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STEPS TO DESIGNING YOUR GARDEN
1.Take a sheet of paper and write down everything you want your garden to be, DREAM BIG!! Think about the feelings you want to create when you are in the finished product & what it will need to achieve that desired outcome
2. Get out your site map or measure up your site
3. Do a soil test - this will include a drainage test and a PH test, including assessing the texture of the soil
4. Identify on the site plan where your entrance is, can you move it to improve the design?
5. Look at the location of driveway / carpark - again see if you can move it to improve the design or perhaps it is ideal where it is right now
6. Once you have decided on the design and layout of drive way and car park, draw this into your plan
7. Boundary Treatment - Decide what areas you want privacy / shelter and what type of boundary you want (ie) plants, fence, wall etc.,
8. Best Frost Resistant Hedges - Laurel, Beech, Whitethorn, Cotoneaster, Hornbeam, Red Robin, Holly, Leylands, Elaeagnus, Privet, Berberis
9. Dress up existing walls by painting them or put some trellis or Willow screening on the wall
10. Suggested Climbers For Walls - Hedera Paddy's Pride, Hedera Sulphur Heart, Red Ivy, Lonicera Sclerotina ( Honeysuckle) or Clematis
Climbers can also be used to dress up picket fencing and chain links wire fencing
Lots more to come on this next week!
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Clematis
If your looking for a way to dress up a wall or ugly structure in your garden then the beautiful CLEMATIS is your answer ! These beautiful climbers can give you up to 10 months of colour if you know how to combine them properly. Download our Free Cleamtis Information sheet at the end of this page. Clematis like sunny or semi shaded areas, depending on the variety you choose. They like free draining soil and they like their roots to be shaded. They will need trellis or wire to allow them to climb. If you are…
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Clematis
Posted on May 17, 2012 | No CommentsIf your looking for a way to dress up a wall or ugly structure in your garden then the beautiful CLEMATIS is your answer ! These beautiful climbers can give you up to 10 months of colour if you know how to combine them properly. Download our Free Cleamtis Information sheet at the end of this page. Clematis like sunny or semi shaded areas, depending on the variety you choose. They like free draining soil and they like their roots to be shaded. They will need trellis or wire to allow them to climb. If you are... -
Roses
Posted on March 16, 2012 | No CommentsGrowing Roses In my opinion a garden is simply not a garden without a Rose. A good Rose should flower for up to 5 or 6 months of the year, so you can see the value of having Roses in your garden! With this kind of flowering longevity, there are few other plants can compete. One reason you may be a little hesitant about planting Roses is the thought that Roses need a lot of work! This is a very common perception, but not altogether true. When you choose the right Rose, put it in the right... -
Gardening Classes Spring 2012
Posted on January 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsGardening Classes Spring 2012 Following the success of our various Gardening Classes this year, we have prepared the schedule for Spring 2012 Gardening Classes at Killarney Garden Centre. Make sure you book early to avail of the Early Bird discount offers and to ensure you reserve a seat on time. We have also included some great Day Courses for Spring 2012 on some topics that proved to be very popular last year, such as how to Grow Your Own Food, Garden Design and Layout and Rose Gardening to mention a few! -
Xmas Trees
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No CommentsBest Xmas Trees In Town – €29 + Free Delivery If you are still looking for a beautiful fresh Xmas tree at a reduced price with FREE delivery in Kerry area, then look no further! Customers have been telling us our Xmas Trees are the best Xmas Trees in Killarney this year. We have a small amount left and have decided in the spirit of Xmas to reduce the remaining few to €29 (originally €40) and offer you free delivery also! They are beautiful fresh Noble Fir trees you can see from the photos, they really are beautiful. Even if you... -
Xmas Goodies
Posted on December 15, 2011 | No CommentsKillarney Garden Centre Xmas Goodies Killarney Garden Centre Xmas shop is well on its way to being a massive success again this year, thanks to all of you who support us. In this video I wanted to show you some of the old relaibles and some great looking new Xmas additions int he shop this year. Once again this year our Xmas Battery lights are proving to be a massive seller, what a great idea they are and now come in pack of 20, 50 and 100! The design of the batter lights now also incudes a timer so you... -
Getting Rid Of Moss | Killarney Garden Centre
Posted on November 22, 2011 | No CommentsHow To Get Rid Of Moss Getting rid of Moss the easy way – Moss on driveways or other hard surfaces is a very common problem and as out Summer has not been the best this year it has given the Moss the upper hand !! Moss likes to grow in dark damp conditions hence the rise in growth this year and as we face into the Winter months it is time now to get rid of the moss. Otherwise if you do not get rid of the moss now you will be facing a bigger and more unsightly... -
How To Plant Laurel Hedging
Posted on November 20, 2011 | 4 CommentsPlant Laurel Hedging – Frost Proof Hedge LAUREL – has survived the last 2 hard winters with little difficulty. Laurel is an evergreen hedge capable of forming a high dense hedge quickly with a growth rate of about 1.5 FT – 2 FT per year. It grows well in sun and shade but generally does not grow very well in sea areas. If you live by the sea choose another hedge such as Escallonia, Griselinia or Fuchsia. In this video I will show you how to plant Laurel Hedging properly and how to get an established mature Laurel hedge quickly... -
Camellias | Jobs of the Week
Posted on November 15, 2011 | No CommentsKillarney Garden Centre Gardening Tips It's time for your Gardneing Jobs of the week again. If you have Camellias or want to grow them you will need to watch this video for some gret tips! As well as that now is the time to get busy planting your Winter colour. You can now get amazing colour in your garden in Winter by using winter flowering plants such as Winter pansies, violas, cyclamen, winter kale, primulas, xmas flowering cherry and the winter heathers. The winter heathers are very tough plants and will stay flowering all winter long. Make sure you use some... -
Rose Pruning | Jobs of the Week
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsPruning Roses At this time of the year, there are lots of jobs to be done in the garden. Some maintenance and others are in preparation for next Spring to ensure you get a head start and protect al your good work form this year. One thing that is very important to do at this time is to take care of your Roses. They will need a light prune at this time of the year. This is mostly to prevent wind damage. This is just a light prune now with a sharp secateurs. Make sure you cut the stems at... -
Growing Strawberries
Posted on October 28, 2011 | No CommentsGrowing Strawberries Strawberries are easily one of the most popular and delicious fruits to have in your garden and growing Strawberries can be one of the easiest ways to start. The amazing thing about fruit is you only have to plant it once and it will crop for many years, so it is amazing value and can save you lots on your grocery bills! Fruit can be grown in pots if space is tight or if digging the ground is not an option like for instance in rented accommodation. Stawberries are simple to grow in containers, you can grow them in hanging...