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

Blackthorn or sloe tree is great for spring flowers and also for sloe fruit later in the year

In bloom: Deirdre O’Brien, Clareview sent in this gorgeous picture from Lansdowne Park, which shows the beauty of the changing seasons. This cherry blossom is between 40 to 50 years old

Magnolia stellata like the one in James’ garden produces brillant white flowers

Phyl Boyce in her garden

Chrysanthemums come in a wide variety of colours

Nerines can be a colourful addition to any border or bed

Clerodendrum bungei (or glory flower) is a very easy maintenance-free plant

Being from Chile the Fascicularia bicolour is very hardy, the one pictured above is growing in the stump of an old Holm Oak tree

A Japanese maple turning brown in Phyl's garden