How to Recycle and Reuse Garden Plug Trays
Every spring, millions of gardeners use plastic plug trays to start seedlings. These black trays are common in…
Expert gives Irish gardeners exact date to cut lawn for first time in 2026
After a wet start to the year, gardening experts have warned that cutting your lawn too early can…
A designer’s tips on building the garden of your dreams – The Irish Times
Few things are more exciting than moving into a brand-new home. Indoors, everything is perfect and practically speaking,…
Is your garden waterlogged after the endless rain? Here’s what to do – The Irish Times
Fliuch báite, or soaking wet, is how I’d describe the current state of most Irish gardens including my…
Stop binning cardboard because it has clever garden use
A professional gardener has shared an alternative use for spare cardboard (stock image) (Image: Getty) A gardener has…
Ginseng adulteration remains a significant concern
The new publication summarizes information on the authenticity of 910 commercial ginseng products reported in 48 peer-reviewed publications.…
My garden has heavy clay soil that gets waterlogged in winter. What can I do? – The Irish Times
Could you give me some advice on dealing with what I’ve been told is a heavy clay soil…
What to bear in mind when planting trees
The rain has arrived after a great gardening month during October. There was plenty of opportunity to get…
Pigeons will stop bullying robins out of garden if gardeners hang up one item
They are the bullies of the garden, barging smaller, hungrier birds out of the way in order to…
A mahjongg newbie tried to bully her way into our game
Dear Eric: I am a mahjongg enthusiast and instructor, and I run a mahjongg social at a public…