September Jobs With so many different tasks in the garden it's easy to lose track of time and forget when to do certain tasks if even remember th...
Japanese acers are beautiful trees coming in an assortment of vibrant colours. Their leaves are delicate 5 lobed palms much like a small Sycamore tree...
Unfortunately our summer was not as sunny as we might have hoped for. Due to this there has been a marked increase in the general 'dampness&...
Grass is not just for lawns! There are many different types and varieties of grasses that can be used for a medley of reasons. Some grasses are perfec...
When we think of Orchids most of us think of the beautiful, tall, colourful ones that we see in the supermarkets and garden centres, you might be surp...
Companion planting by definition is to plant plants that benefit each other close together. It might be that they offer shade to the sun sensitive, at...
No doubt a weed that all of us are familiar with, the Stinging Nettle is a very common sight here in Ireland. With its jagged leaf, tall spears...
Bamboo can be a fantastic addition to any garden. It can serve as a windbreaker in more gusty areas, give an oriental look to water features and give ...
Beetroot is one of those vegetables that is often overlooked when planting a small veg garden. Yet it is also one of the easiest to grow and one of th...
It might sound early to put out spring Cabbage and you would be right in thinking so, however now is the perfect time to sow the seeds. The benef...
Earwigs are well known in Ireland, many a child has been told the old wives tale of them crawling into your ear to burrow down and lay eggs ther...
Quite often I'm asked what I would suggest to cover a neglected bank, or a strip of unused ground that would be very low maintenance and yet still...
