August Garden Tour 2021: Cutting back a meadow & fruit tree pruning guides

[@lynnshirley]

So glad you took down the ragwort before it went to seed. very decent of you.x

[@Gardenninja]

Well I like to think I'm a decent chap if not slightly overly enthusiastic at times!! 😆🥷🌿

[@grahamoshea9814]

Good gardner with great taste in music 🎶

[@Gardenninja]

Hehe thanks Graham! 😜🥷🌿

[@alexcole4970]

Thanks for the tip and insights with ragwort. Very appreciated. As well as everything else, all really helpful as always! Stay safe and enjoy this impromptu week of sun !

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks so much! Well its important to always be clear and I appreciate everyones responses/questions! Happy gardening!

[@pineconedefense1280]

Looking really good! Thank you for the pruning tips :-)

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome! 🥷🌿

[@chrisfbklhhjc]

Omg he's gorgeous

[@Gardenninja]

Me or Barry? 😂😂😂🥷🌿

[@carolbarnes4628]

Another cracking video !. Plenty of ideas goin round my head for nxt year .Thank you 😊

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Carol. Glad you’ve got some decent ideas from it! Happy gardening🥷🌿🥰 Lee

[@janettecoles967]

Great video Lee and I'm loving the border with all the Heleniums, they're one of my favourites

[@nordlys3432]

Thx for your good advices and ideas. What a wonderful space.

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome. Glad you’ve taken some ideas from it. All the best. Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@laurelsayer7557]

Another great informative video Lee, and thank you for the clarification about Ragwort, appreciated. Hope you're able to grab a few more days in your own garden to enjoy this wonderful Autumn sunshine.

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Laurel, well can't have my Ninjas confused can I! Being ethical and considerate costs nothing as it kind of my mantra! 🥷🌿😆

[@donaldauguston9740]

Thank you Lee. I appreciated this video very much. Have a nice Autumn. (Vancouver, WA USA)

[@Gardenninja]

Cheers Donald. Glad you enjoyed it! Hope your having decent weather over there. Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@maleahlock]

Lovely video, thank you! I have just planted out more trees for shade here in Australia, we're trying to hide from the intense sun 😊 I hope you show some snow in winter if you get it. . . just so I can vicariously feel cool.

[@Gardenninja]

Sounds great! I'm wishing for a bit of snow now too! Happy Gardening. Lee

[@marylynnhaynes7558]

Looking good!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks! Happy Gardening! Lee

[@sustainableveg]

Thanks for another great video. Good to see you have been getting the ragwort under control. It is officially against the law to allow it to grow on land in Ireland and gets pulled out by the roots whenever it pops up around here as we are surrounded by grazing land. It is said to be avoided by animals naturally but if it gets mixed in with silage they can eat it without knowing about it which is one reason letting it grow is legally prohibited. You might have a bit of a job trying to get it out next year when it shoot up again from the roots as it is tough enough to get out when the plants are young. Happy gardening!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks so much! Don’t worth I’ll keep on top of it. Glad to hear from you! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@HolidayGlow]

I have to admit the horse, sheep and cattle lover in me heaved a sigh of relief! I know you're not in Aus but here it's a declared weed that you are obligated to remove asap so I couldn't make myself see it as a 'pretty flower' even in a totally different environment! lol (NB Not meant a criticism, just as an observation on how different plants become perceived to us based on different associations!)

[@Gardenninja]

Indeed and its good to get other interpretations and views. Every plant has a place and should be afforded a place, with the right conditions to keep everyone safe. Happy Gardening! Lee

[@davidprince2063]

Do you have a video about creating topiary for beginners?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi David. No I doubt. Topiary is not really my thing but if I ever do I’ll film some. Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿

[@pamelagraham7992]

Hi Lee about to move to a house with a garden never had one in my life!! It’s south facing and basically a lawn surrounded by hedges. How do I even start 🤣 small and easy please 😃

[@Gardenninja]

Sounds like you need to book a one hour Garden Ninja consultation for that one! www.gardenninja.co.uk/garden-design-services/ Welcome to the happy world of gardening in the meantime! Lee

[@elizabethwatering2257]

Hello Lee, I wonder if you could give me some advice as to how to get rid of bindweed in the lawn. I've used a gel weedkiller in the flower beds and did experiment with using it on patches in the lawn. It obviously works, but I now have some patches of lawn missing!! Unfortunately it is in most of the lawn so how can I get rid of it without killing all the grass too? Thank you

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Elizabeth, I don't really use weed killer unless I can absolutely help it. 99% of the time you can. This guide should help you! I'd use a hori hori and get that stuff out for good! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoisdYZ5f5mibK8 or my detailed article all about weeds here. Happy weeding! Lee www.gardenninja.co.uk/how-to-weed-your-garden-organic-weed-removal-techniques/

[@elizabethwatering2257]

@@Gardenninja thank you

[@HeatherJRedhead]

What perennials would you recommend for a hot, dry, south facing border, all year interest please? Thanks

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Heather. Thanks for the comment. This would be a great question for my online forum where all the Ninjas can help. Add as much info as you can to see if the hive ninja mind can help!! 🥷🌿🤘 www.gardenninja.co.uk/forum/

[@Austringer]

Did you use some sort of garden machinery to cut your hair?

[@Gardenninja]

Yes they’re known as scissors. 🥷🌿