Grass is not just for lawns! There are many different types and varieties of grasses that can be used for a medley of reasons. Some grasses are perfec...
When we think of Orchids most of us think of the beautiful, tall, colourful ones that we see in the supermarkets and garden centres, you might be surp...
Companion planting by definition is to plant plants that benefit each other close together. It might be that they offer shade to the sun sensitive, at...
No doubt a weed that all of us are familiar with, the Stinging Nettle is a very common sight here in Ireland. With its jagged leaf, tall spears...
Bamboo can be a fantastic addition to any garden. It can serve as a windbreaker in more gusty areas, give an oriental look to water features and give ...
Beetroot is one of those vegetables that is often overlooked when planting a small veg garden. Yet it is also one of the easiest to grow and one of th...
It might sound early to put out spring Cabbage and you would be right in thinking so, however now is the perfect time to sow the seeds. The benef...
Earwigs are well known in Ireland, many a child has been told the old wives tale of them crawling into your ear to burrow down and lay eggs ther...
Quite often I'm asked what I would suggest to cover a neglected bank, or a strip of unused ground that would be very low maintenance and yet still...
Our bee population is precious to us as we all know, that is why we are so mindful now to plant wildflowers and try to avoid using the more industrial...
Leatherjackets What are they? Leatherjackets are the larvae of the Crane fly or 'Daddy Long-Legs'. It's usually in mid to late sum...
Carrots are an excellent vegetable to grow for a number of reasons; 1. Incredibly simple and easy to grow so a perfect project for young children to ...
