Garden Ideas from HowtoGarden.ie

A Chiminea Can Add A Touch Of Comfort To Summer Evenings

May

24

2013

The Garden Chiminea is a great way to get the most out of a long summer’s evening. With our unpredictable weather we are ready at the drop of a hat to get out and get sunbathing. Having a garden chiminea is a great excuse to sit out and enjoy these fleeting days well into the ...

A Topiary Shears Can Really Keep Your Box Neat

Apr

16

2013

Generally I would cut my box around the start of June. In England the trimming of box hedging and other topiary coincide with Derby Day weekend. This is the best time of year as generally the weather is warm and the plants have put on sufficient growth to be pruned back. Buxus sempervirens or Box ...

Garden Screening with a Living Willow Hedge

Mar

7

2013

When it comes to garden screening and fencing there are a multitude of options out there for you to choose from. But if you are looking for something different while still getting the benefits on privacy, height and style then a living willow fence is a great option. Living willow fencing is garden screening that ...

Make Your Own Garden Cloche

Feb

7

2013

Garden cloches are an essential tool for all gardeners as they protect delicate and tender crops in their early stages and they increase soil and air temperatures in early spring and late autumn extending the gardeners growing season. Cloches also extend the range of vegetables that can be sown and even help to protect crops ...

A Trellis Can Add Height & Impact To Your Garden

Jan

10

2013

Trellis have been around for many years and have many uses in the garden, they are versatile and offer instant impact in a garden. The garden trellis comes in a range of shapes, sizes and styles so there will, no doubt, be one to suit your every need. The first and most important point to ...

HowtoGarden.ie – Welcome

Dec

10

2012

HowtoGarden.ie is an online resource for gardeners in Ireland. Over the coming months and years we will be covering such topics as growing flowers, trees, fruit and your own vegetables. We will also be providing free information on how to maintain your plants, trees, shrubs and lawns along with invaluable tips on tool maintenance and ...