Ireland’s annual festival of flowers is on the horizon, with themes of environmental impact and climate change looming large
Gardening
Articles on gardening
Rather than get rid of slugs, look for plants that are not appealing to them
Act now by planting fast-growing annuals and fine-tuning flower borders for maximum impact
We might be within touching distance of warmer weather, but it’s still not safe for your delicate plants to be left without protection
Gardening advice: Strimming or mowing daffodil leaves too soon after the flowers have faded can weaken the bulbs
These tried-and-trusted techniques help plants to grow back more strongly than ever
Think also about fruit trees like apple and pears, that can be gently manipulated to grow in a variety of shapes, including espaliers, fans and cordons
Star jasmine, clematis and climbing roses can add height, creeping plants interest, and lavender and sweet pea scent, to this compact space
Horticulture students learn the craft of gardening in the beautiful woodlands and kitchen gardens of Waterford estate
The Crown star built a naturally filtered pool at his English base and now wants to bring a similar project to Limerick’s Glin Castle
Soil might be the issue, as plum trees like a fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining, slightly acidic soil
New books by TJ Maher and Des Doyle offer intensely personal, celebratory accounts of the magic that comes with making a garden
The Doyle brothers have just opened cut the ribbon of a €4.5m expansion of their Wicklow destination garden centre
Gardening Q&A: Will my plants come back or should I cut my losses?
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