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Take a look at these two medicinal plants to grow in your garden. Some of them are very well known, but some of them may surprise you.

Gorgeous gardens can often be a challenge to maintain for various reasons, one of which is time constraints. Here we have listed some low maintenance perennial plants for your garden that are low maintenance and are sure to enhance your garden making it lush and colourful at all times, every year.

Vegetable gardening can be a very rewarding project! Even more so when you are able to provide your household with fresh produce directly from your garden as and when needed. Getting started may, however, seem a little intimidating but with a few tips on Vegetable Gardening and the reward it brings, is so worth the effort.

Composting is one of the easiest ways to reduce household waste. Just where does one begin? Firstly, let’s look at what compost is.

Ireland has an amazing array of flora and fauna which is the reason we chose to feature it in our Gardens of the World series. Some of the most beautiful gardens, of varying sizes are found on this charming island. Beginning with the National Botanical Gardens, an eighteenth century arboretum, to secret gardens surrounding Dublin Buildings, the list is endless!

Eco-gardening is completely free of any chemicals and non-biodegradable material. This in turn promotes fertile soil, better yields and promotes sustainable gardens. As this may appear a little complicated for the beginner, have compiled a list of tips to make your gardening experience a little easier.

Gardening is one of the top hobbies in the world and it’s easy to see why when one considers the many benefits. Not only are you creating a beautiful garden and helping nature, you also personally benefit - mentally, emotionally and physically. You can also grow food and either serve it in your own kitchen or sell it for some extra cash. With so many positives linked to this hobby, we thought it a good idea to get the kids involved.

For centuries, people have been growing and harvesting crops around the world with nothing more than hard work. It is only since the mid-20th century that we began to change our farming methods. Hybrid plants, synthetic fertilisers, and chemical pesticides were introduced to make farming more cost effective - higher output for less money. However, this disruption to the natural ecosystem of plant growth has been detrimental, not just to the planet, but also to our health.

Xeriscaping – “the art of landscaping or gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation.” Water-wise gardening, or Xeriscaping, is probably something you’ve heard of before but, unless you’re an avid gardener, have probably not thought that much about.