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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>When a tree sets a heavy crop, it spreads its energy across too many fruits, writes Peter Dowdall. File picture</p>

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Garden Q&A: Why's the fruit from my apple tree so small this year?

Would thinning them out earlier have made a difference, and is there anything I can do to improve the size and quality in future?

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Peter Dowdall: Putting your garden to bed for autumn and winter

<p>In Irish folklore, the apple tree is one of the three sacred trees.</p>

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Peter Dowdall: Planting memories, not just apples

Vibrant Colors And Beauty Of Springtime Flowers

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Garden Events in September

How do you like them apples... huge amount of fruit on trees in gardens and orchards

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How do you like them apples... huge amount of fruit on trees in gardens and orchards

Gardening: How to revive your lawn in autumn

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Gardening: How to revive your lawn in autumn

Cultivation of spinach in the ecological family urban garden ready to harvest

Garden Q&A: What vegetables should I plant in September?

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

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Verbena Bonariensis flowers

Peter Dowdall: Here's what to do in your garden in September

'We gardeners are nothing if not optimistic, and this is the month to plant for the future, to look to next spring and early summer'

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Group of small spring flowering bulbs planted in terracotta pots in a spring garden

Top bulbs to plant in autumn for spring colour

It’s bulb-planting season if you want a riot of colour in spring, from the vivid yellows and subtle creams of daffodils, to the rich purples of crocus and the soft blues of camassias.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Sunset over lavender field

Peter Dowdall: Let's adapt our gardens to thrive in all conditions

We’re gardening in a time of change and extremes, but here are practical ways to prepare our plants to cope in both drought and deluge

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

A break from pruning

How to get your garden ready for autumn and winter

The soil is still warm, while more rain and moist air help make this season one of the best times of the year to start planting

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Bergenia 'Pugsley's Pink' (common name: elephant's ears 'Pugsley's Pink') with its bright flowers and glossy leaves in May

Garden Q&A: Why hasn't my bergenia flowered in 10 years?

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

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Wool-Carder bee feeding on nectar from Sedum plant. Insect and wildlife conservation, habitat preservation, and backyard flower

Peter Dowdall: Why sedums are the stars of the autumn show in our gardens

Bees absolutely adore sedums. Stand by a clump on a warm afternoon and you’ll see honeybees, bumblebees and hoverflies practically queuing up to work over every tiny floret

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Rose ‚Gebrüder Grimm‘ and asters

Garden Digest: Dates for your diary in August

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources for the room outside

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Pink and Blue Hydrangea in Centennial Park Conservatory, Etobicoke, Canada.

Garden Q&A: Why have my hydrangeas turned from blue to pink?

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

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Garden Q&A: Should I take cuttings from lavender and fuchsia plants in August?

Garden Q&A: Should I take cuttings from lavender and fuchsia plants in August?

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

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025