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Fallen brown leaves scattered across a green lawn and grey stone patio in an autumn garden.

What should you do with fallen leaves?

6 min read

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?

6 min read

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...

Perennial flower border blooming with pink, purple, and yellow blossoms alongside a stone pathway in a sunny garden.

September garden jobs: a practical checklist

7 min read

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

7 min read

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.

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,...

What to plant in September in Dublin

What to plant in September in Dublin

6 min read

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

6 min read

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...