Ruby In The Garden

30/05/2026

I’m back, baby! After a little blip health-wise, I’m back to doing what I love most and I’m ready to take on new garden clients 💚

Investment: £50 for a Focused 2-Hour Booking

Maximum 1 session available per day.

Do you have a border that has gotten a bit wild? Or a collection of new plants sitting in pots because you aren't sure where they’ll thrive? You don't need a noisy lawnmower or a heavy team of diggers—you need a thoughtful, expert eye and a skilled pair of hands to bring the magic back.

As a professional plant nerd, I offer focused, high-efficiency gardening sessions tailored to the delicate, skilled side of horticulture. Because I live with MS, I don't offer heavy landscaping, lawn mowing, or deep digging. Instead, I channel my energy into what I do best: precision care, plant health, and curation.

What We Can Accomplish in 2 Hours:

- Expert Pruning: Shaping your shrubs and roses at the correct time of year to encourage massive blooms.

- Efficient Weeding: Clearing out the invaders without harming your prized perennials.

- Precision Planting: Getting your new nursery buys into the ground with the perfect soil prep.

- On-the-Go Advice: As I work, you get total access to my brain. Ask me anything about pests, plant pairings, or layout tweaks!

Why the 2-Hour Cap is a Win for You:

I work fast, I work smart, and I work with absolute focus. By limiting my bookings to one 2-hour session per day, I guarantee that your garden gets my absolute best, highest-quality energy per session.

No long, drawn-out days, and no unneeded noise—just a joyful, efficient transformation of your favorite green spaces. If it’s a big job or large space, we can book in as many days as needed on a pay as you go basis.

Ready to book your session?

Spaces are strictly limited to one per day to ensure premium quality.

Covering York and surrounding areas 📍

📞 Send me a WhatsApp message to reserve your slot/ask for more info: 07543078988

https://msha.ke/rubyinthegarden

28/05/2026

My FAVOURITE hard to kill houseplants! 🌿

Looking for the best hard to kill houseplants that actually thrive on neglect? 🌿

If you are a beginner plant parent, or if you have a track record of accidentally killing your greenery, this ultimate low-maintenance houseplant guide is for you. In this post, I am sharing my absolute favorite unkillable houseplants that add an instant burst of vibrant joy to your home decor without causing any plant care anxiety.

We are talking about resilient indoor plants that tolerate low light, survive missed waterings, and still look absolutely stunning. These are the ultimate green companions for a stress-free dopamine garden oasis indoors. From sturdy snake plants to trailing pothos, these varieties are practically bulletproof and perfect for busy people.

But fair warning: not all popular indoor plants are created equal! Make sure you swipe all the way to the very last slide, because I am showing you the number one deceptively difficult houseplant you should absolutely avoid buying if you want to keep your peace of mind. This dramatic plant looks gorgeous at the nursery but is famous for breaking hearts and dropping leaves the second it gets a draft.

Which of these unkillable plants is your favorite? Drop your best plant care tips or horror stories in the comments below! 👇

27/05/2026

Ready for your garden cheat code? 😘

09/05/2024

Alchemilla Mollis, such a pretty yet underrated perennial. Just look at those little water droplets 😍 And self-seeded poppies are always a lovely surprise guest. 💛 I can’t wait to get back to this garden transformation in Holgate.

07/05/2024

What a beautiful day spent in a beautiful garden in Acomb today ☀️

09/01/2024

Leave the leaves 🍁

As tempting as it may be, clearing away fallen leaves over autumn and winter is the last thing any gardener should be doing if they want to respect, nurture and protect nature and the biodiversity in their local area.

Fallen leaves provide safety for all kinds of wildlife, including moths, butterflies, Bees and small rodents during the tricky winter months.

Not only that but, when used as a mulch, the leaves break down and provide the soil with essential nutrients which boosts the health of the soil and the presence of microorganisms.

Leaving leaves on the ground and in your planting beds keeps weeds at bay AND provides warmth and protection against frost, to the bulbs and roots of your plants until spring.

It’s 100% free, 100% organic and 100% sustainable!

If I’m asked to clear away the leaves in a client’s garden, I’ll politely decline - just so you know! 🌎 ❤️

23/11/2023

23/11/2023

Hello, lovely to see you here. I’m Ruby, a very passionate gardener and veg grower who constantly has soil under her nails and seeds in her pockets - and I’d love to help you create a beautiful garden.

I can help with things like styling, planting, veg-growing advice, pruning, plant recommendations, bulb planting, tidying, plant buying, dead-heading and weeding. I basically do anything you need, unless it’s using chemicals or machinery. Sorry, that’s a hard no from me.

Sustainability, nature and a love for growing is at the heart of all that I do. Message me today to ask about my availability.