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Gardening
Articles on gardening
How can I protect my garden from drought?
Weather extremes are becoming increasingly common, creating challenging growing conditions for garden plants
The struggles and charms of variegated gardening
I belong firmly to that judgmental minority for whom variegated plants rarely get through the garden gate
My dahlias are struggling this summer - what can I do to rescue them?
The plants are growing in good, rich soil in a nice sunny spot in the garden where they’ve always done well before now
A roll call of stars - including Joy Larkcom-Pollard and Monty Don - to feature at hugely popular Carlow Garden Festival
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
Calling all ladybird spotters: help fill in the picture on these charismatic little bugs
Data on the species in the Republic is spotty, but that’s about to change
My beech hedge looks brown and tatty. Is it past the point of rescue?
The unseasonably warm, dry weather in late spring put young hedges and trees under stress
A quick and easy way to add contemporary elegance to your garden
As well as their good looks, umbellifers are also famously attractive to a diverse range of pollinating insects
‘My Cosmos plants are struggling. How can I help them thrive?’
Gardening Q&A: A reader seeks advice on growing healthy Cosmos flowers in their garden
Edible bushes to grow for elderflower cordial, sloe gin, jams and syrups
These biodiverse, nature-friendly hedgerows are naturally a little on the untamed side, as the plants need room to flower and fruit
Stay with a Chelsea Flower Show gold-medal gardener at his seaside retreat in Kerry
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
Is it too late to save my blighted potato plants?
Early summer’s rainy, humid weather created exactly the sort of conditions suitable for the spread of potato blight
How to make the best of light and shade in your garden
When deciding what and where to plant, take time to consider how shrubs will be affected by natural light levels
How can I resuscitate my dying roses?
Gardening Q&A: ‘My roses flourished in the warm sun in May but now they are dying off without opening’
Poppies: How to grow a flower that symbolises the bittersweet nature of a summer garden
Do you know your wild poppies from your opiums? Or that the Californian tree poppy has Irish roots?
‘How can I make my wisteria and clematis-clad wall look less bare in winter?’
Are there masonry paints we can apply after pruning that will not adversely affect plants?
A magical Burren garden that is at one with the wider, wilder world around it
Carl Wright moved to Clare from Devon 30 years ago, restoring a semi-derelict old farmhouse and creating Caher Bridge Garden around it
I have mistletoe in my garden. Will it kill the host tree?
Mistletoe, which depends on a host plant for water, is relatively rare in Ireland
How to keep your garden blooming all summer long
Tips for your summer garden, including working with the vagaries of the weather and keeping an eye out for snail damage
My coastal trees and shrubs were damaged by Storm Éowyn. What should I do?
Salty storm winds can cause damage to plants, but the good news is they usually recover
Why restraining yourself at the garden centre will lead to a more beautiful garden
We impulse-buy at this time of year, but often the plants are entirely unsuitable for our garden
Why is our holly bush suddenly shedding?
Holly leaf blight is an increasing problem in Irish gardens in recent years
Six easy tips for making your garden planters last all summer in Ireland
When choosing plants, containers and compost, there are some important factors to bear in mind
Side hustle to gold: Kerry gardener on winning medal at Chelsea Flower Show
Billy Alexander takes gold medal for his fern collection at the Chelsea Flower Show
The best ferns for Irish gardens: Chelsea gold medallist Billy Alexander’s best picks
Alexander, of Kells Bay House & Gardens, is aiming for gold at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
What are the best vegetables and fruits to grow in a polytunnel?
Gardening Q&A: A wide variety of salad crops can be grown quickly and exceptionally well in this protected microclimate
Garden chemicals can seem like a magic wand. But this is the lesson I’ve learned
It’s liberating to accept that you’re never going to be master of your own garden, and this isn’t a failing
How do I stop birds uprooting my vegetable seedlings?
Unfortunately, this is often a problem for kitchen gardeners at this time of year
How to stop hungry slugs and snails from wreaking havoc in your garden
May is a risky month for gardeners – take timely precautions now for a flourishing summer garden
Will my potato plants recover after frost damage?
Q&A: You may end up with a smaller harvest if frost damage strikes, but it is not fatal
Why are my rubber plants looking so unhappy?
Q&A: This houseplant has a reputation for being hard to kill
Late-spring flowering plants can’t wait for summer to get started
By blooming and setting seed before their summer counterparts, these species gain a distinct advantage
When is the best time of year to prune my garden hedge?
An established beech hedge needs to be carefully trimmed every year to keep it in good shape
How to water your plants – it’s harder than you think
Do not kill those plants with kindness by over or underwatering
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