The iris family is a beautiful group of versatile flowers 

There are 28 native species of butterfly in Ireland

The next four or five weeks are crucial to achieve a beautiful floral display 

For most people available garden space is limited and choices have to be made as to what you want to grow

This is Chelsea week, one of the greatest garden shows in the world

This is Chelsea week, one of the greatest garden shows in the world

The feel good factor of being in the great outdoors

This is Chelsea week, one of the greatest garden shows in the world

Structural plants that will bring your garden together

Activate your gardening plan soon

It's about sowing seeds with discretion and cultivating patience

Melanie Dool’s gardening column in association with Orchardstown Garden Centre