Thought fuchsia and montbretia were native Irish plants? Think again
Japanese knotweed has been described as the supreme weed, yet it was still being sold in Irish garden centres right up until the 1980s
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Japanese knotweed has been described as the supreme weed, yet it was still being sold in Irish garden centres right up until the 1980s
Weather extremes are becoming increasingly common, creating challenging growing conditions for garden plants
I belong firmly to that judgmental minority for whom variegated plants rarely get through the garden gate
The plants are growing in good, rich soil in a nice sunny spot in the garden where they’ve always done well before now
Now in its 23rd year, the festival has become a joyful celebration, and this year’s roll call of home-grown and international names is testament to its flowering
Data on the species in the Republic is spotty, but that’s about to change
The unseasonably warm, dry weather in late spring put young hedges and trees under stress
As well as their good looks, umbellifers are also famously attractive to a diverse range of pollinating insects
Gardening Q&A: A reader seeks advice on growing healthy Cosmos flowers in their garden
These biodiverse, nature-friendly hedgerows are naturally a little on the untamed side, as the plants need room to flower and fruit
Ferns are in abundance at the award-winning home of Billy Alexander, where visitors can immerse themselves in nature, dine and then stay the night
Early summer’s rainy, humid weather created exactly the sort of conditions suitable for the spread of potato blight
When deciding what and where to plant, take time to consider how shrubs will be affected by natural light levels
Gardening Q&A: ‘My roses flourished in the warm sun in May but now they are dying off without opening’
Do you know your wild poppies from your opiums? Or that the Californian tree poppy has Irish roots?
Are there masonry paints we can apply after pruning that will not adversely affect plants?
Carl Wright moved to Clare from Devon 30 years ago, restoring a semi-derelict old farmhouse and creating Caher Bridge Garden around it
Mistletoe, which depends on a host plant for water, is relatively rare in Ireland
Tips for your summer garden, including working with the vagaries of the weather and keeping an eye out for snail damage
Salty storm winds can cause damage to plants, but the good news is they usually recover
We impulse-buy at this time of year, but often the plants are entirely unsuitable for our garden
Holly leaf blight is an increasing problem in Irish gardens in recent years
When choosing plants, containers and compost, there are some important factors to bear in mind
Billy Alexander takes gold medal for his fern collection at the Chelsea Flower Show
Alexander, of Kells Bay House & Gardens, is aiming for gold at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
Gardening Q&A: A wide variety of salad crops can be grown quickly and exceptionally well in this protected microclimate
It’s liberating to accept that you’re never going to be master of your own garden, and this isn’t a failing
Unfortunately, this is often a problem for kitchen gardeners at this time of year
May is a risky month for gardeners – take timely precautions now for a flourishing summer garden
Q&A: You may end up with a smaller harvest if frost damage strikes, but it is not fatal
Q&A: This houseplant has a reputation for being hard to kill
By blooming and setting seed before their summer counterparts, these species gain a distinct advantage
An established beech hedge needs to be carefully trimmed every year to keep it in good shape
Do not kill those plants with kindness by over or underwatering
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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