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Get rid of patio moss in 5 minutes without scrubbing by using cleaner's clever method
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Moss is a common issue for Irish households as it's difficult to remove and can quickly grow back when unwanted - luckily, a cleaning expert has shared some top solutions
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The easiest seeds to sow in winter
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Prepare now for the growing season, with expert help
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Irish people told to avoid walking on their lawns this week
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People around Ireland are being warned against walking on their grass this week as temperatures hit an incredible low, with some counties hitting -8 degrees overnight
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How to create a refuge for wildlife in your garden this winter
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The Irish Gardener Peter Dowdall explains why we should be making our gardens a refuge for wildlife this winter
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Expert warns against buying poinsettia plants at the supermarket
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This time of year, most poinsettia plants can be seen at the entrance of supermarkets across the country, usually located somewhere between the vegetables and endless tins of sweets. This, however, is the absolute worst place for a poinsettia to live
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Gardeners urge to scatter chilli powder in garden in December
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Gardeners are being asked to scatter chilli powder in their garden this month - but not for the reason you might think
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Essential gardening jobs to do before winter
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“Christmas doesn’t mean we have to sit back and wait for spring, as there is a lot that can be done to keep the garden looking good over the festive period"
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Move over poinsettia, it's time for the Christmas orchid to shine
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The Irish Gardener, Peter Dowdall, shines a light on the elegant orchid this Christmas
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Storm Bert: How to protect your garden from snow, wind and frost
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If you want to protect all your hard work from Spring/Summer, gardener Diarmuid Gavin shares some steps you can take to save your garden from the storm
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Gardeners should prune three plants now for 'vibrant blooms' in spring
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Pruning correctly can lead to healthier and more productive growth, but it's crucial to do it at the right times of the year. Here's a guide on how to prune plants this winter
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How to protect your garden and home from heavy rain this winter
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The Irish Gardener Peter Dowdall explains how we can protect our gardens and homes from heavy rain and potential flooding this winter
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Hydrangeas will only produce amazing blooms with one simple step in late November
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Hydrangeas are one of the most popular plants in British gardens, but in order to get their beautiful flowers in the summer, it's imperative to start preparing them for winter now
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Gardening jobs to do in November: Lawn care, planting and maintenance
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Gardening expert Peter Dowdall says there are several gardening tasks, and what he calls “common sense” jobs to be done this month
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Presenter James Kavanagh's stunning mature garden and successful polytunnel journey
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The social media star, who is part of the presenting team for Grá ar an Trá, is documenting his swap from the city to country living in his podcast on the topic
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7 popular autumn and winter plants that are toxic to pets
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With winter fast approaching, popular seasonal plants like Holly and Amaryllis may look festive, but they could be posing serious threats to our furry companions.
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Diarmuid Gavin's top jobs to save your garden this winter
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Golden leaves and bare trees are making their annual comeback and in gardening terms that means only one thing - winter is coming.
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Gardeners' warning over cutting back hydrangeas - it could save them
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As the seasons change, gardeners are reminded of their essential tasks before winter sets in, and one of the most important is pruning - but experts have warned not to rush to cut back your hydrangeas
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Rhubarb will be delicious if gardeners do two jobs in autumn
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As October's chill creeps in, gardeners know it's time to give their rhubarb plants some TLC - and there are two key jobs to do to ensure the best crop next year
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I had an idyllic garden in Wicklow for 25 years and now 50 rats have taken it over
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Tina Koumarianos had a lovely and peaceful back garden with deer, pheasants and other incredible wildlife, but around five months ago, huge families of rats moved in
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Pimpla rufipes: Large parasitic black wasps spotted in gardens across Ireland and why they are here
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It is best to leave them to their business if you spot one, as they contribute to pollination and as such, are important to the natural ecosystem as they flit from flower to flower
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How to protect your garden from frost
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Don’t leave it until the ground’s too hard to work, your edibles are impossible to lift out of the soil, and the roots of your taller plants have succumbed to wind rock because you didn’t cut them back.
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Gardeners can make 'healthier, greener turf' by adding 4 natural items to soil in autumn
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Fertilising the grass in autumn will not just keep the lawn healthy but help make it much stronger so it will have a better chance at fighting off pests, diseases and damage from the upcoming cold weather
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Using one natural item will make your lawn thicker and healthier in October
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One vital gardening job to do now if you want to keep your grass looking green and healthy is to fertilise your lawn so the grass will develop a strong root system
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Start your Christmas planting now for the perfect unique homemade gift
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Giving new meaning to a ‘homemade’ gift, there is an art to manipulating plants into blooming in winter and The Irish Gardener, Peter Dowdall, is here to tell you exactly what to do
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