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Slugs and snails in autumn: why damage can cont...
Slug and snail damage does not politely end when summer does. In fact, autumn can be one of the times when it becomes more noticeable, especially when the weather turns...
Slugs and snails in autumn: why damage can cont...
Slug and snail damage does not politely end when summer does. In fact, autumn can be one of the times when it becomes more noticeable, especially when the weather turns...
Bringing houseplants back indoors after summer:...
Houseplants can enjoy a summer spell outdoors, but the move back inside needs a bit of care. Before you carry them from the patio to the windowsill and pretend nothing...
Bringing houseplants back indoors after summer:...
Houseplants can enjoy a summer spell outdoors, but the move back inside needs a bit of care. Before you carry them from the patio to the windowsill and pretend nothing...
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...
Vine weevil in pots: signs, larvae, adults and ...
Vine weevil is likely when a potted plant has notched leaf edges, wilts even though the compost is damp, feels loose in the pot, or has white, C-shaped, legless grubs...
Vine weevil in pots: signs, larvae, adults and ...
Vine weevil is likely when a potted plant has notched leaf edges, wilts even though the compost is damp, feels loose in the pot, or has white, C-shaped, legless grubs...
The best spring bulbs for pots and small gardens
You do not need a large garden to enjoy spring bulbs. A few well-chosen bulbs in a pot can give you colour by the door, on a patio, along a...
The best spring bulbs for pots and small gardens
You do not need a large garden to enjoy spring bulbs. A few well-chosen bulbs in a pot can give you colour by the door, on a patio, along a...
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...
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.
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...
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...