Go wild in the garden and make a meadowYou don’t need huge space to grow a meadow garden – and now is the time to sow itSat Sept 22 2018 - 00:00
Gardening: It's always a pleasure to return to the joy of propagationFionnuala Fallon: Watching a plant spring to life from a seedling or cutting is utterly magicalSat Sept 15 2018 - 00:00
Gardening: Get next summer all sown upFionnuala Fallon: Hardy annuals will happily endure an average cold Irish winterSat Sept 08 2018 - 00:00
Dig in: the joy of green manure in the gardenGreen manure is a plant crop designed to be grown and dug back into the soil to improve its structureSat Sept 01 2018 - 00:00
A Kildare hospice garden that soothes the soulHow I wish every hospice and hospital garden could be like the one at St Brigid’s HospiceSat Aug 25 2018 - 00:00
Harvest water: the garden will thank youNo amount of watering is going to be as good for plants as sweet, clean, cool Irish rainSat Aug 18 2018 - 06:00
Prune, sow and eat tomatoes: 8 things to do in the August gardenIt's a busy month in the gardening year. Time to tidy the summer pots and start planting for winter greensSat Aug 11 2018 - 06:00
Let your garden be a bonanza for butterfliesLate-summer flowers like marigolds, lavender, phlox and daisies are all a valuable source of food for butterfliesSat Aug 04 2018 - 00:00
How a lush and leafy Churchtown garden is weathering the droughtNo herbicides, fungicides or pesticides are used, not even organically-approved kindsSat Jul 28 2018 - 00:00
For flower power and staying power you can’t beat these summer climbersThey might not look much in the garden centre but clematis and climbing roses will flower for you all summer longSat Jul 21 2018 - 00:00
Down the garden path to Altamont’s walled wonderThe walled garden and nursery at Altamont in Co Carlow is horticultural heavenSat Jul 14 2018 - 00:00
How to beat the drought and keep the garden producing foodEven with the hosepipe ban, you can coax a decent harvest over the coming monthsSat Jul 07 2018 - 00:00
First look at Helen Dillon’s new seaside garden in MonkstownAfter 45 years in her Ranalegh show garden, the celebrated TV gardener started from scratch at nearly 80, in a walled garden that's now open to the publicSat Jun 30 2018 - 06:00
What to do in the garden this weekDon’t cut that parched lawn and resist the urge to sprinkle every plant in sightSat Jun 30 2018 - 00:00
How to plant a perfect window box – and then keep it aliveIf you’re something of a serial killer when it comes to window box plants, then you’re probably not watering them enoughSat Jun 23 2018 - 06:00
Eight great long-flowering plants for the June gardenSome hard-working flowers and shrubs will last all the way to SeptemberSat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00
No garden of your own? Join a community and get growingYou could join people of of all ages, creeds and backgrounds who have come together to create beautiful, tranquil, biodiverse gardensSat Jun 09 2018 - 06:00
Cheat’s guide to getting your garden ready for summerFollow these steps then sit back and relax with a good (gardening) bookSat Jun 02 2018 - 06:00
Bloom 2018: everything you need to know about the garden festivalPick of the prize winning gardens and don't forget to try gins laced with botanicals in a new distillery zoneWed May 30 2018 - 10:53
A way with wisteria: how to grow this magnificent hardy climberWisteria is in magnificent bloom in many Irish gardens and now is the time to buy it in garden centresSat May 26 2018 - 06:00
Pot luck: What to buy – and what not to buy – at the garden centreThe pots to choose, the best way to fill them, and those neglected plants? Don’t be soft-hearted; choose those in peak healthSat May 19 2018 - 06:00
From basil to tarragon, how to get your herb garden goingYour herbs will be fresh and flavoursome, organically grown and chemical-freeSat May 12 2018 - 06:00
Go wild in the garden: how to sow your own wildflower meadowYou don’t need a field or a very large garden – a great big container will doSat May 05 2018 - 06:00
Lawn order: How to get your garden grass back to glory after winterStorms, snow, rain - it’s been a tough winter for grass. Here’s how to repair the damageSat Apr 28 2018 - 06:00
Lettuce, asparagus, kale and peas: it’s time to get plantingGive yourself a break this spring and opt for perennial veg that will keep giving for yearsSat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00
Take a walk in the woods for inspiration for shady town gardensTo see woodland plants at their best, visit some of Ireland’s loveliest woodland gardensSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
The guilt-free way to fill your vases? Grow a flower patchGardeners hate to pick their blooms; a designated flower garden is often the answerSat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00
Dig in: nine things to do in the garden in AprilSpring is on the way and the ground is warming up. It’s time to start plantingSat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00
Supergrass: transform your patch into a prairie with these elegant grassesNo other group of plants has the same ability to add movement, life and texture to a gardenSat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00
Camellias are bursting into bloom in pink, red, cream and yellowThe good news is you don't need a big garden for these evergreen shrubs as camellias will happily grow in potsSat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00
Time to plant perennials – but choose flowers that get alongPick compatible plants that will coexist and not compete with one another for lightSat Mar 10 2018 - 06:00
Our cool, rainy climate is heaven for sexed-up slugsHow to deal with spring slugs in search of food and prospective matesSat Mar 03 2018 - 06:00
In the Kerry sub-tropics, a flourishing fern garden is getting ready for ChelseaBilly Alexander plans to create a little piece of Kells Bay for the Chelsea Flower ShowSat Feb 24 2018 - 06:00
Secrets of growing from seed: 10 tips to get your garden goingCrack open the seed packets – and keep timing, temperature and freshness in mindSat Feb 17 2018 - 06:00
Flaming flowers and scented shrubs will brighten dismal daysEarly-flowering plants spark joy and mark the turning of the seasonSat Feb 10 2018 - 06:00
Make 2018 the year you grow great tomatoes from seed. Here’s how to startYou don’t need a glasshouse or polytunnel – a sunny porch will doSat Feb 03 2018 - 06:00
Reasons to be cheerful in the garden: Snowdrops are inFebruary is peak snowdrop season so it’s a good time to visit galanthophiles’ gardensSat Jan 27 2018 - 06:00
Ease your way into the gardening year – here’s howCall in an expert for inspiration; visit the best gardens; meet some gardening heroesSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
January in the garden: here’s a to-do listThe all-important business of seed sowing is just around the cornerSat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Plan your holidays around these eight great gardens to visit in 2018With little doing in the winter garden, plot a visit to some of the world’s most beautiful gardensSat Jan 06 2018 - 06:00
Eight of the best Instagram gardeners to follow in 2018Gardeners growing their presence on social media are becoming key influencersSat Dec 30 2017 - 08:00
Take a leaf from this new crop of gardening booksRound-up of reads features no less than three octogenarians and one nonagenarian who have made outstanding contributions to horticultureSat Dec 16 2017 - 08:00
A simple-to-make but stunning-to-look-at Christmas decorationFlower farmer Hanna Heubach looks to nature to create ‘miniature landscapes’ – and has tips on making a stunning seasonal pieceSat Dec 09 2017 - 08:00
Fionnuala Fallon: the best Christmas gifts for gardenersFrom seeds to secateurs, some green gift ideas for the keen, and the casual, gardenerSat Dec 02 2017 - 08:00
Pond life: how to get your water garden fit for fish and flowersEven the loveliest ponds need some tough love every 5-10 years to stay free of encroaching weedsSat Nov 25 2017 - 08:00
Secrets of success for your shady gardenWhat are the options to gently filter more light into the darkest of gardens?Sat Nov 18 2017 - 08:00
Tiny front garden? You can still have a tree or two and a nature-friendly spaceMaking room in your garden for a carpark space can be achieved in an eco-friendly waySat Nov 11 2017 - 08:00
November is the time to sow sweet peaNovember is the perfect time to plant this fast-growing, ultra-colourful and deeply scented annual climberSat Nov 04 2017 - 08:00
The builders are in but we’re worried about their impact on the gardenAdvice for owners who want to renovate their house while protecting a mature gardenSat Oct 28 2017 - 08:00
How to get your balcony blooming: Gardening advice for city dwellersGood containers, thoughtfully planted can transform these small, windy spacesSat Oct 21 2017 - 08:00
