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How to garden if you're renting a property

Plant for the present and be prepared to take plants with you.

Gardening • 15 Sep

Planting of various springtime flowers in balcony garden

Top bulbs to plant in autumn for spring colour

Narcissi, crocus and hyacinths will bring your garden to life in spring.

Gardening • 26 Aug

Which seeds should you be collecting and why?

Save money and raise better plants by harvesting seeds from your garden.

Living • 12 Aug

How to save your container plants when you go on holiday

Watering, deadheading, and shading may minimise plant loss.

living • 14 Jul

How a hot-wired JCB almost ruined Diarmuid Gavin's first RHS show

No money, no equipment, no tools, and no place to stay. Diarmuid Gavin pulled off the impossible at his first Chelsea Flower Show.

living • 27 Feb

"Now's the time to move stuff quickly before we get the frost."

Is your garden winter ready?

Gardening expert Marie Staunton and Birdwatch Ireland's Brian Burke tell Claire how you can ensure your garden can handle the colder weather and any visiting birds are looked after.

Highlights • 19 Nov 24

Preparation is better than cure when it comes to frosty conditions (Alamy/PA)

How to protect your garden before the first frosts set in

Save your plants, pots and soil from freezing weather.

living • 07 Oct 24

What you should be doing in the garden in October

From plant care to growing your own veg, these are the top tasks to tackle, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

living • 23 Sep 24

The perfect houseplants for newbie or very busy gardeners (Alamy/PA)

7 beautiful houseplants that are almost impossible to kill

Expert tips and know-how to be a better plant parent. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Gardening • 02 Jul 24

How to create a colourful hanging basket for summer

Follow these expert tips for brilliant blooms to brighten your outdoor space, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Gardening • 11 Jun 24

5 easy terrarium plants for beginners

Viral TikTok star and Chelsea Gold medal winner Ben Newell offers his thoughts.

Gardening • 14 May 24

5 expert design tips for urban gardeners

Ahead of the RHS' new Urban Show, Hannah Stephenson seeks some inspiration for town and city dwellers.

living • 08 Apr 24

How to tackle the garden and home this spring

Gardener Marie Staunton and author and DIY expert Catherine Carton talk about which tasks to tackle first around the house and garden as we slowly emerge from the winter.

Nature • 30 May 24

Adapting to the impact of climate change is influencing gardening trends for the coming year (Alamy/PA)

Gardening trends for 2024 – and the impact of climate change

Versatile plants, peat-free gardening and adapting to extreme weather are on the cards, say experts.

living • 24 Dec 23

Make sure you look after your plants this winter by bringing them in from the cold (Alamy/PA)

How to protect your plants as the first frosts arrive

Take vulnerable plants under cover and make the most of your greenhouse, say experts. By Hannah Stephenson.

living • 19 Oct 23

Be mindful of small animals when starting the autumn clear-up in your garden (Alamy/PA)

Why you shouldn't tidy your garden too much in autumn

Give hibernating creatures a chance, say experts. By Hannah Stephenson.

living • 10 Oct 23

5 late summer blooms to plant now

Here's how to up your flower power in your garden until early autumn. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

living • 13 Jul 23

Mary Reynolds: Be a guardian, not a gardener

Butterflies, moths and so many other insect species need more than a vague 'butterfly-friendly' label on bought-in plants. Mary Reynolds looks at how we can help these 'flowers' of the web of life.

living • 05 Jun 23

Super Garden judge Brian Burke on his tips for new gardeners

Bord Bia's Bloom kicks off another year full of lush gardens, live music, food trucks and a 99 cone or two, giving guests the perfect excuse to make the most of the spectacular weather.

living • 31 May 23

The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical Garden. Photo: Fennell Photography

3 fun and moving gardens to check out at Bord Bia's Bloom 2023

RTÉ Lifestyle went along to the preview of the stunning gardens, where we caught up with a few of the designers and ambassadors for the extravagant creations.

living • 01 Jun 23

Garden for spinal injury patients wins big at Chelsea Flower Show

A specially-designed space for wheelchair-users took the prize during what the garden's designers called 'a vintage year'.

living • 23 May 23

6 unusual herbs to grow this year

Expert Sarah Raven offers some fun alternatives to parsley and thyme. By Hannah Stephenson.

living • 12 Apr 24

These easy-care houseplants don't need much water

An inventive plant exhibition offers creative tips on making your greenery thrive. By Hannah Stephenson.

living • 08 Feb 23

How gardeners can boost wildlife and help threatened species

Hannah Stephenson asks Gemma Golding, the newly appointed RHS senior ecologist, how gardeners can become 'nature positive'.

living • 11 Jan 23

These winter plants will help attract wildlife to your garden

Berries, hips and even lawns all do their bit for our wildlife. By Hannah Stephenson.

living • 02 Nov 22