How to Garden - Gardening Tips & Advice for the Irish Garden

Tulip Bulbs – From Boom to Bust

Nov

21

2017

Every time I read about this event I still can’t comprehend it, the Tulip bulbs boom of 1620 is certainly an event that should be taught to all economic students in how blind speculation can lead a nation to near economic ruin. Before you read on I remind you that this is not a fictional ...

Bare Root Hedging Options

Nov

20

2017

Bare Root Hedging is a great way to get maximum impact for the lowest prices. Bare root stock is available from October through to April each year. This is the dormant season for plants & it is the ideal time to plant trees & shrubs. These plants are better value simply because they are not ...

SuperNemos Pest Control

Jan

15

2017

SuperNemos is the future of pest control for many reasons. This biological pest control method is safe for both the environment & pets while being extremely effective in controlling a range of common and destructive garden pests SuperNemos is growing in popularity with nurseries and gardeners because of the continued positive results that it brings. ...

Astilbe Roots – How to Grow

Dec

15

2016

Astilbe fanal roots are a group of Late Spring, Early Summer flowering perennials with tall, feathery flower heads that rise up above dense clumps of bronze green foliage. These versatile plants can be used in some of the most difficult sites in gardens including damp soils and partial shade. Their distinctive plumes of showy blooms ...

Asiatic Lily Bulbs – Plant Profile

Dec

15

2016

Asiatic Lilies Asiatic Lily bulbs are a group of early flowering lilies. These perennials will bloom from late spring well into summer giving wonderful displays in your herbaceous borders. They come in a wide range of colours so there is an Asiatic Lily bulb for every type of planting scheme. These hardy lilies will come ...

Dahlia Bulbs – How to Overwinter

Nov

29

2016

Dahlias are very popular, late summer flowering bulbs. They come in a wide range of colours & sizes so there is one to suit every gardener. Growing Dahlia can take little bit of practice but with time & experience you can grow this rewarding plant in your garden with repeat blooms year after year. The ...

Crocosmia Lucifer – Plant Profile

Nov

29

2016

Crocosmia Lucifer Common Names Crocosmia is also known as Montbreitia Crocosmia Lucifer Shape & Size Final Height: 90-120cm Final Spread: 60cm Growth: Vigorous. Fast Growth Rate Crocosmia Lucifer bulbs will divide & multiply in the ground each year creating dense clumps of foliage. It is important to lift & divide these clumps every 3 years ...

Wellington Boots – Care

Oct

10

2016

Tried & trusted wellington boots are in many ways a prized possession among gardeners as they are the first thing we turn to before heading out to the garden. A good pair of well looked after wellies can be the difference between a long enjoyable day of work & a cold, wet miserable experience For ...

Topsoil – There’s Lots Going On Under Foot

Oct

10

2016

Topsoil is the name given to the uppermost layer of our earths surface, This fine layer, often only 15cm in depth is what gives life to all plants, flowers & trees on our planet and is home to hundreds of thousands of different insect species. The surface layers of our planet are broken into 5 ...

Weed Killer – Safe Disposal in Ireland

Jul

12

2016

We are all aware of the hazardous nature of weed killer, pesticides and other garden chemicals. EU regulations tries to keep up with research into the harmful effects of certain chemicals and introduce new legislation & bans on certain chemicals to ensure that garden & horticultural practices are carried out in the safest possible way. ...