How to birdwatch in the garden this winterEven a small suburban garden can host 25-30 species of birds in winterSat Oct 14 2017 - 08:00
Christmas Star, Carmen, Snow Queen: an amaryllis for everyonePlant its giant fleshy bulbs now and you should have tall, lily-like blooms for ChristmasSat Oct 07 2017 - 08:00
Let the hare sit in the garden and other outdoor artworksOutdoor art should have a place in almost every garden – no matter what its sizeSat Sept 30 2017 - 08:00
10 terrific tulips to buy now and plant later for springSize does matter when it comes to bulbs so rush out and get the best varieties now before they are snapped upSat Sept 23 2017 - 08:00
Does your garden peak too soon? If so, try these autumn flowering plantsTJ Maher and Simon Kirby’s country garden looks utterly wonderful well into NovemberSat Sept 16 2017 - 08:00
Six things to do in the garden in SeptemberTurn those autumn blues into green fingers by saving seeds and tending to the lawnSat Sept 09 2017 - 06:00
Indoors or outdoors, cactii are coolSucculents are everywhere - in quirky containers decorating the windowsills of hip apartments and embellishish everything from jewellery to bouquets, wreaths and even furnitureSat Sept 02 2017 - 06:00
‘It’s like being the conductor of a fantastic horticultural orchestra’Corkman Alan Power on becoming the new head gardener at the famous StourheadSat Aug 26 2017 - 08:00
Ashtown’s haven for city beesOPW gardeners fine-tune their style to be as pollinator-friendly as possibleSat Aug 19 2017 - 08:00
Different colours in the garden will lift or lower your moodColour creates an atmosphere of tranquillity as easily as one of excitement and energySat Aug 12 2017 - 08:00
Let the garden go to seed in styleSelf-seeding plants are a joy – and a surprise – so get ready to embrace the unexpectedSat Aug 05 2017 - 08:00
Planning a garden party? Seven quick fixes to make it look fabulousJust when you fancy using your garden as an outdoor room, it can be looking a little tattySat Jul 29 2017 - 00:00
Slugging it out in the garden without something nasty from the shedYou’ll have a better chance of controlling slugs and aphids if your soil is clean and goodSat Jul 22 2017 - 00:00
Monty Don the sell-out star of Carlow Garden FestivalBBC ‘Gardener’s World’ presenter heads a long list of experts at popular nine-day eventSat Jul 15 2017 - 06:00
Petal power on the plate: eating your garden flowersPick flowers and leaves for their taste as well as their good looksSat Jul 08 2017 - 06:00
Climbers can have tiny gardens punching above their weightGrow pint-size gardens upwards by clothing walls and fences with an array of climbing plantsSat Jul 01 2017 - 06:00
Garden tools worth their weight in bronze and copperTime to clear out those rusty old tools and invest in these top-notch implementsSat Jun 24 2017 - 00:00
The invasive plant species devaluing Irish propertiesJapenese knotweed is already causing huge damage under Irish homes and in gardensWed Jun 21 2017 - 06:00
How to keep your plants alive when you’re on holidayTake action to stop indoor plants drying out, outdoor pots suffering and slugs arrivingSat Jun 17 2017 - 06:00
How to grow lovely lupins, cosmos and columbine for summerThese are some of the many flowers that can be grown from seed in early summerSat Jun 10 2017 - 06:00
It’s not too late to grow your salads for summerPlant fast-growing lettuces, beans, peas and tomatoes now to eat in a matter of weeksSat Jun 03 2017 - 06:00
Bloom 2017: Here’s everything you need to knowFrom parking to the plants and insider tips, here’s how to make the most of your tripThu Jun 01 2017 - 09:36
The best gardens to visit in Ireland this summerGet your fill of green, from tiny city gardens to lovely country spreadsSat May 27 2017 - 07:00
Bloom 2017: The pick of a very beautiful bunchWe preview the best of this year’s festival, which kicks off in the Phoenix Park on June 1stSat May 27 2017 - 06:00
How the Chelsea Chop can make your garden productiveClever pruning works wonders with many kinds of herbaceous perenniaSat May 20 2017 - 06:00
Nettles, borage, seaweed: just the tonic your garden needsThis is the time of year to harvest wild plants and seawood and turn them into plant feedSat May 13 2017 - 06:00
Who would've thought Prince Charles's garden would be so on trend?Highgrove, the prince’s wild country garden, is proof he’s a true-blue environmentalistSat May 06 2017 - 06:00
Cutting edge flowers without the airmilesFresh local blooms are a lot more lovely than chilled flowers flown in from afarSat Apr 29 2017 - 06:00
Pot luck: grow a lush summer harvest from containersEven the smallest spaces can yield salad, peas, peppers and dahlias both pretty and tastySat Apr 22 2017 - 06:00
Tulips thrill in the late spring gardenBeautify your garden with some of the many tulip types and check out garden showsSat Apr 15 2017 - 06:00
Start now to ensure velvet smooth lawn this summerEven a woebegone, bedraggled lawn can show signs of improvement within weeksSat Apr 08 2017 - 00:00
Park yourself in Dublin’s finest gardenNew exhibition highlights role Phoenix Park has played in capital’s historySat Apr 01 2017 - 06:00
Want to get children gardening? Here’s howStart with small projects such as growing sunflowers, potatoes and even orangesSat Mar 25 2017 - 06:00
How to make your garden a haven for beesTrees, variety and a little wilderness – seven ways to lure pollinators to your plotSat Mar 18 2017 - 06:00
Seaside gardening? Cut the grassHoliday-home gardening is a horticultural challenge so forget the lawn and think pebbles, driftwood and easy plants insteadSat Mar 11 2017 - 06:00
Yellow shouts spring in the gardenSo why do so many gardeners avoid the colour in garden planting schemes?Sat Mar 11 2017 - 00:00
Our man in savannah: behind the plants at Dublin ZooHorticulturalist Stephen Butler creates habitats that conjure up far-off landsSat Mar 04 2017 - 06:00
All the presidents’ gardensThe Obamas followed a long line of US presidents into the garden. Will the Trumps carry on the tradition?Sat Mar 04 2017 - 00:00
Clever design opens up gardening for less able-bodied peopleRaised beds, slip-proof surfaces and ingenious tools help keep elderly gardeners goingSat Feb 25 2017 - 06:00
The soil is awake so get going in the gardenFrom salads to sweet pea: here are five gardening projects for springSat Feb 18 2017 - 06:00
What’s that noise? It’s a hedgehog snoringIf you want these spiky creatures in your garden avoid slug pellets and herbicidesSat Feb 18 2017 - 00:00
Thorn in two: My love/hate relationship with rosesFebruary is the time to plant roses – they’re high maintenance but so worth itSat Feb 11 2017 - 06:00
Never send yellow roses ... the hidden meaning of different bloomsNew book by royal wedding floral designer decodes the meaning of bloomsSat Feb 11 2017 - 00:00
Grow your own wedding bouquetFor a summer wedding, grow fast-growing, long-flowering, floriferous annualsThu Feb 02 2017 - 06:00
Ten great dahlias to grow this yearWith a range of heights and in a spectrum of colours, dahlias are perfect for your gardenSat Jan 28 2017 - 00:00
Dahlias are demanding divas – but they’re worth itThese showy flowers bring a bit of brilliance to the gardenFri Jan 27 2017 - 06:00
Dig In: Now’s the ideal time to plant your native hedgerowOpt for a dry period when planting and take its eventual size into careful considerationSat Jan 21 2017 - 00:00
Preparations for a polytunnel, from soil to seed trays – and don’t forget the hammockYour guide to the best groundwork, equipment and plants to get startedSat Jan 14 2017 - 06:00
Dig in: the best advice on undercover gardeningFor top tips on growing flowers and food in polytunnels try these books, blogs and postsSat Jan 14 2017 - 00:00
Permaculture: ethical gardening for a better futureTake a holistic, sustainable approach to the garden to foster soil and human healthSat Jan 07 2017 - 01:00
