I thought you might mention the planting of spring flowering bulbs either here or in a recent video. I bought some bulbs on special offer in March, but they didn't come up in April so I gave up: their shoots have started to appear in January! So many interesting pleasant lessons when gardening for the first time such as a cold period needed to kick start germination.
Hey Barrios. Well January isn’t the best time for bulb planting which is why I didn’t cover it usually mid autumn is best. I’ve planted as late as feb some times but like you’ve shown it can be hit and miss. For new gardeners I like to show them ways to succeed so avoid anything a bit uncertain! I do have a guide on planting bulbs in the green here which maybe of interest! Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿🙌 ua-cam.com/video/gBwkna77UqM/v-deo.html
Super video for a beginner gardener, thanks for sharing. My only comment is that some 'weeds' like dandelions are really important for early bee populations so I would be encouraging people not to pull these up. We need to change how we think about 'weeds'to promote biodiversity and consider their benefit to nature. Thanks!
Hi Shona. Thanks for the comment. Yes you’re right that dandelions do provide early nectar but so do other plants. So what I’d say is leave weeds where there are no other discernible pollen rich plants or spring flowers. Better a weed there than nothing else. 🙌 However…as Garden Ninjas you’ll all be well aware of using native plants and herbaceous perennials to extend the season for wildlife along with mini meadows!! 😜🥰So yes I agree and yes I also weed to allow other nectar rich plants to thrive too! 🌿🥷🙌 Lee
Just found your channel and subscribed love supporting fellow gardeners it’s all about helping each other out I love trying to help others out and UA-cam is such a great platform to do that Great to be here ❤🙌🏼
Hey Tattooed Gardener. Good to have you on board as a Ninja! Make sure you checkout my blog and active gardening forum here if you need any advice yourself. www.gardenninja.co.uk/ Happy Gardening! Lee 🥷🤘🌿
And here I am a year later, and this year, I'm looking at SNOW in my garden. So unusual since rain is our winter norm. So my winter "to do" is long done, luckily. We'll see how things fare. Hope you're faring well while everyone is on strike in the UK. I hope they all settle soon for fair contracts.
Hey Candace. Yes the weather patterns have been nuts recently. I feel for all the workers on strike given how expensive the cost of living rises have been. It’s been a tough few years for our public sector workers. 🤘🥷🌿
I have a Salix Mount Aso grafted tree which is 2m tall, the branches are 4m long and trailing across the lawn. What would you advise me to do now it's heading into winter. Thank you
Hi Ken. Great question. A lot of people buy these Salix also known as flamingo trees and their growth can be far quicker than people imagine!! They’re super tough. So my advice would be cut off 6-10 inches off the ends of the branch to an outward facing leave or bud. Winter is the prime time as it’s dormant. Happy pruning! If you have more questions why not use the garden ninja forum where you can upload pics and get advice from thousands of Ninjas! www.gardenninja.co.uk/forum/ 🥷🤘🌿
Hi Big D. Many thanks! If it’s deciduous you can do it now. If it’s evergreen I’d wait until spring to plant it out in the ground! Hope that helps. You can find out more here. www.gardenninja.co.uk/winter-gardening-jobs-for-beginners-garden-maintenance-made-easy/ 🥷🌿🙌
Thanks a lot for this video! I just moved into an old house which has a mature garden, and I have never done gardening before- but this video helped a lot!
You're welcome, Alexander. I'm glad my gardening guides have been helpful. Make Shee you subscribe for hundreds of garden design hints tips and hacks. Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌱🤘
Wonderful, so far I've done everything right. However, when is the best time to give a large forsythia a really good prune? I'd need to use a saw. Thank you in advance.
Hi Libelle. Thanks so much!! Forsythia needs to be prune AFTER it flowers. Which will be soon! Don’t prune before then or you’ll lose the flowers. Hope that helps. Lee 🥷🌿🙌
Ahhh you’ve given me a gush of motivation to get out in the Mornin to try me new clippers … ohh while wearing me 🥷 hoodie .. i ain’t been out back since nov .. now im motivated 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks 🌱🥷👍🏻
Hi Liver Imp! Great to hear from you and don’t worry. Decembers all about staying warm and eating too much! I’m sure with your Garden Ninja hoodie and enthusiasm you’ll boss you garden back to glory in no time! Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿🙌
Great video Lee. I was out digging my wildlife pond earlier today and tackling those grassed over flowerbeds I mentioned on the forum. But I wasn’t sure what else I could be doing so this video is so timely. Thanks 👍👍
You’re welcome! Glad you’re finding my gardening guides helpful. Make sure you check out my blog for hundreds more free guides. www.gardenninja.co.uk/ 🥷🌿🤘
Hey Lee, thanks for another upload full of vital tips! Greedy I know, but two points I'd love your consideration on: I have obtained a large galvanised water rank I'd like to 3/4 submerge into a slate rockery pile. Is winter a good time? Having finished a gorgeous stone sundial on the lawn, I'd like to plant creeping thyme between the stones. Is now to early? Rich, in Devon
Hi Richard. Thanks for the feedback! Can I ask a favour? Could you ask this question on the Garden Ninja forum. That way you can upload pictures and other Ninjas can help with ideas and what not! So it helps more people? Many thanks. You can ask here www.gardenninja.co.uk/forum/
It's probably a good thing I got your notification. I probably would have frittered away my day, but now I'm inspired to go see what needs doing in the garden. Thanks. :)
Hey Candace. Always good to hear from you! Whilst there’s nothing wrong with a bit of a frittered day even getting out for an hour to do a bit of a nip and tuck is great for the mind! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🤘
Good video Lee. I find that even as an alleged seasoned gardener, watching these types of videos gives me impetus to get my procrastinatous bottom out into the garden and get on with tidying up and planning for the Spring. Cheers Lee.
Morning Billy! Good to hear from you. Well we all need a little push at time. I know I do. So more appealing in January to sit by a fire somewhere. However even doing a little bit on the garden does wonders for lifting the glib January blue mood! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🤘
Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure you subscribe where I’ve got hundreds of gardening videos to help you new gardeners. There’s also my blog with hundreds of free guides and a lively forum where you can ask questions 🥷🌿🤘 www.gardenninja.co.uk/
@@Gardenninja Thank you very much, followed your advice and did a little tidy-up. Was delighted to see the daffodils I planted in December 21 are coming through again. Subscribed. 😊🌻
I thought you might mention the planting of spring flowering bulbs either here or in a recent video. I bought some bulbs on special offer in March, but they didn't come up in April so I gave up: their shoots have started to appear in January! So many interesting pleasant lessons when gardening for the first time such as a cold period needed to kick start germination.
Hey Barrios. Well January isn’t the best time for bulb planting which is why I didn’t cover it usually mid autumn is best. I’ve planted as late as feb some times but like you’ve shown it can be hit and miss. For new gardeners I like to show them ways to succeed so avoid anything a bit uncertain! I do have a guide on planting bulbs in the green here which maybe of interest! Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿🙌 ua-cam.com/video/gBwkna77UqM/v-deo.html
hi Lee what do you clean your secateurs so your not transferring any diseases? thanks jo
Hi Joanne. Just warm soapy water. I use a crean mate to get rid of gunk. Then dry and oil. That’s it! 🥷🌿🤘
Super video for a beginner gardener, thanks for sharing. My only comment is that some 'weeds' like dandelions are really important for early bee populations so I would be encouraging people not to pull these up. We need to change how we think about 'weeds'to promote biodiversity and consider their benefit to nature. Thanks!
Hi Shona. Thanks for the comment. Yes you’re right that dandelions do provide early nectar but so do other plants. So what I’d say is leave weeds where there are no other discernible pollen rich plants or spring flowers. Better a weed there than nothing else. 🙌 However…as Garden Ninjas you’ll all be well aware of using native plants and herbaceous perennials to extend the season for wildlife along with mini meadows!! 😜🥰So yes I agree and yes I also weed to allow other nectar rich plants to thrive too! 🌿🥷🙌 Lee
Just found your channel and subscribed love supporting fellow gardeners it’s all about helping each other out
I love trying to help others out and UA-cam is such a great platform to do that
Great to be here ❤🙌🏼
Hey Tattooed Gardener. Good to have you on board as a Ninja! Make sure you checkout my blog and active gardening forum here if you need any advice yourself. www.gardenninja.co.uk/ Happy Gardening! Lee 🥷🤘🌿
And here I am a year later, and this year, I'm looking at SNOW in my garden. So unusual since rain is our winter norm. So my winter "to do" is long done, luckily. We'll see how things fare. Hope you're faring well while everyone is on strike in the UK. I hope they all settle soon for fair contracts.
Hey Candace. Yes the weather patterns have been nuts recently. I feel for all the workers on strike given how expensive the cost of living rises have been. It’s been a tough few years for our public sector workers. 🤘🥷🌿
thank goodness I've found this video.👌
Thanks Julie. Glad it’s helpful. Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🤘🌿
I can’t wait till spring
Me too! It’s so nearly here! The bulbs are emerging at last. Why does January feel so long?! 🥷🌿🤘
I have a Salix Mount Aso grafted tree which is 2m tall, the branches are 4m long and trailing across the lawn. What would you advise me to do now it's heading into winter. Thank you
Hi Ken. Great question. A lot of people buy these Salix also known as flamingo trees and their growth can be far quicker than people imagine!! They’re super tough. So my advice would be cut off 6-10 inches off the ends of the branch to an outward facing leave or bud. Winter is the prime time as it’s dormant. Happy pruning! If you have more questions why not use the garden ninja forum where you can upload pics and get advice from thousands of Ninjas! www.gardenninja.co.uk/forum/ 🥷🤘🌿
Great tips and advice as always bud ... quick question ... what's the earliest I can plant a large potted tree in the ground ... cheers .
Hi Big D. Many thanks! If it’s deciduous you can do it now. If it’s evergreen I’d wait until spring to plant it out in the ground! Hope that helps. You can find out more here. www.gardenninja.co.uk/winter-gardening-jobs-for-beginners-garden-maintenance-made-easy/ 🥷🌿🙌
Hi. Can I ask what tape/glue you would repair a large cracked terracotta pot. Thanks. X
Hi Sue. I’ve used gorilla glue on terracotta in the past and it’s worked a treat! Happy fixing. Lee 🥷🌿🤘
Thanks a lot for this video! I just moved into an old house which has a mature garden, and I have never done gardening before- but this video helped a lot!
You're welcome, Alexander. I'm glad my gardening guides have been helpful. Make Shee you subscribe for hundreds of garden design hints tips and hacks. Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌱🤘
Wonderful, so far I've done everything right. However, when is the best time to give a large forsythia a really good prune? I'd need to use a saw. Thank you in advance.
Hi Libelle. Thanks so much!! Forsythia needs to be prune AFTER it flowers. Which will be soon! Don’t prune before then or you’ll lose the flowers. Hope that helps. Lee 🥷🌿🙌
@@Gardenninja Oh yes, it does help a lot. Thanks so much, Lee.
Ahhh you’ve given me a gush of motivation to get out in the Mornin to try me new clippers … ohh while wearing me 🥷 hoodie .. i ain’t been out back since nov .. now im motivated 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks 🌱🥷👍🏻
Hi Liver Imp! Great to hear from you and don’t worry. Decembers all about staying warm and eating too much! I’m sure with your Garden Ninja hoodie and enthusiasm you’ll boss you garden back to glory in no time! Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿🙌
Great video Lee. I was out digging my wildlife pond earlier today and tackling those grassed over flowerbeds I mentioned on the forum. But I wasn’t sure what else I could be doing so this video is so timely. Thanks 👍👍
Great to hear from you! Glad you’ve made a start it sounds like your making great strides in your garden already this year. Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿🤘
Thank you, Lee. Once again, you've made a terrific video. Take care and Happy New Year, DA - Vancouver, WA
Thanks Donald. Glad you have a enjoyed it! Happy gardening. 🥷🌿🤘 Lee
You’re really good. Thanks
Nice one Lee. Thanks mate
You’re welcome! Glad you’re finding my gardening guides helpful. Make sure you check out my blog for hundreds more free guides. www.gardenninja.co.uk/ 🥷🌿🤘
Hey Lee, thanks for another upload full of vital tips! Greedy I know, but two points I'd love your consideration on:
I have obtained a large galvanised water rank I'd like to 3/4 submerge into a slate rockery pile. Is winter a good time?
Having finished a gorgeous stone sundial on the lawn, I'd like to plant creeping thyme between the stones. Is now to early?
Rich, in Devon
Hi Richard. Thanks for the feedback! Can I ask a favour? Could you ask this question on the Garden Ninja forum. That way you can upload pictures and other Ninjas can help with ideas and what not! So it helps more people? Many thanks. You can ask here www.gardenninja.co.uk/forum/
It's probably a good thing I got your notification. I probably would have frittered away my day, but now I'm inspired to go see what needs doing in the garden. Thanks. :)
Hey Candace. Always good to hear from you! Whilst there’s nothing wrong with a bit of a frittered day even getting out for an hour to do a bit of a nip and tuck is great for the mind! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🤘
Thank you, some great advice for planning ahead for the winter.
You’re welcome Terry! Glad to help. 🥷🌿🤘
Good video Lee. I find that even as an alleged seasoned gardener, watching these types of videos gives me impetus to get my procrastinatous bottom out into the garden and get on with tidying up and planning for the Spring. Cheers Lee.
Morning Billy! Good to hear from you. Well we all need a little push at time. I know I do. So more appealing in January to sit by a fire somewhere. However even doing a little bit on the garden does wonders for lifting the glib January blue mood! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🤘
Thanks Lee. Another informative video. Cheers!
You’re welcome Matthew! Glad it’s helpful and hope you’re managing to get some gardening done and the endorphins flowing!! 🥷🤘🌿 Happy gardening. Lee
As others have said this is motivating! Thanks Lee.
Thanks Matt! I’m glad to motivate and pass on some enthusiasm in these colder months. Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿🤘
At last! A proper gardening video for beginners, simple and informative.
Thank you. 😊🌻
Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure you subscribe where I’ve got hundreds of gardening videos to help you new gardeners. There’s also my blog with hundreds of free guides and a lively forum where you can ask questions 🥷🌿🤘 www.gardenninja.co.uk/
@@Gardenninja Thank you very much, followed your advice and did a little tidy-up.
Was delighted to see the daffodils I planted in December 21 are coming through again.
Subscribed. 😊🌻
Watching from Canada and jealous at even the idea of going out to prune
Your time will come Jonathan!! Stay warm
I know how beautifully brutal those Canadian winters can be! 🥷🙌🌿🇨🇦