French drains are a great way of drying out wet areas

The more attractive purple beech cost a bit more but its well worth it

You can figure out how old your hedgerow is by counting the amount of different species in a 30 metre length of hedgerow then multiply this by 40

Ash and birch trees generally give a yellow hue in the autumn

People think that frogs need to be near a body of water. In fact, frogs only need to be near water for around six weeks a year in order to breed. Picture above is one of Ireland's three frog species

A cobnut is a cultivated variety of hazelnut, just as a Cox is a cultivated variety of apple

Native Japanese plants like the cherry blossoms above do well in our climate because we share a similar climate

Dr Mazen and Enas Bassiouni, Celia, Dr Lorraine Walsh, Professor Gupta, Rose of Tralee Sinead Flanagan, Edel Gupta, Catriona Tierney and Siobhan Condon at the Butterfly Ball

Hyacinths as well as providing great blooms are very fragrant - just a few bulbs in pot can fill a room with a wonderful scent

Cyclamen are perfect for the winter as they require little light and not much maintenance; they can survive for many years in the garden

Winter is coming: Asters will be the last herbaceous plants to flower in James’ garden this year

Grass seeds can make your lawn look very thick and green, and they can easily be spread by hand

You can expect to see the first snowdrops around the third week in January

Buddleja davidii is lumped in with a variety of plants commonly called butterfly bushes - these fast-growers are great for colour in late summer

Old glass jars a great way to store saved seeds till next spring

Dahlias provide a burst of colour with a minimum effort

Remember to keep the lid very securely sealed on your waterbutt

Lamb's ear is an ideal starter plant to get children interested in gardening

Take them to the tub: You can use the process of osmosis to water your plants why you are away

There is only one type or species of honey bee native to Ireland whereas there are twenty species of bumblebee

Remember to keep the lid very securely sealed on your waterbutt

Bibhinn Collins at the launch of the Limerick Garden Festival

Summer bedding plants are a quick and easy way of brightening up any spot in the garden

Redcurrants are members of the gooseberry family

James’ lovely oak tree has suffered from the recent frosty nights

Starting plants off is a great way to get kids interested in gardening

Regeneron’s “Green Fingers” group celebrated National Tree Week 2019 by handing out complimentary native Irish trees to employees to plant at home

By removing the dead grass and moss, your lawn will drain better