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Soil pH & Knowing Acidic Plants
by
Tirlán CountryLife
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1st Jul 2023
Our expert horticulturist Malachy has shared his advice on how to test your soil pH. pH controls the availability of…
Gardening
The Sweet Scent of Roses
by
Malachy Doherty
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1st Jun 2023
Roses sum up everything that is great about summer, particularly for gardeners
Container Gardening
Creating the Perfect Hanging Basket
by
Malachy Doherty
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2nd May 2023
I’m a big fan of hanging baskets! They did go out of fashion for a few years or were associated with just older gardeners. But they’re back with a bang.
Gardening
The Magic of the Shade Border – Part 2
by
Maura Clarke
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22nd Feb 2021
Some interesting plants that will brighten up any shade area.
Gardening
The Magic of the Shade Border – Part 1
by
Maura Clarke
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22nd Feb 2021
Here are some ways to put the shaded area of your garden to good use.
Gardening
The Joy of Hellebores in the Garden
by
Maura Clarke
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29th Dec 2020
Hellebores are a great addition to any garden, from the range of flower colours and types to the shape and colour of their leaves.
At Home
A Victorian Valentine
by
Tirlán CountryLife
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7th Feb 2020
To help you up your game this Valentine’s Day, we had a look at some of the secret meanings associated with flowers, plants and their colours.
Gardening
A Seaweed Tonic
by
Malachy Doherty
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23rd Mar 2019
These long summer evenings means we all have more time to spend tending the garden
Gardening
Azalea – A Lightbulb in the Garden
by
Malachy Doherty
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29th Jan 2019
There’s one plant in particular that particular that announces spring’s arrival in the garden
Gardening
Introducing Early Scent to Your Garden with Daphnes
by
Malachy Doherty
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12th Jan 2019
January can be a dull, sleepy month in the plant world but Daphnes inject life, scent and colour.