It’s important to recognise the fine line between the gardening jobs that can and can’t be safely carried out at this time of year

It’s not just the delicately balanced cycle of the seasons that’s being disrupted, but also our understanding of that cycle

Many roses have been slow to settle into their normal cycle of winter dormancy in milder parts of the country

The head gardener at the National Botanic Gardens in Kilmacurragh always had one eye on the past and one on the future

Tips, tricks and invaluable gardening knowledge in these page turners for green-fingered enthusiasts

‘I’m worried it’s going to find its way into my own garden’

The secret to creating a beautifully lush, long-lasting arrangement for your Christmas table, mantelpiece or staircase

Newly planted tulip and crocus bulbs are desirable to squirrels, but they generally leave most other spring flowering bulbs alone

If you love nothing more than decorating your home with barrow-loads of fresh greenery at this time of year, here are the best varieties to plant in Irish gardens

From nifty tools and comfortable garden wear to magazine subscriptions, there’s something here for all green-fingered friends

It feels like an uphill battle

Each of these simple activities can be done over the coming weeks before winter sets in

The problem is generally worse with deciduous species that lose their leaves over winter

Late autumn to early spring is a great time of year to plant these ultra-hardy, long-lived – and, yes, high-maintenance – plants

Now is the time to divide and transplant; use a sharp spade to cut the root ball into several pieces, but discard the woody centre of the clump