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Diarmuid Gavin says artificial grass is 'no good for our climate and our planet'
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When it comes to artificial grass, Diarmuid is adamant he wants no part of it, going as far to say that while he won't stop clients from purchasing the picture perfect plastic, he refuses to install it during their garden design
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Diarmuid Gavin says he’s a ‘lazy gardener’ as he shows off wild garden
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The gardening expert has called himself a “lazy gardener” as he opens up about his personal gardening habits in an effort to help the rewilding of our native ecosystems
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Hanging baskets need to be watered every day to survive, even if it’s been raining
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Gardening expert Peter Dowdall said: “The most important thing to remember is if the flowers in your hanging basket or window box die, 90% of the time it’s due to lack of water”
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World Bee Day: Three simple changes you can make to help save the bees
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Today, Friday 20th Mary, is World Bee Day, a day to recognise the crucial importance of bees and focus on what we can do to protect and encourage them
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Super Garden contestant Paul Ferry talks about his experience on hit RTÉ show
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A little taste of Texas in County Meath
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We shouldn’t use ‘feed and weed’ products on our lawn, says gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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Many consumers are tempted by clever marketing techniques that promise a picture-perfect lawn by using miracle products to kill moss, banish weeds, and seed the perfect green grass
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You should never use slug pellets in your garden, says gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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'Every year, slugs and snails are number one on the list of most common garden pests. Unfortunately, what most people go for to control slugs and snails is the direst, cheapest, slug pellets on the shelf'
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Irish gardener encourages people to support Ukraine by planting this flower
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The Irish Gardener Peter Dowdall opens up about his heartwarming new initiative to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people and ensure an Irish welcome for the thousands of refugees seeking shelter in our towns.
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You should never use a petrol lawnmower to cut your grass, says gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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While caring for our gardens can seem like the most natural way to preserve our patch of the planet, reckless gardening can have the opposite effect and cause severe damage to our ecosystem
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Expert gardener Peter Dowdall shares the do's and don'ts of sowing a wildflower garden
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The important thing to remember when you’re putting down any kind of wildflower mixture is that the soil should be nutrient poor, it’s like the opposite to all other gardening
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Diarmuid Gavin bought his Wicklow home at the 'worst possible time'
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In the brand new issue of RSVP Home, gardener Diarmuid Gavin opens up his Wicklow home and shares how he bought it at the height of the crash and why it's time to make gardening accessible to everyone
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Gardening in March: What you should be doing this month
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March is an excellent time of year for all gardening enthusiasts. Warming temperatures bring our gardens back to life after a dormant winter and everything starts anew
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Four reasons why you absolutely have to take up gardening this year
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New year, new you and what better hobby to take up this year then something that is proven to improve your mental and physical health, help the planet and the animals, plus there is an immediate visual reward. Win, win, win
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Cork mum Susan McCarthy gives advice on tackling the ‘forgotten’ part of building a home - the landscape
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Susan McCarthy shares the part of building your new house that people often overlook - the landscape, as she explains it can sometimes be more expensive than interiors
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See inside Susan McCarthy's stunning Cork home
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Susan McCarthy shares the part of building your new house that people often overlook - the landscape, as she explains it can sometimes be more expensive than interiors
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How to select the perfect Christmas poinsettia, with gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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They’re temperamental at the best of times, but there’s no denying the beauty of a gorgeous poinsettia at Christmas, however, making sure your poinsettia passes the test before purchasing will ensure it will stand the test of time
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Cavan couple Jason Lawless and Sean Carolan transform yard into stunning ‘garden room’
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Jason and Sean live in a renovated Cavan farmhouse and wanted to have a room that allowed them to be out entertaining in nature but away from the wild Irish elements
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Diarmuid Gavin says 'lazy lawns' is the controversial new gardening trend
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Diarmuid Gavin is encouraging us to let go of pursuing the Insta-worthy perfection often revered online and get back to nature at its finest
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Three rules to follow to help your houseplants survive the winter months
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Unlike the outdoor conditions created my Mother Nature that your plants can adapt to with ease, indoor plants are often exposed to harsh heating while we survive the brutal winter months
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How to prolong the summer in your garden this winter and the plants and flowers you need to keep the bloom
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Gardening tips with expert Paul Smyth: 'Clear off anything that is dead in your garden once the winter cold really sets in, put down bark mulch and that will help your plans to return to bloom again in the spring'
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Gardening expert Peter Dowdall shares simple hack to have fresh flowers all year round
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Peter’s top gardening tip to ensure you get the most out of your spring flowers, is to stagger the planting by placing some bulbs in the soil every two weeks for continuous flowering from winter to summer
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Dublin blogger Belle Azzure transforms garden in just three days with incredible renovation
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The new mum purchased her first home, a new build in Dublin, with her fiancee in 2019, and made the most of the at-home time during the pandemic to do some renovations
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Dublin woman completely transformed garden in just one month
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Dipti Kumari had just moved into her new house when she decided to transform her back garden into a stunning and peaceful oasis with various plants and luscious flowers.
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Dublin woman completely transformed garden area in 1 month
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Dipti Kumari had just moved into her new house when she decided to transform her back garden into a stunning and peaceful oasis with various plants and luscious flowers.
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