Should I keep ducks as pest controllers in my garden?
Certain breeds are great at keeping down populations of slugs and snails, but they do need to be kept out of vulnerable areas
How to prune your plants
Plants are so resilient to injury - cut their stems and branches back and they will usually regrow, just not in the very same way
Is it too early to prep flower and vegetable beds, or should I wait for spring?
It’s important to recognise the fine line between the gardening jobs that can and can’t be safely carried out at this time of year
Gardeners are close observers of nature’s clock and the havoc wreaked by climate change
It’s not just the delicately balanced cycle of the seasons that’s being disrupted, but also our understanding of that cycle
Is it okay to prune rose bushes at this time of year?
Many roses have been slow to settle into their normal cycle of winter dormancy in milder parts of the country
Seamus O’Brien, a giant of Irish horticulture, leaves behind an unassailable legacy
The head gardener at the National Botanic Gardens in Kilmacurragh always had one eye on the past and one on the future
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