What to do - and what not to do - to get your garden working against climate changeGet rid of your paving and boundary walls, embrace weeds and plant a treeSat Jan 27 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my jasmine?Winter jasmine is typically hardy, vigorous and tolerant of a range of growing conditionsSat Jan 27 2024 - 05:00
An expert’s guide to the best places to buy seeds and bulbs Here’s my little black book black book of suppliers, a handy reference for the busy seed-sowing months aheadSat Jan 20 2024 - 05:00
Gardening: Is it too cold to move my butterfly bush?Winter is not the best time to transplant or prune buddleiaSat Jan 20 2024 - 05:00
Tone it down: Why too much artificial lighting is bad for your gardenBright lights can annoy plants, wildlife and you; so go easy when illuminating your outdoor spacesSat Jan 13 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my climbing roses?Plants can lose their vitality and become pot-bound when they run out of spaceSat Jan 13 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How to compost a Christmas treeThere are several ways that you can put your old Christmas tree to good use in your gardenSat Jan 06 2024 - 05:00
New year gardening: ‘It feels like everything is shifting’Amid changing weather patterns, gardeners will continue to face new challenges in the years aheadSat Jan 06 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Should I get my houseplants watered while I’m away over winter?Keeping them warm might be a bigger concernSun Dec 17 2023 - 05:00
Dreaming of a green Christmas: make the garden the centrepiece of your festive tableSet the table for Christmas with a mix of foraged twigs, berried branches, faded seedheads and evergreen foliageSat Dec 16 2023 - 05:00
Bread & Roses gives gift of floristry to women seeking refuge from torture and violenceWomen taking part in therapeutic wreath-making programme offered by Róisín Godfrey and Spirasi express gratitude for support since their arrival in IrelandSat Dec 16 2023 - 05:00
Pick of the crop: This year’s best gardening booksIndulge in a little horticultural inspired reading with one of these gemsSat Dec 09 2023 - 17:00
From A-Z: Gifts for the gardening lover in your lifeFrom botanical art workshops, to waterproof boots, to a rare plant and the ultimate weeding tool, here are some Christmas gift ideasSat Dec 02 2023 - 05:00
Celebrating the work of Irish botanical artistsA new book pays tribute to the work of Irish botanical artists, many of them womenSat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Is it too late to plant my bulbs?There is still time but blooms might come out a little later in 2024Sat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What plants can I use for home-made Christmas decorations?Growing your own plants, such as sweet bay and pittosporum, will provide many options for festive decorating at this time of yearSat Nov 18 2023 - 05:00
Leaves may be falling, but don’t rush to tidy themThe good news is that creating a leaf mould can offer vital nutrients to your gardenSat Nov 18 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Will a dehumidifier damage my plants?It may be good to dry out your clothes, but such an appliance can also dry out your plantsSat Nov 11 2023 - 05:00
How to keep soil healthy, happy and productiveJust like a chef is only as good as their ingredients, a gardener requires half-decent soil to conjure horticultural magicSat Nov 11 2023 - 05:00
Monty Don: ‘My depression, when it hits, isn’t pretty or poetic’BBC star, a 'horticultural heartthrob and soother of souls', speaks about how getting out in the garden is fundamental to his well-beingSun Nov 05 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Can I prune my Clematis montana without damaging it?An impressive sight, this vigorous, fast-growing climber can also cause problemsSat Oct 28 2023 - 05:00
Colourful winter garden pot displays: Here’s how to get them rightIt might be tricky to achieve but a lush and artfully-planted winter pot is just what’s needed at this time of yearSat Oct 28 2023 - 05:00
How to keep your plants in better health: follow the ‘right plant for the right place’ mantraFollowing some simple rules can help keep your plants in better healthSat Oct 21 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Should dahlias stay or go now?Dahlia tubers are much more likely to be killed by sitting in wet than cold soilSat Oct 21 2023 - 00:00
The rewards – and challenges – of growing your own foodIf growing our own food is so important, why should community gardens lead such a precarious existence with minimal public funding and no long-term legal protections?Sat Oct 14 2023 - 05:30
Gardening Q&A: How to avoid tulip fireOnce in the ground the disease persists for several years, making it impossible to successfully grow tulips where it is presentSat Oct 14 2023 - 05:00
Moss has taken over my hedge. How do I get rid of it?Improving air circulation within plants can help cut back mossy growthSat Oct 07 2023 - 05:00
How to pick the perfect tree for your gardenWhen choosing a tree, it’s important to think about factors such as its hardiness, the local climate and soil qualitySat Oct 07 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Plants for a flowering hedgeFocus first on species that are native and pollinator-friendlySat Sept 30 2023 - 05:00
Good garden bone structure: what is it and how can you achieve it?Bringing in an expert can make a big difference to the permanent structure of your gardenSat Sept 30 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Aphids have ravaged my trees, should I get pruning?A multipronged approach might be the best solution, writes Fionnuala FallonSat Sept 23 2023 - 05:00
Get planting: the best bulbs for window boxes, beneath a tree and mixed bordersGardening: Plant now for a world of beauty next springSat Sept 23 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Why are my trees dying?Last winter’s cold weather has hit trees such as the New Zealand cabbage treeSat Sept 16 2023 - 05:00
How to keep butterflies all aflutter in your garden and beyondIt’s the time of year when butterflies need nectar-rich flowers, in preparation for hibernation or migrationSat Sept 16 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What is my mystery plant?This plant probably arrived in your garden in the compost or soil of another plant, a bird dropping it, or on the soles of someone’s shoesSat Sept 09 2023 - 05:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
