April

21 April 2026

Strawberries | How To Water Containers Effectively

What To Do Now: Hugh Cassidy Hugh Cassidy grows a container garden for flowers, food and fun in his tiny, north-west facing

By Catherine Brady
Garden Planning Wedding Cake shrub
12 March 2026

Time to begin planning ahead and adapting the garden

Mary Keenan writes that the time has come for planning ahead in your garden. We have begun thinking about how we can

By Catherine Brady
Garden planning adding viburnum plicatum is great for a May garden
15 May 2025

Time to begin planning ahead and adapting the garden

Mary Keenan writes that the time has come for planning ahead in your garden. We have begun thinking about how we can

By The Irish Garden
Readers questions
1 April 2025

Readers questions and tips

We want to hear from you with readers’ questions and tips. Ask our gardening team about any aspects of gardening. Share your

By Thom Malone
The Irish Garden Magazine
12 March 2025

Spring Issue on sale now

Spring is finally here, and it’s time to bring your garden to life! The latest issue of The Irish Garden is packed

By Thom Malone
reader survey
3 March 2025

The Irish Garden Magazine Reader Survey

At The Irish Garden, we love to receive feedback from our readers so that we give you the gardening advice and information

By Thom Malone
Garden photo competition 2025
18 February 2025

Reader gardening photo competition

Do you have a garden you’re proud of? Our new photo competition wants to see it. A stunning plant, a perfectly timed

By Thom Malone
31 March 2023

Trees, Shrubs, and Roses Care for April

Watering and Monitoring Growth Check newly planted trees and shrubs for signs of water shortage, especially during dry spells. Water heavily to

By irishgardenstg
31 March 2023

Lawn Care for April

Feeding and Fertilizing Boost new grass growth by feeding tired lawns, especially if they appear yellow and thin. Use lawn fertilizer or

By irishgardenstg
30 March 2023

Greenhouse and Houseplant Care in April

Proper watering, feeding, and pest management can ensure a healthy, thriving environment for your plants. This guide will provide you with tips

By irishgardenstg
30 March 2023

April Gardening Tips for Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs

As the days grow longer and the temperatures begin to rise, April offers the perfect opportunity to start planting and tending to

By irishgardenstg
30 March 2023

April Gardening Tips for Flowers

Watch for Pests As the weather warms up, slugs and snails become very active on warm damp nights and can cause severe

By irishgardenstg