Sculptural evergreens, ferns and grasses to add drama to urban gardens
Small city gardens are akin to theatrical stages just waiting for the right props to set the tone
Gardening
Articles on gardening
Gardening Q&A: ‘Where can I buy organic flower bulbs?’
Unfortunately, this is still a relatively niche market in Ireland
As summer solstice approaches, it’s time to shift gear in the garden
Change your focus to weeding, feeding and staking
Gardening Q&A: Is the ‘seed snail’ method of planting as effective as Instagram suggests?
This sustainable approach to planting has taken the Internet by storm this year
These unsung flowering shrubs will quietly thrive and be magnificent in any garden
These are the low-maintenance, decorative shrubby plants so often overlooked in fashionable ‘must grow’ lists
‘How can I grow columbine plants in my flower beds?’
Use a combination of sowing techniques to increase your chances of success
How to add oomph to your summer garden borders? Think flower ‘spires’
Delphiniums, lupins and foxgloves will add height, scale and drama to any planting scheme
How a Kildare couple built their dream garden for half its original €25k quote
When quoted as much as €25,000 to landscape the area around their newly built home, this Kildare couple opted to cut their bill in half by doing the work themselves
Garden full of slugs? Here’s how to minimise the damage
As well as wreaking havoc in your garden, many of these molluscs do work that is crucial to a healthy planet
Small gardens: A designer’s top tips on how to make best of the space
Designer Denise O’Connor: With a bit of creative thinking, it’s possible to get more from the space you have
The most outstanding gardens in Ireland to visit right now
Ireland’s splendid gardens are in full bloom this time of year and brilliant festivals lie ahead
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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