Grown from experience.
Practical advice for choosing, planting and caring for trees in Irish gardens.
Planting9 min read
How to plant a tree in Irish soil
Heavy, wet ground is what kills most newly planted trees here. A step-by-step guide to planting and the first two years, from a nursery in Co. Antrim.
Choosing6 min read
Best hedging for coastal gardens
Salt spray, prevailing wind and shallow soils — the seaside is a hard place to grow a hedge. These are the ones that will not let you down.
Care5 min read
Olive trees in Ireland — what to know
Yes, you can grow an olive tree in an Irish garden. Here's what to expect, and where they thrive.