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Straightforward seasonal guidance, plant care and practical answers from the Easy Garden team.
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What should you do with fallen leaves?
Fallen leaves do not all need the same treatment. Some can stay exactly where they are doing useful work. Some should be moved before they smother grass, block drains or...
What should you do with fallen leaves?
Fallen leaves do not all need the same treatment. Some can stay exactly where they are doing useful work. Some should be moved before they smother grass, block drains or...
How to refresh summer containers for autumn
Summer containers can look brilliant for months and then, rather suddenly, start to look as if they have had enough. The good news is that you do not always need...
How to refresh summer containers for autumn
Summer containers can look brilliant for months and then, rather suddenly, start to look as if they have had enough. The good news is that you do not always need...
September garden jobs: a practical checklist
September is a sorting month in Irish gardens: protect what is already growing, plant where conditions are right, and leave the jobs that are better done later.
September garden jobs: a practical checklist
September is a sorting month in Irish gardens: protect what is already growing, plant where conditions are right, and leave the jobs that are better done later.
When should you plant spring bulbs? A simple au...
Not all spring bulbs should be planted at the same time. Daffodils, crocus and hyacinths are normally planted earlier in autumn. October is the main planting month for many spring...
When should you plant spring bulbs? A simple au...
Not all spring bulbs should be planted at the same time. Daffodils, crocus and hyacinths are normally planted earlier in autumn. October is the main planting month for many spring...
What to plant in October in Dublin gardens
October can feel like the garden is putting itself to bed. The evenings arrive earlier, the soil cools down, and the weather begins making more decisions without asking anyone. But...
What to plant in October in Dublin gardens
October can feel like the garden is putting itself to bed. The evenings arrive earlier, the soil cools down, and the weather begins making more decisions without asking anyone. But...
Deadhead, feed or leave it alone? Late-summer p...
By mid-August, plenty of plants are starting to look a little tired. Some still have weeks of flowers left in them. Others are simply reaching the end of their natural...
Deadhead, feed or leave it alone? Late-summer p...
By mid-August, plenty of plants are starting to look a little tired. Some still have weeks of flowers left in them. Others are simply reaching the end of their natural...
What to plant in September in Dublin
September can be one of the most useful planting months in Dublin. The soil is often still warm from summer, while cooler days can make it easier for new plants...
What to plant in September in Dublin
September can be one of the most useful planting months in Dublin. The soil is often still warm from summer, while cooler days can make it easier for new plants...
What to plant in August in Dublin gardens
August is not too late to plant in a Dublin garden, but it is a month for choosing carefully. The right plants can settle in well, fill gaps, refresh pots...
What to plant in August in Dublin gardens
August is not too late to plant in a Dublin garden, but it is a month for choosing carefully. The right plants can settle in well, fill gaps, refresh pots...
What to plant in August in Dublin gardens
August is not too late to plant, but it is a month for choosing carefully.
What to plant in August in Dublin gardens
August is not too late to plant, but it is a month for choosing carefully.