Peter Dowdall: Welcome to Ireland's very own rainforest 

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

Foxgloves are among the 'showoff' plants that add vibrant beauty to these corridors of biodiversity. File pictures

Hedgerows in Ireland have been described as our rainforest. They are not just beautiful to look at but also critically important from an ecological and environmental perspective.

They support native flora and fauna, including wildflowers, birds, mammals, insects, and butterflies, contributing to overall biodiversity conservation.