Garden guides
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Straight, jargon-free advice on the questions we get asked most, from what a patio really costs to the planting that thrives in Irish soil.
Costs How Much Does a Patio Cost in Ireland?
What a patio costs in Ireland in 2026: price per square metre for porcelain, sandstone, and granite, what drives the cost, and why the sub-base matters more than the stone.
Costs What Does Garden Design Cost in Ireland?
Garden design costs in Ireland explained: what a design service includes, typical fees from €400, the difference between a designer and a landscaper, and whether it is worth it.
Advice Artificial Grass vs Real Grass in Ireland
Artificial grass or a real lawn in Ireland? Compare cost, maintenance, drainage, pets, and lifespan to decide which suits your garden, with honest pros and cons of each.
Advice How to Fix a Waterlogged Garden in Ireland
A waterlogged garden in Ireland, explained and fixed: why Irish gardens flood, French drains versus soakaways, regrading, and the planting that copes with wet ground.
Planting The Best Plants for an Irish Garden
The best plants for an Irish garden: native hedging, shrubs, perennials, and trees that thrive in Ireland's damp, acidic soil and mild, wet climate, by a Teagasc-trained landscaper.
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