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When should you plant spring bulbs? A simple au...
Most spring-flowering bulbs are planted in autumn, but they do not all need to go into the ground at the same time.
When should you plant spring bulbs? A simple au...
Most spring-flowering bulbs are planted in autumn, but they do not all need to go into the ground at the same time.
What to plant in October in Dublin gardens
October is not the end of the gardening year. In Dublin gardens, it can be one of the most useful planting months of all.
What to plant in October in Dublin gardens
October is not the end of the gardening year. In Dublin gardens, it can be one of the most useful planting months of all.
October garden jobs: the useful work to do befo...
October can make gardeners feel as if they are behind on everything. The lawn needs attention. Leaves have arrived. The pots look tired. Something is leaning at an angle that...
October garden jobs: the useful work to do befo...
October can make gardeners feel as if they are behind on everything. The lawn needs attention. Leaves have arrived. The pots look tired. Something is leaning at an angle that...
How to refresh tired summer containers for autumn
When summer containers start looking leggy, sparse or battered, it is time for an autumn refresh. Remove what is finished, replace tired compost, check drainage and replant with tougher seasonal...
How to refresh tired summer containers for autumn
When summer containers start looking leggy, sparse or battered, it is time for an autumn refresh. Remove what is finished, replace tired compost, check drainage and replant with tougher seasonal...
What not to prune in autumn: avoid cutting off ...
If your spring shrubs did not flower well this year, autumn pruning may be one reason why.
What not to prune in autumn: avoid cutting off ...
If your spring shrubs did not flower well this year, autumn pruning may be one reason why.
Is autumn really the best time to plant trees a...
If you're planning to add a new tree, hedge or shrub to your garden this year, you've probably heard that autumn is the best time to plant.
Is autumn really the best time to plant trees a...
If you're planning to add a new tree, hedge or shrub to your garden this year, you've probably heard that autumn is the best time to plant.
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...