As winter starts to approach we tend to spend a little less time in the garden but there’s plenty we can do to create a haven for all sorts of wildlife in our garden - be t...

Planting a hedge in coastal areas - A selection of tried and tested plants to suit windy and coastal sites Living by the coast can mean enjoying beautiful sea views, lovely lan...

Autumn Bedding Selection - great for beds and containers If you’re looking to plant up some containers or do up some colourful beds there’s a great selection of long lasting ...

  This week’s topics;●     Plants for shaded areas - some fruit, veg and ornamental plants that suit shaded or semi-shaded areas  Most plants do well in a sunny, sheltered s...

This article is intended to make gardening easier and more fun. Planning and organization are required to appreciate your garden at all times of the year entirely. To relax and ...

This week’s topics;  A Planted container with edible flowers & herbs A few jobs for the week ahead It’s great to have a pot or container full of colourful plants out on th...

A lush, verdant grass is the glue that holds a garden together. Some lawn owners believe that once their grass begins to look boring, there is no turning back. However, you'll b...

This week’s topics;● Gardening in coastal conditions - some plant recommendations fortough conditions● A Few jobs for the week ahead Living by the coast can mean enjoying beauti...

Tuesday 19th April 2022  This week’s topics; Growing Blueberries - what’s needed and some handy tips Pest prevention - prevention is better than cure - some bits and bobs that ...

Flower seeds to sow in August  We pick some of our favorite flowers to sow in August, including blooms for wildlife.  With late-summer’s warmth on your side, you can get plenty ...

Teach the Kids to Eat Healthy by Gardening    Start your kids when they are young because the older, they get the less time they want to spend with you.  Seriously, after they b...

The best late-summer flowers for your garden    August is a great time to overhaul your garden: you can see what's working and what's not, and the most colorful plants are avail...

Great news everyone, we are over the hump. Thoughts of Winter is starting to creep in but do not fear, the days are still long and warm and your garden is looking beautiful. The...

What to do in your Garden for August   While the list of gardening tasks for August is shorter than in many months, there are still ongoing jobs to perform in the garden. The ho...

Planting containers is not for the faint hearted but not to fear - the experts are here! Everyone at Keane’s Garden Centre knows how important it is to have your home appearing...

THE BASICS OF PLANTING AND GROWING A VEGETABLE GARDEN       Ready to jump into gardening? It can be daunting at first, but gardening is an incredibly rewarding hobby to get into...

Looking After Your Garden in May   Plant out container-grown roses and shrubs.  Fork compost into flower beds to prepare soil for summer bedding.  Continue to plant dahlia and l...

Getting into Bedding Plants The view across your neighbours' back gardens can be a varied and instructive sight during the month of June for there are those who still regard thi...

One third of our bees species are threatened with extinction from Ireland. This is because we have drastically reduced the amount of food (flowers) and safe nesting sites in our...