Staying ahead of the peaks and troughs of an Irish summer

Kitty Scully offers advice on efficient management of water to keep your garden in mint condition.

Between May 10 and the end of June, a mere 43mm of rainfall was recorded in Airfield Estate, Dublin. Needless to say plants are suffering and the same rings through across the country.

The cold temperatures in May sprung a slow start to the season and this followed by a consistent dry spell has many plants in a state of confusion and stress.