The revolting habits of one of the most common Irish garden pests, and how to get rid of them
Maggot-like vine weevils feed voraciously on the roots and crowns of plants, especially those in pots of peat-based compost
Why are flowers not reappearing in my wildflower meadow?
I’ve planted a lot of snake’s head fritillaries around our family home, but they are not thriving
How to successfully divide plants in spring
The process couldn’t be more straightforward, but timing is crucial and it does require a bit of muscle
How can I help my magnolia tree to flourish?
As magnolias dislike being pruned, the risk is one of cutting out branches on which flower buds have been slowly developing since the previous spring
How to grow your own plants from seed this spring
Avoid these common pitfalls when sowing seeds and you’ll be pleasantly surprised how easy it is
My garden is still waterlogged, should I wait before tackling spring tasks?
Digging when soil still very wet or waterlogged risks causing compaction and reduced fertility
Eight spring jobs to do in the garden, even if it’s lashing rain
From sowing tomato seed to putting top-dressing on containers and planting potatoes, these tasks will pay off
I’m hosting a summer party. How can I make my garden beautiful?
Explore ways to freshen up any hard landscaping, from scrubbing down paving to giving tired garden furniture a makeover
Why lilies are enjoying a renaissance with younger gardeners
Generations Y and Z more likely to be enthralled by Stargazer’s zingy hues and almost surreal perfection
How can I care for my lavender hedge?
Lavender plants come on for a gentle annual trim immediately after flowering to keep them in shape
How to encourage biodiversity in your home garden
For award-winning garden designer Adam Hunt, the garden should be ‘a living dialogue between the natural and the cultivated world’
How can I start growing my own plants from seed this spring?
Is it worth investing in an electric propagator?
Is your garden waterlogged after the endless rain? Here’s what to do
Waterlogged soil typically needs several weeks of predominantly dry weather to start to recover its equilibrium
‘What are the best blight-resistant potatoes to grow at home?’
There is good news for organically minded gardeners
Snowdrops arrive with impeccable timing to save us from winter desolation
It took Jimi Blake at Hunting Brook Gardens in Wicklow time to come around to the humble snowdrop, but he eventually saw the light