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Expert gardener's giveaway sign for when you should stop cutting your lawn this winter
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Paul Smyth has said that you should stay using your lawnmower as long as the weather forecast allows but you need to be careful as soon as your garden starts to get soggy
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Gardener Diarmuid Gavin shares how to keep your summer flowers blooming until Christmas
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Gardener Diarmuid Gavin shared his top tips to extend the blooming life of your flowers, He told RSVP Live: 'Deadheading. Deadheading is the most important thing'
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How to keep your plants alive and when you go on holiday
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Firstly, if you have houseplants, give them a shower, yes an actual shower. If you drench them really thoroughly that will go a long way to keeping them hydrated
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We should all be collecting rainwater now as risk of hosepipe ban still a possibility
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The glorious July heatwave has well and truly passed and thunderstorm warnings are on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean you should kick your garden routine to the curb
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When to water pots and containers in the intense heat, according to Diarmuid Gavin
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The celebrity gardener also said that watching the sun is key to having a nice garden and planting trees and climbers will show you where the best areas to plant are
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Why you should never water your plants when it’s sunny, according to gardening expert
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While your first instinct might be to water the plants during the hottest point of the day to give them cool down, it can actually cause more harm than good
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Diarmuid Gavin's warning signs that plants are dying or not growing correctly
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The celebrity gardener said: "Pots and containers are an issue for a lot of people, they forget that they need watering, sometimes twice a day, from April to September"
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How to get more sunshine and space in smaller overlooked gardens
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Even if you are living in a smaller garden with more shade than you would like there are plenty of ways to maximise space and light according to a leading garden designer.
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Peter Dowdall reveals the top plants that will add instant colour to your garden that flower for months
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If you want to add a splash of colour to a sad-looking space, these plants will immediately brighten up any garden. Read our top tips from gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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Why you really need to water your hanging baskets every day, even if it’s been raining
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While you may think the glorious amounts of July rain we’ve been experiencing are enough to keep your plants happy, hanging baskets and window boxes in particular are in need of daily watering to flourish
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Do I still need to water my plants if it's been raining? This gardening expert says 'yes'
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If you've seen the upcoming forecast for the weekend you'd be forgiven for thinking you can pack the hose away for a while - if you haven't Met Eireann forecasts heavy, thundery downpours with the potential for spot flooding
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Why ‘erratic watering’ is doing more harm to your garden than good
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As it often is with gardening, watering your plants irregularly, watering them at the wrong time of day or not watering them for long enough can also be causing more harm to your flowers than good
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How to get rid of slugs and snails according to gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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This time of year, most people are reaching for “cheap and dirty” slug pellets to try to control slugs and snails in their garden, but that is never the solution says gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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How to stop dog pee from burning grass and ruining your lawn
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People got lots of new pups during lockdown, but now that summer is here it might be time to pet-proof your garden. As you may already know, dog pee is acidic and burns grass, thankfully, there are some simple solutions
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Three low-maintenance flowers that won't die and look great
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These flowers are fool-proof. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a single green finger, these beauties will still reward you with minimum effort required
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The best time of day to water your plants, according to gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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Did you know? There is a science behind the time of day you choose to water your plants and the length of time you hold the hose over each one. In fact, picking the wrong time of day and giving them a quick sprinkle could do more damage than good
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Expert gardener Peter Dowdall on the lawn mistakes everyone makes
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Expert gardener Peter Dowdall says everyone is reaching for 'feed, weed and moss killer' for their lawns this time of year, but actually there are much better products to use on your grass
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Diarmuid Gavin reveals the one gardening mistake most people make at home
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The celebrity gardener said: "Understanding what grows well in your soil is always a good start and then understanding what to grow, not putting the right plant in the wrong situation"
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Christmas gift guide: Expert gardener shares the best presents for green thumbs
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You can find an extensive range of gardening gifts online from small and local businesses that will cater for the novice up to the professional.
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Gardening expert Peter Dowdall shares 4 tips for the perfect Christmas poinsettia
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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.
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Orchids have a bad rep, but they’re actually very low maintenance says Irish gardening expert Peter Dowdall
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Orchids have a bad reputation for being high maintenance but actually, as Peter explains, “they thrive on neglect”.
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Gardening expert Peter Dowdall on whether you need water your plants in winter
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Many of us got a dose of the gardening bug this summer thanks to lockdown.
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Expert shares basic steps when designing your garden
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There are some key steps to consider when it comes to designing a garden you love, no matter what your size or budget
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