Natural Slug Control: Why “Natural Balance” Beats Toxic Pellets (and What to Use Instead)
Natural balance beats toxic pellets. Here’s how to control slugs with predator-friendly methods and wildlife-safe iron phosphate pellets.
Peter Dowdall’s Gardening Blog
Peter's Notes from the Garden
Welcome to Peter’s Notes from the Garden, the official blog
of Peter Dowdall, The Irish Gardener.
Here you’ll find seasonal gardening tips, planting advice,
and design inspiration for Irish gardens and beyond.
From shrubs and trees for structure to perennials for colour
and wildlife-friendly planting ideas, this is your go-to space for practical,
no-nonsense gardening advice all year round.
Featured post
Brighten Your Border: Late Summer & Early Autumn Flowering Perennials - Echinacea, Achillea & Aster ‘Monch’
As summer begins to wane, many gardens can slip into a lull. Early blooms have faded, yet autumn’s fiery foliage is still weeks away. This is the moment when late...
Peter Dowdall on TV
How to Take Hydrangea Cuttings: Simple Step-by-Step Guide with Peter Dowdall
Learn how to take hydrangea cuttings step by step. Peter Dowdall shows how to turn stems of Runaway Bride and Annabelle hydrangeas into new plants, using simple tools and a...
Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg - Easy Home Gardening Tips with Peter Dowdall
Learn how to grow your own food at home with Peter Dowdall’s simple tips: start tomatoes with a banana hack, plant potatoes in bags, climb beans on balconies, and protect...