‘I’m worried it’s going to find its way into my own garden’

The secret to creating a beautifully lush, long-lasting arrangement for your Christmas table, mantelpiece or staircase

Newly planted tulip and crocus bulbs are desirable to squirrels, but they generally leave most other spring flowering bulbs alone

If you love nothing more than decorating your home with barrow-loads of fresh greenery at this time of year, here are the best varieties to plant in Irish gardens

From nifty tools and comfortable garden wear to magazine subscriptions, there’s something here for all green-fingered friends

It feels like an uphill battle

Each of these simple activities can be done over the coming weeks before winter sets in

The problem is generally worse with deciduous species that lose their leaves over winter

Late autumn to early spring is a great time of year to plant these ultra-hardy, long-lived – and, yes, high-maintenance – plants

Now is the time to divide and transplant; use a sharp spade to cut the root ball into several pieces, but discard the woody centre of the clump

Practical, pain-free, nature-friendly way to support biodiversity, providing food and shelter for garden wildlife when it’s most needed

Gardening tips, history and inspiring contemporary examples of evergreen design

Are there any precautions I should take?

The orange Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin, and ghostly alternatives such as ‘Casperita’, have carved a place in Irish Samhain

In a mild autumn/early winter, this hardy perennial will bloom until late November