has a romance that can’t be ignored. If you want to see some classic examples […]

Not only is this garden a welcome retreat from the sometimes unpredictable highland weather but it is free to enter. Meaning more cash to spend in the coffee shop stuffing yourself with homemade delicious scones and fresh coffee, well maybe that was just me. But before you dive into the delights of the cafe I’ve […]

I specialise in garden design in the Manchester, Liverpool, Southport and Cheshire areas of the North West of England. Specifically small, awkward or unconventional gardens. I love problem gardens and love to use my creative design and problem-solving to make incredible spaces for customers. I have a passion for good design with plants and I’m one […]