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Gardening advice for real Dublin gardens
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...
Why are my plant leaves turning yellow?
Yellow leaves are usually caused by watering problems, poor drainage, low light, root stress, pests, nutrient issues or normal leaf ageing. The trick is to check the symptoms in the...
Why are my plant leaves turning yellow?
Yellow leaves are usually caused by watering problems, poor drainage, low light, root stress, pests, nutrient issues or normal leaf ageing. The trick is to check the symptoms in the...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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, 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.