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Readers’ questions: You’re correct to wonder how long it will take plants to be productive
For the gardener who dislikes the brash yellow of daffodils there are winsome alternatives
Readers’ questions: The cherries were a wonderful surprise in the first year, but the tree has not been particularly bountiful since
Key to keeping on top of the to-do list at this time of year is to prioritise ruthlessly
Firstly, break up the soil surface with a garden fork and remove as many of the smaller fibrous roots as you can
Magnolia flowers are back in bloom, putting on a magnificent display in gardens around the country
His watering of the trees has rendered my shed a soggy mess and I am terrified for my property
At the beginning of spring sowing season, it’s worth remembering there are few greater joys than coaxing growth from the smallest of starts
Readers’ questions: Modern houses can be surprisingly challenging environments for indoor plants
Chitting involves spreading seed potatoes out indoors to spur the ‘eyes’ of the tubers into early growth
This is when to begin thinking about your rhubarb crop and how to get the most out of it
Readers’ questions: Box has come under serious attack from a few very destructive non-native pests and diseases in recent years
From sowing tomato seed to pruning roses: some things always benefit from an early start
Readers’ questions: How/when could I cut it back without losing a year’s flowers?
Are these fashionable choices? Not really, although there are certainly signs of a comeback
Any of the daintier-flowered species of clematis enjoy shadier conditions
Many beloved garden structures were battered (or removed entirely) by Storm Éowyn. How to stop it happening again?
Neighbours’ overgrown trees will eventually obscure our view of the bay and the peninsula beyond
Readers’ question: ‘Should I rip them out and replant with young, healthy roses?’
In search of snowdrops? Robert Miller is the gardener with the goods
Readers’ questions: Many but not all are evergreen hardy perennials, and many but not all are easy to grow
Potatoes, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots peas and more - Fionnuala Fallon’s top tips to get the best and flavoursome vegetables growing in your garden
AI garden-planning programs can be useful tools, but they can’t replace human imagination, experience — and the instinct to go rogue
The glory of this cold month is that it asks very little of us other than to sit, dream and plan
Would it be happier in the ground rather than a pot?
I’m considering growing some evergreen trees and shrubs but I’m worried that they’ll get too large
During Storm Darragh last year, close to 140 mature trees were toppled at the historic National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh
Julie had been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer at 59-years-old. Early on, her oncologist had told us we’d be lucky to have five more Decembers together
Christmas is just days away. If you are among those still looking for presents, help is at hand with our gift guides
In search of some great gardening books to entertain, inspire and inform you over Christmas? Fionnuala Fallon offers her top choices
Searching for the perfect Christmas present for the gardener in your life? Here are our top suggestions
Packing pine needles into the crown will protect against temperatures down to minus 4C, but below that you’ll need to secure several layers of horticultural fleece over the crown and fronds
A bad day’s gardening is often the result of shoddy tools, so invest well in your implements
Unfortunately in recent years, this flowering hedge has fallen victim to a widespread fungal disease commonly known as escallonia leaf spot that causes it to lose its leaves
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