It's time to consider what to cut back and what to leave

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

They require very little fuss yet reward you so generously

Plants that bloom later in the summer rather than in spring can generally be pruned now

These flowers are seen as nature’s way of reassuring us that warmer days are on their way In some cultures, they represent cheerfulness and gladness

Ssustainability is taking centre stage at festivals like the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Sustainability goals are taking centre stage at this year's eco-conscious Chelsea Flower Show

This monarch's understanding of the importance of the environment meant she left 'a great legacy'

The Department of Education's controversial objections are grounded in good sense: Building estates with inadequate amenities is not a good response to the shortage of homes

Don’t feel the need to replicate a suburban city garden down by the seaside