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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...
When should you plant spring bulbs? A simple au...
Most spring-flowering bulbs are planted in autumn, but they do not all need to go into the ground at the same time.
When should you plant spring bulbs? A simple au...
Most spring-flowering bulbs are planted in autumn, but they do not all need to go into the ground at the same time.
What to plant in October in Dublin gardens
October is not the end of the gardening year. In Dublin gardens, it can be one of the most useful planting months of all.
What to plant in October in Dublin gardens
October is not the end of the gardening year. In Dublin gardens, it can be one of the most useful planting months of all.
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...
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...
Autumn lawn repair: reseeding, feeding and fixi...
Autumn is often a good time to repair a tired lawn, but the right fix depends on what has actually gone wrong.
Autumn lawn repair: reseeding, feeding and fixi...
Autumn is often a good time to repair a tired lawn, but the right fix depends on what has actually gone wrong.
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.
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 plant hedges in autumn for a strong start
Autumn is often a very good time to plant a hedge. The soil is usually still workable, the weather is cooler, and new plants can begin settling in before the...
How to plant hedges in autumn for a strong start
Autumn is often a very good time to plant a hedge. The soil is usually still workable, the weather is cooler, and new plants can begin settling in before the...
How and when to divide garden perennials
Dividing perennials sounds more dramatic than it usually is. In many cases, it simply means lifting one overcrowded clump, splitting it into a few healthy pieces, and replanting them so...
How and when to divide garden perennials
Dividing perennials sounds more dramatic than it usually is. In many cases, it simply means lifting one overcrowded clump, splitting it into a few healthy pieces, and replanting them so...
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...