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Dividing is a useful way to revive an overcrowded perennial, control its size and create extra plants for another part of the garden.
Dividing is a useful way to revive an overcrowded perennial, control its size and create extra plants for another part of the garden.
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...
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 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 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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
By mid-August, plenty of plants are starting to look a little tired. Some still have weeks of flowers left in them. Others are simply reaching the end of their natural...
By mid-August, plenty of plants are starting to look a little tired. Some still have weeks of flowers left in them. Others are simply reaching the end of their natural...
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...
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...
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...
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...
August is not too late to plant, but it is a month for choosing carefully.
August is not too late to plant, but it is a month for choosing carefully.
