Gardeners can help ensure the flowers retain their stunning blue hue by using one particular kind of soil, an expert has said.

Dozens of birdkeepers have applied this ribbon trick and successfully had hummingbirds using their feeders in the garden.

The feeder comes in the beautiful design of a crumpled flower petal cup with a stick that resembles the stem of the flower.

Slugs and snails are the bane of many a gardener's life, decimating plants especially seedlings or those with soft leaves. But there are plenty of plants that will repel these garden pests - and they' ...

In the latest of our series of summer-themed reads, Cork-based author Eibhlís Carcione offers a tale strange goings-in in the ...

This long dry season calls for a portfolio approach, hedging your bets rather than root-and-branch restructuring ...

Since you want to add more edibles to your landscape, this would be a good addition, although it might not be easy to find.

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte often wear coordinating outfits at public events, from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's ...

Sea glass can be beautiful and free keepsake from a beach visit, great for displaying or crafting. Here's where to look in ...

Fill up a saucer with the slimy pests' favourite drink each night and watch them leave your precious plants and vegetables alone, says expert Diarmuid Gavin ...

Reminiscent of love and with an unmistakable odour of death, the little stinkers of the natural world might incite repulsion, but they are only doing their job, pleads Ian Morton ...

Sylvia Dorsey carefully walked between tiny trees and through piles of leaves and twigs, pointing out the different types of ...