Best in show: Irish dahlia growers compete in the UKFor competitive Irish growers, it’s all about size, shape, fullness, freshness, symmetry, colour and petal distributionSat Sept 09 2023 - 05:00
Three autumn gardening jobs to do nowGet the pick of the crop by ordering your spring bulbs earlySat Sept 02 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: should I feed the birds?It may spread disease, but feeding birds can also help sustain and certain species of garden birdsSat Sept 02 2023 - 04:45
How rain can be great for your garden‘Moist but well-drained’ – a garden writer’s stock phrase – is the gold standard of soilSat Aug 26 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my hydrangeas?The colour of the flowers depends on the acidity of the soilSat Aug 26 2023 - 05:00
What have you learned from your summer garden? Write it all downTake note of what worked – and didn’t – to serve as a record to inspire and inform you next springSat Aug 19 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Is a polytunnel too much work?Putting in the effort is a small price to pay for the great rewards of establishing a polytunnelSat Aug 19 2023 - 05:00
Create a Barbie dream garden with many shades of pinkJump on the trend by adding colour to your autumn gardenSun Aug 13 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What should I replace my overgrown thuja with?Portuguese laurel and yew offer year-round shelter and privacySat Aug 12 2023 - 12:00
Everyday plants that emit the most pleasing perfumesIt’s intriguing that some of the most ordinary-looking species of plants have the most intensely perfumed foliageSun Aug 06 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Should we replace our crab apple tree?As much as it’s a wonderful small garden tree, the ornamental crab apple is also vulnerable to various pests and diseasesSat Aug 05 2023 - 05:00
Summer of sweet peas: the struggle is worth itFrustratingly, this year’s plants with their soft, ruffled, petals are not performing wellSat Jul 29 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I control the ivy growth on my apple tree?Heavy ivy growth can eventually cause death by overburdening the tree’s leafy canopySat Jul 29 2023 - 05:00
Ready to mingle: Scrambling plants to weave colour throughout your gardenLax, loose growth habit allows them to thread their stems through a border without looking out of placeSat Jul 22 2023 - 05:45
Your gardening questions answered: Is this the culprit who is feasting on my dahlia leaves?There’s no need at all to spray, squash or handpick this colourful little fellowSat Jul 22 2023 - 05:00
All that shimmers: Plants to bring a sparkle to your gardenDecorative grasses, purple moor grass and long-flowering, drought-tolerant, perennials bring the giltSat Jul 15 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my magnolia?It may be a glory of spring, but the Magnolia tree is also challenging to grow wellSat Jul 15 2023 - 00:00
Your gardening questions answered: What should I do with my brown hebe?Hebe typically lives for only a decadeSat Jul 08 2023 - 05:00
‘Bees - endlessly fascinating creatures that could teach us all a lot’Beekeeping has been a passion of Brendan Sheppard’s for almost 40 years along with his thriving vegetable gardenSat Jul 08 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: When do I prune Fatsia japonica?Left to its own devices, Fatsia japonica can eventually become a very sizeable, spreading plantSat Jul 01 2023 - 05:00
Ten vegetables to sow now to reap the rewards in autumn and winterGet moving and you’ll have plenty of baby vegetable transplants ready for the colder monthsSat Jul 01 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Is it too late to get rid of this vigorous pest?The highly invasive, rampant Tropaeolum ciliatum should be studiously avoidedSat Jun 24 2023 - 05:00
All is rosy in the garden: the 10 best rose varieties to delight the senses in summer Choose your variety carefully and you’ll have abundant blooms from June to SeptemberSat Jun 24 2023 - 05:00
Fast-growing crops and flowers for end of summer bountyIf you hurry, there is still time to have fresh crops this summer, as well as flowers for late-season colourSat Jun 17 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I suppress weeds in my rockery?Rockeries may look attractive, but they can be challenging to maintainSat Jun 17 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I get rid of wireworms?Fionnuala Fallon: Managing wireworms is possible - it just takes timeSat Jun 10 2023 - 05:00
Nigella, lupins and a very special clematis: my blooming June garden makes the toil worth itAt times it can feel like you’ll never win, but when seeds start blooming you’re reminded of the special joy a garden bringsSat Jun 10 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I get rid of my this weed invading my lawn?Considered by many as an invasive weed, it’s not easy to removeSat Jun 03 2023 - 05:00
Short-lived showstoppers to bring glamour to your gardenThey may not live very long, but these beautiful blooms are all the more precious for thatSat Jun 03 2023 - 05:00
Bloom 2023: Opening times, ticket costs, the gardens to see and moreCrowds will once again descend on the Phoenix Park for Bloom. Here’s how to make the most of your visitWed May 31 2023 - 14:06
The war on garden slugs: I’m coming for youIt won’t be easy - Ireland is home to more than 30 difference species - but here are some of the steps we can take to control slugsSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Flowers to bring colour to damp areasBest option is to choose plants that thriving in these kinds of growing conditionsSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I control Crocosmia? The best method of control is the most labour-intensive – to laboriously dig out as much of the corms and rhizomatous root systems as you canSat May 13 2023 - 05:00
Lawn shaming: To mow or not to mow, and what your lawn says about you?The debate between those who like a traditional, tightly mown, weed-free lawn and those who prefer theirs on the wild side is heating upSat May 13 2023 - 05:00
Top 10 plants to bring a burst of colour to your gardenFrom lilac to geraniums, and iris to clematis, these plants will add colour and beauty this monthSat May 06 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What evergreen tree is suitable for a windy garden?The Killarney strawberry tree is an elegant option with pollinator-friendly flowersSat May 06 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s the best wood for raised beds?You’re right to be concerned about the possibility of replacement timber being pretreated with chemicals, including insecticides and preservativesSat Apr 29 2023 - 05:00
Forget carrots, tomatoes, peppers: Here are the best vegetables to growForget about carrots (easy to buy), peppers (too hard to grow) and tomatoes (too thirsty), and think about potatoes, leeks and broccoli insteadSat Apr 29 2023 - 05:00
Garden rescue: quick fixes to do this bank holiday to see you through the summer From a no-dig vegetable bed to colourful arrays of flowers, here are eight simple steps to get your garden in shapeFri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
Picking the best flowers for your gardenFor the most bounteous blooms this summer, take some advice from flower-farmer-florist Rachel SiegfriedSat Apr 22 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Bringing native flowers backForget about seed sowing – all your meadow-to-be needs is the opportunity to express itself fullySat Apr 22 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Why are my onions rotting?Crop rotation is the most effective way to prevent a possible build-up of crop-specific pests and diseasesSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
April’s a beauty, but can be a bit busy for gardeners: Here’s how to put some structure on your effortsAs the days get longer, the to-do list never shortens. The answer? Prioritise and be preparedSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
Gardening is a great leveller: Even Elon Musk can’t make a tree grow fasterRich or poor, we all have to wait for nature. And that’s what’s so special about gardeningSat Apr 08 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Why won’t this weed mind its business?Sometimes it’s easier to just let nature have its waySat Apr 08 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: When should you cut bamboo?Depending on the type of bamboo you have, the best action might be to remove it altogetherSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00
Top tips on how to garden when you’re rentingTalk to your landlord, join a gardening club, or get tips from family and your local friendly garden centreSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00
The joys of raising plants from seedProviding that magical ‘kiss of life’ opens up new possibilities and never grows staleSat Mar 25 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I remove an invasive acanthus?Ultra-hardy and tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, the only thing acanthus doesn’t like is a very wet, cold soilSat Mar 25 2023 - 05:00
How to create your own floral wreath for Mother’s DayUsing some resilient evergreen foliage you can create a ‘living’ wreath and forget about the plastic alternativesSat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
