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

What is a Gazebo?

Dec

19

2014

A Gazebo is a garden structure that has been around in gardening circles for decades. They were used originally as focal points in large estate gardens to draw visitors out into the garden and to encourage better use of the space Famous landscape gardeners such as Sir Lancelot ‘capability’ Brown would use such features in ...

Lavender – Lavandula Hidcote Plant Profile

Dec

18

2014

Lavender Shape & Size Grow Lavender seeds or plant and they will grow into full size plants with 5 years Final Height: 10 – 50cm Final Spread: 50 – 100cm Growth: Moderate / Slow Most Lavenders can take about 5 years to fill out. It is important to stay on top of pruning to keep ...

Playground Mats For Safe Play

Dec

18

2014

To make the most out of your garden you should try to ensure that there is something there for everyone to enjoy. For children, fun can be found almost anywhere in the garden, with adventures being played out across lawns and in amongst the beds and borders. But for adults, most enjoyment can be sound ...

Boarding For Dogs in Ireland

Dec

11

2014

One thing that we can fail to consider when first getting a pet is that a pet is indeed for life and is will be with you all day, everyday. Dogs in particular soon become a member of the family and need attention and care on an hourly basis, never mind a daily basis You ...

Wildflower Seeds & Bees in Ireland

Dec

11

2014

In today’s world we are all becoming more aware of the important of bio diversity, sustainability and the environment as a whole. Bees, as we know are becoming more and more endangered in recent years and their numbers have been plummeting in recent years. The reasons for this is due to the loss of wildflowers ...

Garden Chimeneas

Dec

9

2014

For an added focal point and feature in your garden the addition of a garden chimenea or fire pit cannot be beaten. The addition of a flame to a garden creates a whole new element and will encourage people to come and gather round and enjoy both the heat and comfort that they offer The ...

Growing Your Own With Plug Trays

Dec

9

2014

Most gardeners will be familiar with plug plants and will no doubt seen a plug tray full of big leafy plug plants for sale in garden centres and around towns and town markets. Plug plants are a popular way to start growing vegetable plants for many reasons Why plug plants are a great way to ...

Garden Planter For a Winter Planting Scheme

Dec

4

2014

If you want to add colour to your garden over the otherwise bleak winter months then why not consider adding some garden planters to your patio, front door or back yard. In the winter months there are still a lot of interesting and colourful plants around that can add a bit of cheer to the ...

Garden Furniture Ideas

Dec

4

2014

When the sun returns and the days are getting longer all our lives take a turn for the better as we once again can begin our outdoor living. There is nothing better than enjoying a nice cool drink or light meal in the warmth of a sunny garden. All we need to complete the scene ...

How to Build a Hydroponic Garden (Ebb & Flow System)

Dec

4

2014

The first thing to mention is that ebb and flow hydroponics systems is just one of 3 commonly used systems. Other systems include the wick system and the Nutrient Film Techinque (NFT). Each of the three have their own merits, but the ebb and flow system is the most reliable as it probably is the ...