The Garden Man

24/01/2012

Hellebores, Hamamelis & Crocus starting to flower in my garden. Who says winter is boring!

13/01/2012

Even on the darkest, drabbest and dreariest of days, a whiff of a winter blossom is a welcome reminder that spring is waiting, quietly, in the wings, writes FIONNUALA FALLON

25/11/2011

Patience is required, but you could slash your garden re-stocking bills by doing some propagating. Here’s how to do it, writes FIONNUALA FALLON

28/10/2011

Bare root Hedge & Tree planting season is here

Bare root trees are exactly as their name describes, the roots have no soil or pots. They are planted in the dormant season November - March. The benefits of bare root planting include, less expensive, faster to establish and easier to plant

If your hedge died during the recent harsh winters now is the time to replace it.
Let us do it for you. We can provide advice on the best hedge/trees for your soil type, aspect and personal taste, source quality plants from reputable Irish suppliers and prepare site, plant and stake

Competitive rates and quality service
Call Alan now: 087 8121730

03/10/2011

28/06/2011

Job of the week
Prune spring-flowering shrubs

Don't let your physocarpus or other spring-flowering shrubs become overgrown, woody and thin on flowers. Pruning out the stems that have bloomed this spring will keep your plants at a manageable size and will guarantee an explosion of flowers the next year.

11/04/2011

Tips for April Gardening
* Keep ahead of the weeds.
* Turn the compost.
* Sharpen Tools
* Test and amend your soil
* Prune flowering shrubs when they finish blooming.
* Plant and divide perennials

24/01/2011

Lawn - Leave your lawn alone for a bit. Only if there are big puddles on it you should take action. Pierce the soil several times with a fork. This should resolve the problem. Mossy lawns can be treated with iron sulphide (moss killer). Pruning - Trees, shrubs, ivy and late flowering clematis can only be pruned during frost-free spells. Call me if you need any help. Cheers Alan - www.thegardenman.ie

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24/01/2011

Tips for Gardening in February.

Although February can treat us to some severe frosts, many gardeners are already looking to the new gardening season. Remove weeds, Fertilize your borders, shrubs and, especially, your roses. Climbers can be re-tied and trained. Soil can be improved by adding a layer of mulch. Clear away all branches and leaves that have served as frost protection.

10/01/2011

Did you know that when it rains it provides the earth with a lot more than just water? Rain is a natural fertilizer for the earth. Everything growing in the ground uses nutrients from the soil, particularly nitrogen and sulfur. A lot of plants get many of their nutrients from rain too. So watering them with the garden hose does not provide them with nearly as many benefits as having it rain on them

05/07/2010

Worth a look at the Irish Garden Magazine - lots of tips for Summer Gardening.

A guide to gardening in Ireland with extracts from the popular publication along with plant profiles and supplier information.

03/11/2009