Peter Dowdall: Still plenty of colour in the garden

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

Peter Dowdall staggered the planting of his gladiolus this spring and planted a few over several weekends during February to April and as a result, they flowered over a longer period. Picture: iStock

Plants which were sown earlier in the spring as bulbs and tubers and corms are still showing plenty of bloom.

I staggered the planting of my gladiolus this spring and planted a few over several weekends during February to April and as a result, they flower over a longer period from summer onwards. I have been enjoying their display now for about three months.