Autumn colour in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin One of the best things about autumn is the beautiful array of colour in many deciduous trees and shrubs. Trees and shrubs are generally low maintenance and provide strong structure to the planting scheme in a garden. Here are a selection of trees and shrubs looking brilliant in Dublin in autumn - a mix of well-known favourites and more unusual varieties. For a small garden or patio... Japanese Maple ( Acer palmatum ) Japanese mapl

Summer pruning is an essential task for keeping apple and pear trees healthy, productive, and well-shaped.

When selecting plants for your garden, a good garden designer will aim for a variety that offers appeal in every season. This way, each time of year will bring its own richness and visual interest. This skill will be especially beneficial for small gardens when planting spaces are sacred! Helleborus nigra, Raheny, Dublin in February How to make the most of a space: Double up your planting  – plant spring bulbs close to the crown of summer perennials Choose plants which multi-