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
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
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: 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
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 stemsSat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What do I do with bindweed?With a challenging garden weed, control, rather than eradication, might be the best approachSat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
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 blossomSat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Will my acer tree come back?Trees are impressively resilient and often do bounce backSat Mar 04 2023 - 05:00
Mount Congreve, where even U2 band member has a flower named after him, re-opens after €6 million investmentIt’s a new and exciting chapter for these Waterford gardens - where even a U2 band member has a flower named after himWed Mar 01 2023 - 13:41
The Barbie-pink, spidery Nerine will bring colour to an autumn gardenOnce loathed, now loved, the showy blooms of this plant are joyfulSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
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 foreverSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
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 trainingSat Feb 18 2023 - 05:00
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 disappearedSat Feb 18 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How to deal with a north-facing gardenLook to a mix of small shrubs, hardworking perennials and ornamental grasses to create a pretty borderSat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
How to use cardboard in your garden or allotmentCreate raised flower beds, use it as a weed-suppressant or for no-dig cut-flower bedsSat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
What not to do in your garden this weekIt’s tempting to get back out there, but tread carefully as winter is not yet overSat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How do I prune a hydrangea?When and how to prune will depend on the variety of this wonderful plantSat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00
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 diseaseSat Jan 28 2023 - 05:00
Wrap up your plants against winter’s chill - some may thrive, while others need a little helpHardiness can vary dramatically within a single genus, with certain species and/or varieties much more resilient than othersSat Jan 28 2023 - 05:00
Snowdrops: How to grow them and where to see themFionnuala Fallon: Each tiny white bloom of this very special flower is a promise made goodSat Jan 21 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: When should I prune my fig tree?Wait until March/April to put your secateurs to work on this decadent plantSat Jan 21 2023 - 05:00
Sow and grow in January: 10 jobs for the kitchen gardenerThink ahead for grapes, chillies and aubergines if you’re keen to get your hands back into soilSat Jan 14 2023 - 05:00
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 displaySat Jan 14 2023 - 05:00
A new garden tool for the new yearA scythe can connect you to the natural world while performing a necessary taskSat Jan 07 2023 - 05:00
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 trickySat Jan 07 2023 - 05:00
How to make a traditional Christmas wreath to brighten winter daysBring some colour to the bleak mid-winter with a freshly made wreath for tables, doors and gravesSat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
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 soilSat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
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 ChristmasSat Dec 10 2022 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How do I start a community garden?Get help from the experts before you startSat Dec 10 2022 - 05:00
The A-Z of Christmas gardening giftsFrom rose bushes to quality secateurs, and handcream to greenhouses, there's plenty of ideas for the gardener in your lifeSat Dec 03 2022 - 05:00
Your gardening problems answered: How can I cure my diseased box hedging?Box blight is no longer the disaster it once wasSat Nov 26 2022 - 05:00
Add some oomph to your garden with these show-stoppersFionnuala Fallon: Architecturally striking plants with bold foliage will give structure and interest to your gardenSat Nov 26 2022 - 05:00
Why it’s important for gardeners to protect their gardens from windy weatherFionnuala Fallon: Wind can cause undue damage if a garden is not adequately shelteredSat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I improve the soil in my flower beds?There is no easy solution to weed-clogged soilSat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
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 actionSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Five great ‘naked’ trees or shrubs for the winter gardenBare trees can be beautiful if you know what to plantSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Top tip to ensure a very long-lasting, colourful display of flowering plantsThe very idea of sterile varieties usually comes with negative connotationsSat Nov 05 2022 - 05:00
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 actionSat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00
Evergreen plants to add interest to your garden this winterThink about laurel, Pheasant grass and even hyrdrangea to add colour and structure as temperatures dropSat Oct 22 2022 - 05:00
Wexford’s botanic ark: the JFK Arboretum offers a safe haven for threatened tree speciesArboreta help support biodiversity and play a valuable role in countering pollution and fighting the worst effects of climate changeSat Oct 15 2022 - 05:00
How to grow rhubarb...and other budget-friendly plantsWith 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 allotmentSat Oct 08 2022 - 05:05
Ten plants for tricky parts of the gardenIreland’s leading gardeners on how to plant in shady and exposed areasSat Oct 01 2022 - 05:00
Ten great spring flowering bulbs to try this yearTry 'lasagne-style' planting for constant colour this springSat Sept 24 2022 - 05:00
Don’t miss out on nature’s freebies: here’s how to get some cheap plantsPropagating plants from home-saved seed, cuttings or division is a way to grow lots of plants for freeSat Sept 17 2022 - 06:00
How to bring fruit trees into your garden this autumnThink about planting plums, greengage, damson and mirabelleSat Sept 10 2022 - 05:00
Jan Ravensberg: the grand old Dutch master of Irish horticultureHis Offaly-based nursery is the place gardeners go to find the rare, the unusual and the most garden-worthy trees and shrubsSat Sept 03 2022 - 05:00
