In the sweltering heat that descended in recent weeks, I am especially aware of the cooling effect of urban trees. In the ...

Hurling is a national sport in Ireland that dates back centuries. It’s also one of the fastest field sports in the world. The wooden sticks known as hurleys that are used in the game are made from ash ...

Lusty’s Centra in Larne is helping to enhance biodiversity and create a foraging area for bees, by sponsoring the planting of ...

To support local wildlife, a native hedgerow has been introduced, featuring species such as Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Hawthorn, Hazel, Holly and Rowan trees—providing both habitat and nourishment ...

Regarding the loss of trees, the report states that “11 proposed trees are to be planted within the site to compensate for the tree loss – consisting of rowan, whitebeam, crab apple and ...

"The Magilligan Tree Nursery is the first large scale nursery of its kind in Northern Ireland and only the second in Ireland which does not rely on European imported stock. The prisoners are integral ...

Bursting into life at this time of year, blossom trees such as crab apple and flowering cherries, adorned with clouds of pink and white petals, are among the most inspiring sights of the changing ...

A: I’m sorry to hear your tree is sick.If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone. Many crab apple trees in our region were hit by a disease called apple scab this year. Horticulturist Bob ...

The crabapple can be used in a home landscape as a specimen or patio tree. Because of its small stature, it is a good selection as a street tree near utility lines.

As the ‘Tree of Immortality', the native Crab Apple is the ‘silver bough’ of the Faerie folk. Steeped in myth and legend, this tree has been grown in Ireland for at least 3000 years.