Garden full of slugs? Here’s how to minimise the damage
As well as wreaking havoc in your garden, many of these molluscs do work that is crucial to a healthy planet
The most outstanding gardens in Ireland to visit right now
Ireland’s splendid gardens are in full bloom this time of year and brilliant festivals lie ahead
How can I grow cowslips in my garden?
After decades of decline, it’s great to see these dainty, pollinator-friendly wildflowers making such a comeback
Everything I’ve learned about growing garden vegetables
Kitchen gardeners can get carried away at this time of year - but there’s no point growing endless lines of turnips no one wants to eat
‘Why did my young garden tree die, and how can I stop it happening to others?’
This happens more than you might think, and the causes can be hard to pin down
Like many gardeners, I can’t help but admire weeds
There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to managing weeds in your garden but the use of weedkiller is rarely justifiable
How can I get rid of scutch in my favourite flower bed?
It comes back again with a vengeance whenever I dig it out
Horticulture doyenne Sarah Raven has an enduring eye for beauty and brilliance
The gardening trailblazer is a key speaker at this weekend’s Festival of Gardens and Nature in Laois
Gardening: How can I protect my plants without using insecticides?
I lost a lot of young seedlings in my allotment to wireworm damage last year, but I don’t want to use chemicals
The best plants for Irish seaside gardens
Some Irish seaside gardens enjoy a sheltered microclimate, while others must cope with exposure to destructive salty gales
Is now the right time to share my snowdrops with friends?
Should I wait until autumn, or divide my garden snowdrops with friends now?
Spring selection: Now is the time to light up your garden with charming clematis
April is a good month to plant all kinds of clematis as container-grown plants in the ground, or in pots
Your gardening questions answered: Is there a quick way to germinate parsnip seed?
It will need a fine, friable, stone-free, weed-free, moist but free-draining soil in full sun or very light shade if it’s to germinate well