Use a combination of sowing techniques to increase your chances of success

Delphiniums, lupins and foxgloves will add height, scale and drama to any planting scheme

Hybridising bearded irises is both a scientific and artistic process

As well as wreaking havoc in your garden, many of these molluscs do work that is crucial to a healthy planet

The foliage is slightly yellowed and the growth is poor

Ireland’s splendid gardens are in full bloom this time of year and brilliant festivals lie ahead

After decades of decline, it’s great to see these dainty, pollinator-friendly wildflowers making such a comeback

Kitchen gardeners can get carried away at this time of year - but there’s no point growing endless lines of turnips no one wants to eat

This happens more than you might think, and the causes can be hard to pin down

There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to managing weeds in your garden but the use of weedkiller is rarely justifiable

It comes back again with a vengeance whenever I dig it out

The gardening trailblazer is a key speaker at this weekend’s Festival of Gardens and Nature in Laois

I lost a lot of young seedlings in my allotment to wireworm damage last year, but I don’t want to use chemicals

Some Irish seaside gardens enjoy a sheltered microclimate, while others must cope with exposure to destructive salty gales

Should I wait until autumn, or divide my garden snowdrops with friends now?