‘My Cosmos plants are struggling. How can I help them thrive?’
Gardening Q&A: A reader seeks advice on growing healthy Cosmos flowers in their garden
Edible bushes to grow for elderflower cordial, sloe gin, jams and syrups
These biodiverse, nature-friendly hedgerows are naturally a little on the untamed side, as the plants need room to flower and fruit
Is it too late to save my blighted potato plants?
Early summer’s rainy, humid weather created exactly the sort of conditions suitable for the spread of potato blight
How to make the best of light and shade in your garden
When deciding what and where to plant, take time to consider how shrubs will be affected by natural light levels
How can I resuscitate my dying roses?
Gardening Q&A: ‘My roses flourished in the warm sun in May but now they are dying off without opening’
Poppies: How to grow a flower that symbolises the bittersweet nature of a summer garden
Do you know your wild poppies from your opiums? Or that the Californian tree poppy has Irish roots?
‘How can I make my wisteria and clematis-clad wall look less bare in winter?’
Are there masonry paints we can apply after pruning that will not adversely affect plants?
A magical Burren garden that is at one with the wider, wilder world around it
Carl Wright moved to Clare from Devon 30 years ago, restoring a semi-derelict old farmhouse and creating Caher Bridge Garden around it
I have mistletoe in my garden. Will it kill the host tree?
Mistletoe, which depends on a host plant for water, is relatively rare in Ireland
How to keep your garden blooming all summer long
Tips for your summer garden, including working with the vagaries of the weather and keeping an eye out for snail damage
My coastal trees and shrubs were damaged by Storm Éowyn. What should I do?
Salty storm winds can cause damage to plants, but the good news is they usually recover
Why restraining yourself at the garden centre will lead to a more beautiful garden
We impulse-buy at this time of year, but often the plants are entirely unsuitable for our garden
Why is our holly bush suddenly shedding?
Holly leaf blight is an increasing problem in Irish gardens in recent years
Six easy tips for making your garden planters last all summer in Ireland
When choosing plants, containers and compost, there are some important factors to bear in mind
The best ferns for Irish gardens: Chelsea gold medallist Billy Alexander’s best picks
Alexander, of Kells Bay House & Gardens, is aiming for gold at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show