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Perennial flowers in vibrant shades of orange, purple, yellow, and white growing in a bordered garden bed.

How and when to divide garden perennials

7 min read

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

7 min read

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...

Large clump of variegated green foliage with tall purple flower spikes growing in garden bed.

How and when to divide garden perennials

9 min read

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

9 min read

Dividing is a useful way to revive an overcrowded perennial, control its size and create extra plants for another part of the garden.

Several grey and terracotta pots with winter plants arranged on a wet patio in an overcast garden.

How to prepare outdoor pots for winter

6 min read

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

6 min read

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...

Round green and purple shrubs planted along a manicured lawn edge with a metal sundial.

Plants for a windy Dublin garden: what to consi...

7 min read

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...

7 min read

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,...