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Your gardening questions answered: How can I fight an attack by box tree moth caterpillars on my hedges?

Your gardening questions answered: How can I fight an attack by box tree moth caterpillars on my hedges?

Highly destructive box tree moth caterpillar overwinters in cocoons before emerging in spring to feed voraciously on foliage and stems

Sat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
Golden sunflowers, glorious cherry blossom, delightful dahlias: Seven ways to bring some joy into your life

Golden sunflowers, glorious cherry blossom, delightful dahlias: Seven ways to bring some joy into your life

Look to sweet peas, with their fleeting beauty, delicious tomatoes, and a spring flowering delight like magnolia or cherry blossom

Sat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What do I do with bindweed?

Your gardening questions answered: What do I do with bindweed?

With a challenging garden weed, control, rather than eradication, might be the best approach

Sat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Will my acer tree come back?

Your gardening questions answered: Will my acer tree come back?

Trees are impressively resilient and often do bounce back

Sat Mar 04 2023 - 05:00
Mount Congreve, where even U2 band member has a flower named after him, re-opens after €6 million investment

Mount Congreve, where even U2 band member has a flower named after him, re-opens after €6 million investment

It’s a new and exciting chapter for these Waterford gardens - where even a U2 band member has a flower named after him

Wed Mar 01 2023 - 13:41
The Barbie-pink, spidery Nerine will bring colour to an autumn garden

The Barbie-pink, spidery Nerine will bring colour to an autumn garden

Once loathed, now loved, the showy blooms of this plant are joyful

Sat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s the best way to prune my unruly purple potato vine?

Your gardening questions answered: What’s the best way to prune my unruly purple potato vine?

It has a pretty purple-blue flower but is a naturally vigorous, untidy plant that can’t be corralled forever

Sat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How do I train a fruit tree?

Your gardening questions answered: How do I train a fruit tree?

An espalier-trained fruit tree is a fine option but it requires some work and a degree of patient pruning and training

Sat Feb 18 2023 - 05:00
The great rewilding: ‘Nature is disappearing before our very eyes and without it, we won’t survive’

The great rewilding: ‘Nature is disappearing before our very eyes and without it, we won’t survive’

Rewilding of land surrounding Dunsany Castle has led to the reappearance of wild species that had disappeared

Sat Feb 18 2023 - 05:00
How to use cardboard in your garden or allotment

How to use cardboard in your garden or allotment

Create raised flower beds, use it as a weed-suppressant or for no-dig cut-flower beds

Sat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How to deal with a north-facing garden

Your gardening questions answered: How to deal with a north-facing garden

Look to a mix of small shrubs, hardworking perennials and ornamental grasses to create a pretty border

Sat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
What not to do in your garden this week

What not to do in your garden this week

It’s tempting to get back out there, but tread carefully as winter is not yet over

Sat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How do I prune a hydrangea?

Your gardening questions answered: How do I prune a hydrangea?

When and how to prune will depend on the variety of this wonderful plant

Sat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I deal with a troublesome pest?

Your gardening questions answered: How can I deal with a troublesome pest?

The woolly aphid can quickly disfigure a plant and leave it vulnerable to disease

Sat Jan 28 2023 - 05:00
Wrap up your plants against winter’s chill - some may thrive, while others need a little help

Wrap up your plants against winter’s chill - some may thrive, while others need a little help

Hardiness can vary dramatically within a single genus, with certain species and/or varieties much more resilient than others

Sat Jan 28 2023 - 05:00
Snowdrops: How to grow them and where to see them

Snowdrops: How to grow them and where to see them

Fionnuala Fallon: Each tiny white bloom of this very special flower is a promise made good

Sat Jan 21 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: When should I prune my fig tree?

Your gardening questions answered: When should I prune my fig tree?

Wait until March/April to put your secateurs to work on this decadent plant

Sat Jan 21 2023 - 05:00
Sow and grow in January: 10 jobs for the kitchen gardener

Sow and grow in January: 10 jobs for the kitchen gardener

Think ahead for grapes, chillies and aubergines if you’re keen to get your hands back into soil

Sat Jan 14 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What flowers should I grow for an October wedding?

Your gardening questions answered: What flowers should I grow for an October wedding?

Opting for fast-growing varieties that can be dried will make for a beautiful display

Sat Jan 14 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How do I deal with overgrown ivy?

Your gardening questions answered: How do I deal with overgrown ivy?

An out of control mature ivy plant can cause damage but removing it can be tricky

Sat Jan 07 2023 - 05:00
A new garden tool for the new year

A new garden tool for the new year

A scythe can connect you to the natural world while performing a necessary task

Sat Jan 07 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I grow herbs in an Irish garden?

Your gardening questions answered: How can I grow herbs in an Irish garden?

Rosemary and thyme need a bright, sheltered spot and light, free-draining, not overly fertile soil

Sat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
How to make a traditional Christmas wreath to brighten winter days

How to make a traditional Christmas wreath to brighten winter days

Bring some colour to the bleak mid-winter with a freshly made wreath for tables, doors and graves

Sat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
Get inspired with a gardening book

Get inspired with a gardening book

From growing your own cut flowers, to how gardening is responding to climate change, there is plenty of choice for some fireside reading this Christmas

Sat Dec 10 2022 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How do I start a community garden?

Your gardening questions answered: How do I start a community garden?

Get help from the experts before you start

Sat Dec 10 2022 - 05:00
The A-Z of Christmas gardening gifts

The A-Z of Christmas gardening gifts

From rose bushes to quality secateurs, and handcream to greenhouses, there's plenty of ideas for the gardener in your life

Sat Dec 03 2022 - 05:00
Add some oomph to your garden with these show-stoppers

Add some oomph to your garden with these show-stoppers

Fionnuala Fallon: Architecturally striking plants with bold foliage will give structure and interest to your garden

Sat Nov 26 2022 - 05:00
Your gardening problems answered: How can I cure my diseased box hedging?

Your gardening problems answered: How can I cure my diseased box hedging?

Box blight is no longer the disaster it once was

Sat Nov 26 2022 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I improve the soil in my flower beds?

Your gardening questions answered: How can I improve the soil in my flower beds?

There is no easy solution to weed-clogged soil

Sat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
Why it’s important for gardeners to protect their gardens from windy weather

Why it’s important for gardeners to protect their gardens from windy weather

Fionnuala Fallon: Wind can cause undue damage if a garden is not adequately sheltered

Sat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
Your gardening problems answered: How do I prune my climbing rose?

Your gardening problems answered: How do I prune my climbing rose?

November to March, after the plants have dropped their leaves and entered winter dormancy, is a good time to take action

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Five great ‘naked’ trees or shrubs for the winter garden

Five great ‘naked’ trees or shrubs for the winter garden

Bare trees can be beautiful if you know what to plant

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Top tip to ensure a very long-lasting, colourful display of flowering plants

Top tip to ensure a very long-lasting, colourful display of flowering plants

The very idea of sterile varieties usually comes with negative connotations

Sat Nov 05 2022 - 05:00
Late autumn is an ideal time to rectify our gardening mistakes

Late autumn is an ideal time to rectify our gardening mistakes

It’s a good time of year to take stock of your garden - just don’t rush into action

Sat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00
Evergreen plants to add interest to your garden this winter

Evergreen plants to add interest to your garden this winter

Think about laurel, Pheasant grass and even hyrdrangea to add colour and structure as temperatures drop

Sat Oct 22 2022 - 05:00
Wexford’s botanic ark: the JFK Arboretum offers a safe haven for threatened tree species

Wexford’s botanic ark: the JFK Arboretum offers a safe haven for threatened tree species

Arboreta help support biodiversity and play a valuable role in countering pollution and fighting the worst effects of climate change

Sat Oct 15 2022 - 05:00
How to grow rhubarb...and other budget-friendly plants

How to grow rhubarb...and other budget-friendly plants

With many household budgets stretched to the limit, consider these crops to sow, plant and grow this month as a great way of making fully productive use of your garden or allotment

Sat Oct 08 2022 - 05:05
Ten plants for tricky parts of the garden

Ten plants for tricky parts of the garden

Ireland’s leading gardeners on how to plant in shady and exposed areas

Sat Oct 01 2022 - 05:00
Ten great spring flowering bulbs to try this year

Ten great spring flowering bulbs to try this year

Try 'lasagne-style' planting for constant colour this spring

Sat Sept 24 2022 - 05:00
Don’t miss out on nature’s freebies: here’s how to get some cheap plants

Don’t miss out on nature’s freebies: here’s how to get some cheap plants

Propagating plants from home-saved seed, cuttings or division is a way to grow lots of plants for free

Sat Sept 17 2022 - 06:00
How to bring fruit trees into your garden this autumn

How to bring fruit trees into your garden this autumn

Think about planting plums, greengage, damson and mirabelle

Sat Sept 10 2022 - 05:00
Jan Ravensberg: the grand old Dutch master of Irish horticulture

Jan Ravensberg: the grand old Dutch master of Irish horticulture

His Offaly-based nursery is the place gardeners go to find the rare, the unusual and the most garden-worthy trees and shrubs

Sat Sept 03 2022 - 05:00
Five great  hardy annuals to try this year

Five great hardy annuals to try this year

A bit of ‘tough love’ might be needed to ensure bigger, better flowers next summer

Sat Aug 27 2022 - 06:00
Plan now for luscious colour in your garden next spring

Plan now for luscious colour in your garden next spring

The season of mists is fast approaching so it’s time to start thinking about next year in the garden

Sat Aug 20 2022 - 06:00
Hothouse flowers: Keep your plants cool and stress-free during heatwaves

Hothouse flowers: Keep your plants cool and stress-free during heatwaves

As temperatures heat up once more, some plants struggle to survive without special attention

Sat Aug 13 2022 - 06:00
10 blue-flowering plants for the late-summer or early-autumn garden

10 blue-flowering plants for the late-summer or early-autumn garden

Fionnuala Fallon: True blue is relatively rare in the world of flowers, which makes it so covetable

Sat Aug 06 2022 - 05:15
How to create a butterfly banquet in your garden

How to create a butterfly banquet in your garden

There are many small but significant things gardeners can do to support butterfly populations

Sat Jul 30 2022 - 06:00
When unexpected garden plants offer a sweet surprise

When unexpected garden plants offer a sweet surprise

From time to time, new plants appear in our gardens, unbidden, as if magicked there by the universe

Sat Jul 23 2022 - 06:00
In the swim: How one family created their own natural pool

In the swim: How one family created their own natural pool

Little could be more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than a leisurely dip in your garden

Sat Jul 16 2022 - 06:00
10 unsung heroes of the Irish garden

10 unsung heroes of the Irish garden

From potentilla to privet - the plants we take for granted, unable to appreciate their many qualities

Sat Jul 09 2022 - 06:00
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