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Large dark grey ribbed planter filled with autumn foliage, pink flowers and tall grasses beside a white doorway

How to refresh summer containers for autumn

6 min read

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

6 min read

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...

Several grey and terracotta pots with winter plants arranged on a wet patio in an overcast garden.

How to prepare outdoor pots for winter

6 min read

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

6 min read

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...

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.

Colorful coneflowers and pink sedum flowers bloom in a lush garden with tall green foliage.

When should you plant spring bulbs? A simple au...

6 min read

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...

6 min read

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...

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...

What to plant in August in Dublin gardens

What to plant in August in Dublin gardens

7 min read

August is not too late to plant in a Dublin garden, but it is a month for choosing carefully. The right plants can settle in well, fill gaps, refresh pots...

What to plant in August in Dublin gardens

7 min read

August is not too late to plant in a Dublin garden, but it is a month for choosing carefully. The right plants can settle in well, fill gaps, refresh pots...

What to plant in August in Dublin gardens

What to plant in August in Dublin gardens

6 min read

August is not too late to plant, but it is a month for choosing carefully.

What to plant in August in Dublin gardens

6 min read

August is not too late to plant, but it is a month for choosing carefully.