Discover the key differences between wild and false strawberries. Learn how to identify each type and why it matters for ...
Think “boxwood” and you probably conjure up images of Colonial gardens and intricate hedges. Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are among ...
130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name -- revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure ...
Minter likes using an insulating cloth called N-sulate, which ameliorates the cold and stops the wind while letting plants ...
Until now, those were mostly guessing games that resulted in going down an internet rabbit hole or taking a trip to your local plant nursery. But you're now able to identify plants on your iPhone ...
Buying plants and seeds online is not only convenient but you’ll often find varieties that aren’t available at garden centres and you can shop from companies that specialise in a particular kind of ...
It's a great way to plant beech, hornbeam or an 'edible hedge' made up of a mix of edible plants such as blackthorn, cherry plum and hazel. Read our guide to planting a bare-root hedge. You can buy ...
Bare-root fruit trees are generally cheaper to buy than potted trees, and the time to buy and plant them is from November to March. When planting them, good soil preparation is vital, especially if ...
Give plants a layer of protection by mulching and watering as needed. Be familiar with the plants in your landscape and identify which ones might need extra protection during a cold snap. Be ready for ...
Some have drawn parallels between the fatal shooting by Diarmuid Phelan of trespasser Keith Conlon on his Co Dublin farm and another fatal shooting just more than 20 years ago. In 2004, Padraig ...