Fionnuala Fallon

The crowds will once again descend on the Phoenix Park next week. Here’s how to make the most of your visit

Best option is to choose plants that thriving in these kinds of growing conditions

It won’t be easy - Ireland is home to more than 30 difference species - but here are some of the steps we can take to control slugs

The debate between those who like a traditional, tightly mown, weed-free lawn and those who prefer theirs on the wild side is heating up

The best method of control is the most labour-intensive – to laboriously dig out as much of the corms and rhizomatous root systems as you can

The Killarney strawberry tree is an elegant option with pollinator-friendly flowers

From lilac to geraniums, and iris to clematis, these plants will add colour and beauty this month

You’re right to be concerned about the possibility of replacement timber being pretreated with chemicals, including insecticides and preservatives

Forget about carrots (easy to buy), peppers (too hard to grow) and tomatoes (too thirsty), and think about potatoes, leeks and broccoli instead

From a no-dig vegetable bed to colourful arrays of flowers, here are eight simple steps to get your garden in shape

Forget about seed sowing – all your meadow-to-be needs is the opportunity to express itself fully

For the most bounteous blooms this summer, take some advice from flower-farmer-florist Rachel Siegfried

As the days get longer, the to-do list never shortens. The answer? Prioritise and be prepared

Crop rotation is the most effective way to prevent a possible build-up of crop-specific pests and diseases

Sometimes it’s easier to just let nature have its way