groundcare
Contributor on 31 Mar 2021
Living Life: The Self-Sufficient Garden
Klaus Laitenberger, author, business owner and organic garden consultant shares some valuable information from his new book, The Self-Sufficient Garden
Irene Bermingham on 17 Mar 2021
The ultimate year-round garden
Irene Bermingham speaks to Arthur O’Meara of O’Meara’s Garden Pavillion, in Co Westmeath. The award-winning centre spans a 12-acre site and grows over 70,000 plants annually
Andy Doyle on 10 Mar 2021
Helping your garden grow
Looking for those beautiful blue bursts of hydrangea in your garden? Andy Doyle explains the science behind soil pH and how it often dictates plant growth and colour.
Katie Barragry on 10 Mar 2021
Groundcare: growing a small herb garden at home
Whether you’re hoping to start growing your own produce or simply looking for a therapeutic lockdown project, growing a small herb garden is a good starting point, writes Katie Barragry.
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Groundcare: ask Arthur
From farm yard walls, to blueberry bushes, Irene Bermingham asks Arthur O'Meara for answers to some of your groundcare questions.
Mairead Lavery on 10 Mar 2021
On the wild side
Fed up of all the mowing, edging and weeding that your lawn demands, then why not abandon it and sow a wildflower meadow instead, writes Mairead Lavery.
on 18 Mar 2020
Groundcare: caring for Croker
Stuart Wilson is at the top of his game managing the Croke Park pitch, the turf farm and his talented team, writes Gillian Richardson.
Andy Doyle on 18 Mar 2020
Groundcare: caring for the soil beneath your feet
Without it, there is no flower or food. So what does keeping – or having – your soil in good conditions mean? Andy Doyle on soil science 101
Tracey Donaghey on 27 Mar 2019
The man behind the perfect pitch
From driving machinery to creating world-class sport surfaces across the globe, Richard Hayden founder of Hayden Turfcare speaks to Tracey Donaghey about soil, experience and Irish weather
Tracey Donaghey on 28 Mar 2018
Spoilt for choice
With a wide range of groundcare products on the market, including mixes, sprays and spreaders, Tracey Donaghey takes a look at what’s on offer for the gardener.
Tracey Donaghey on 28 Mar 2018
Keeping your garden healthy
Award-winning garden designer and lecturer Hazel Proctor discusses methods that will help to get your garden glowing, writes Tracey Donaghey.
Michael Keaveny on 28 Mar 2018
A sanctuary of soil
Michael Keaveny speaks to Angela Jupe, a retired garden designer and director of the Royal Horticulture Society of Ireland, about the importance of good-quality soil in the garden.
Michael Keaveny on 28 Mar 2018
Garden necessities: basic but brilliant
Technology may be advancing and garden tools continue to transform, but there are a few basic garden necessities that will never go out of fashion, writes Michael Keaveny.
Gerry Daly on 28 Mar 2018
Remedial action on your lawn this spring
Lawns took a hard battering this year, with a lot of rain, frost and even snow. Gerry Daly outlines what is necessary to have a good green lawn this summer.
Tracey Donaghey on 28 Mar 2018
Paving the way since 1974
From humble beginnings, Irish Farm and Garden Machinery have become one of the leading distributors of high-quality garden equipment.
Mairead Lavery on 28 Mar 2018
Mairead Lavery: The goodness within people
There are times when people have a common cause and turn out in force to support one of their own through a tough period in their life, writes Mairead Lavery
Matthew Halpin on 29 Mar 2017
Your garden shed needs more than just a mower
Matthew Halpin chats to Origo sales director Ken Tannam to bring you three pieces of equipment you need to have to get your garden looking its best – after the lawn is cut.
Matthew Halpin on 29 Mar 2017
A cut above the rest at Aviva Stadium
Matthew Halpin and Peter Thomas Keaveney visited the Aviva Stadium to meet head-groundsman Majella Smyth.
Matthew Halpin on 29 Mar 2017
Laying the perfect lawn
Matthew Halpin talks to UCD’s Alan Hunter to bring you eight simple steps for laying a new lawn this year.
Farmers Journal on 26 Mar 2014
John Deere lawn and garden equipment range for 2014
The new John Deere X310 lawn tractor features power-assisted two-wheel steering, and a hydraulic power lift to allow effortless adjustment and control of the rotary mower deck.