‘How can I grow columbine plants in my flower beds?’
Use a combination of sowing techniques to increase your chances of success
How to add oomph to your summer garden borders? Think flower ‘spires’
Delphiniums, lupins and foxgloves will add height, scale and drama to any planting scheme
Garden full of slugs? Here’s how to minimise the damage
As well as wreaking havoc in your garden, many of these molluscs do work that is crucial to a healthy planet
The most outstanding gardens in Ireland to visit right now
Ireland’s splendid gardens are in full bloom this time of year and brilliant festivals lie ahead
How can I grow cowslips in my garden?
After decades of decline, it’s great to see these dainty, pollinator-friendly wildflowers making such a comeback
Everything I’ve learned about growing garden vegetables
Kitchen gardeners can get carried away at this time of year - but there’s no point growing endless lines of turnips no one wants to eat
‘Why did my young garden tree die, and how can I stop it happening to others?’
This happens more than you might think, and the causes can be hard to pin down
Like many gardeners, I can’t help but admire weeds
There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to managing weeds in your garden but the use of weedkiller is rarely justifiable
How can I get rid of scutch in my favourite flower bed?
It comes back again with a vengeance whenever I dig it out
Horticulture doyenne Sarah Raven has an enduring eye for beauty and brilliance
The gardening trailblazer is a key speaker at this weekend’s Festival of Gardens and Nature in Laois
Gardening: How can I protect my plants without using insecticides?
I lost a lot of young seedlings in my allotment to wireworm damage last year, but I don’t want to use chemicals
The best plants for Irish seaside gardens
Some Irish seaside gardens enjoy a sheltered microclimate, while others must cope with exposure to destructive salty gales
Is now the right time to share my snowdrops with friends?
Should I wait until autumn, or divide my garden snowdrops with friends now?