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Seed saving for beginners: what to collect, wha...
Seed saving is a lovely, practical garden job. You collect seed from plants that have done well, dry it properly, label it clearly, and give yourself something to sow next...
Seed saving for beginners: what to collect, wha...
Seed saving is a lovely, practical garden job. You collect seed from plants that have done well, dry it properly, label it clearly, and give yourself something to sow next...
Autumn lawn repair: reseeding, feeding and fixi...
Autumn is often a good time to repair a tired lawn, but the right fix depends on what has actually gone wrong.
Autumn lawn repair: reseeding, feeding and fixi...
Autumn is often a good time to repair a tired lawn, but the right fix depends on what has actually gone wrong.
How to plant hedges in autumn for a strong start
Autumn is often a very good time to plant a hedge. The soil is usually still workable, the weather is cooler, and new plants can begin settling in before the...
How to plant hedges in autumn for a strong start
Autumn is often a very good time to plant a hedge. The soil is usually still workable, the weather is cooler, and new plants can begin settling in before the...
How and when to divide garden perennials
Dividing perennials sounds more dramatic than it usually is. In many cases, it simply means lifting one overcrowded clump, splitting it into a few healthy pieces, and replanting them so...
How and when to divide garden perennials
Dividing perennials sounds more dramatic than it usually is. In many cases, it simply means lifting one overcrowded clump, splitting it into a few healthy pieces, and replanting them so...
How and when to divide garden perennials
Dividing is a useful way to revive an overcrowded perennial, control its size and create extra plants for another part of the garden.
How and when to divide garden perennials
Dividing is a useful way to revive an overcrowded perennial, control its size and create extra plants for another part of the garden.
How to prepare outdoor pots for winter
Outdoor pots have a tougher winter than plants in the ground. Their roots are above ground, the compost gets cold and wet more quickly, and a windy patio or balcony...
How to prepare outdoor pots for winter
Outdoor pots have a tougher winter than plants in the ground. Their roots are above ground, the compost gets cold and wet more quickly, and a windy patio or balcony...
Plants for a windy Dublin garden: what to consi...
There is no plant that is completely windproof. Some plants cope better with exposure than others, but success depends on more than choosing something labelled hardy or evergreen. Wind direction,...
Plants for a windy Dublin garden: what to consi...
There is no plant that is completely windproof. Some plants cope better with exposure than others, but success depends on more than choosing something labelled hardy or evergreen. Wind direction,...