Flowers

The spindle tree, known for its slender stems, earned its name from its historical use in crafting spindles for spinning wool, writes Gerry Daly.

Find out what caught the eye of the team this week.

There is great optimism in starting new life when everything else is winding down in the autumn garden, writes Mary Keenan.

As autumn progresses, and the flowers tail off slowly, by the end of September, the harlequin glory leaves begin to take on autumn hues, writes Gerry Daly.

The South African plant loves cool conditions which makes them perfectly at home in Irish gardens, writes Gerry Daly.

When it comes to bringing plenty of colour to your garden, the penstemon wins hands down, writes Gerry Daly.

Edimentals may well be for you if you want to grow your own food, but time and space are in short supply, writes Mary Keenan.

Give your garden the summer aesthetic with some phlox and rose beds, writes Gerry Daly.