Trees with fragrant blossoms perfect to grow in Irish gardens
A rich perfume is an intoxicating draw for wildlife and humans alike
My bearded irises did not flower: what am I doing wrong?
Fionnuala Fallon: If it’s any consolation, my own young plants also flowered very poorly this year
Our friend has warned us against planting a hawthorn boundary hedge. What can we use instead?
Your gardening questions answered: We were planning on using native hawthorn as a boundary hedge around our country garden
This is the otherworldly flower that got me hooked on gardening. But here’s the reality of growing them
Fionnuala Fallon: Truth is, nothing comes close to them in terms of the size, stature and brilliance of their flowers as well, of course as their magical range of colours
Where do we start with sowing a traditional lawn around our new-build house?
Your gardening questions answered: Creating a garden from scratch gives you a great opportunity
Revisiting Fieldman: Seasonal extracts and exquisite illustrations bring 1940s natural world magically to life
Republishing of Larry de Lacy’s newspaper columns offers rich trawl through history for nature lovers
Your gardening questions answered: How can I save my rose plant?
Fionnuala Fallon: Roses are greedy, thirsty plants that need deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist and free-draining soil to flourish
This week is a turning point for Irish gardeners. Here’s why
Still have young plants and sturdy seedlings in trays and liners? Then make haste and start planting
My anemone is out of control. How do I get rid of it?
Your gardening questions answered: Flower can become a thug if allowed to spread unchecked
What every Irish garden needs: exceptional but hardy and resilient plants
Fionnuala Fallon: Every garden requires its fair share of plants with let’s-just-get-on-with-it attitude
My acer looks dead. How can I help it?
Your gardening questions answered: These trees need sheltered, lightly shaded spot with protection from cold winds
Smart strategies to get plants to grow in stony ground
Not every gardener has the luck to have easy growing conditions, but there are ways to adapt and thrive
Natural liquid nettle feed is superb for keeping your plants healthy – it just smells terrible
It's possible to promote plant growth and be kind to the environment at the same time
Bloom 2024: Opening times, ticket costs, 22 show gardens and 13 postcard garden designs to view
Ireland’s annual festival of flowers has arrived, with themes of environmental impact and climate change looming large
Pinch your petunia and earth up your potatoes: A May to-do list to get your garden in shape for summer
Act now by planting fast-growing annuals and fine-tuning flower borders for maximum impact