Dyg: the place to buy professional quality gardening tools

"Whatever you do, don't give a gift of something that doesn't work properly, such as cheap bendy tools or hopelessly soft copper labels. It will just be an annoyance and every time the person looks at it, they will think of you. " Helen Rock, Sunday Tribune, 2005, December 4th 2005

Rus in urbe - bringing the country to new territories

When I was a student, I lived in the city centre. Time would fly by, and before I knew it I realised that I hadn't left the city for several months. This was in the days before people of my age had cars, or before we even knew anyone who had a car, so it was a Dart out to Killiney Hill or a bike ride along the South Wall if we wanted great open spaces or a dose of fresh air.

Why Irish-Grown Plants are Best

There are all sorts of reasons for buying Irish grown plants, and caring about the environment is only one of them. There is an increasing interest in where our food comes from, and ‘food miles’ has become an issue for many shoppers. The numerous farmers’ markets around the country are driving home the point that local is best. Is this the time that the horticultural industry – designers, landscapers, gardeners and retailers – should start applying some of the same principles to where their plants come from?

Gardens by the sea

We are surrounded by it here, and gardeners and garden designers love it – the sea.

Containers: gardening of roof-tops, balconies and terraces

For many people, gardening takes place on balconies, terraces and rooftops, and there is no access to open soil. In some respects, this makes things easier, as there are fewer limitations imposed by soil conditions. Some plants do better in containers than others. Before buying plants, consider various aspects which will impact on your plant choices, such as wind, amount of sunlight, access to rain water and amount of space.