The Irish Times

Prep, prune, plant: Your garden’s success depends on what you do now

A little judicious groundwork at this time of year ensures a gorgeous garden later on

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00

Lift garlic if the leaves have started to yellow, before the bulbs split and expose the cloves

Sat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00

October/November are the ideal months to start growing apples, pears and plums

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 06:00

It may be cold and muddy but there’s pruning, planting and planning to be done

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 00:00

Follow the three Ds by using secateurs to remove any dead, diseased or dying wood

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 00:00

Known as ‘gardener’s gold’, kitchen waste and even human hair can be transformed in to a rich mulch in a matter of weeks

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 00:00

Not much happens in the January garden but it's a good time to find summer inspiration in seed catalogues

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 00:00

February is the time to plant roses – they’re high maintenance but so worth it

Sat Feb 11 2017 - 06:00

Forget turning over a new leaf, be brave and turn over a completely new garden

Sat Jan 03 2015 - 01:00

This summer’s sunny days have been kind to the roses, and it is a vintage year for this colourful and scented bush

Sat Jul 27 2013 - 01:00