Peter Dowdall on how to go wild and recreate a hedgerow look 

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

Originally from South Africa, montbretia is now more Irish than the Irish themselves having colonised many of our wild hedgerows but it is best left in the wild. Picture: iStock

How lucky are those of us who are able to enjoy a holiday or trip around Ireland at the moment? 

The hedgerows and natural landscape are alive with colour and activity right now. Rosebay willowherb, honeysuckle, privet, valerian, cow parsley, buddleia and fuchsia are just a few of the species doing their thing right now.