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Planting trees and shrubs in autumn: what to ch...
Autumn is one of the best times to plant many trees and shrubs in Ireland. The weather is cooler, the soil is usually more forgiving, and new plants have time...
Planting trees and shrubs in autumn: what to ch...
Autumn is one of the best times to plant many trees and shrubs in Ireland. The weather is cooler, the soil is usually more forgiving, and new plants have time...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...