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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...
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...
What to plant in October in Dublin gardens
October can feel like the garden is putting itself to bed. The evenings arrive earlier, the soil cools down, and the weather begins making more decisions without asking anyone. But...
What to plant in October in Dublin gardens
October can feel like the garden is putting itself to bed. The evenings arrive earlier, the soil cools down, and the weather begins making more decisions without asking anyone. But...
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...