The 10 best gardening books of 2025
Tips, tricks and invaluable gardening knowledge in these page turners for green-fingered enthusiasts
‘I think I see Japanese knotweed growing next door. What should I do?’
‘I’m worried it’s going to find its way into my own garden’
Bring your garden indoors: Christmas garlands and centrepieces with wow factor
The secret to creating a beautifully lush, long-lasting arrangement for your Christmas table, mantelpiece or staircase
How can I stop squirrels digging up my bulbs?
Newly planted tulip and crocus bulbs are desirable to squirrels, but they generally leave most other spring flowering bulbs alone
How to deck the halls with home-grown Christmas greenery
If you love nothing more than decorating your home with barrow-loads of fresh greenery at this time of year, here are the best varieties to plant in Irish gardens
Gifts for the special gardener in your life
From nifty tools and comfortable garden wear to magazine subscriptions, there’s something here for all green-fingered friends
My garden has heavy clay soil that gets waterlogged in winter. What can I do?
It feels like an uphill battle
Eight easy and affordable things to do in the garden guaranteed to bring joy
Each of these simple activities can be done over the coming weeks before winter sets in
My hedge is full of weeds, how can I get rid of them?
The problem is generally worse with deciduous species that lose their leaves over winter
I’ve fallen in love with roses again despite their constant demands
Late autumn to early spring is a great time of year to plant these ultra-hardy, long-lived – and, yes, high-maintenance – plants
My delphiniums are the envy of visitors, but how can I divide them without damage?
Now is the time to divide and transplant; use a sharp spade to cut the root ball into several pieces, but discard the woody centre of the clump
Put down the rake: Why you should leave your garden to nature this autumn
Practical, pain-free, nature-friendly way to support biodiversity, providing food and shelter for garden wildlife when it’s most needed
Sculptural evergreens to keep your garden beautiful through winter
Gardening tips, history and inspiring contemporary examples of evergreen design
I think I spotted a false widow spider in my garden - what should I do?
Are there any precautions I should take?
How to smash pumpkin records (or just grow regular-sized ones for Halloween)
The orange Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin, and ghostly alternatives such as ‘Casperita’, have carved a place in Irish Samhain