How to Sow a Wildflower Meadow (and Why It Matters for Bees )
Sowing wildflowers is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do for your garden and for pollinators. Here’s how to prepare, sow, and care for a wildflower...
Peter Dowdall on TV - RTE Gardener
Catch up on my latest television appearances where I share expert gardening advice, seasonal tips, and inspiration for gardens of every size.
From practical planting know-how to design ideas, this section brings together all my TV slots in one place, with videos you can watch back anytime.
Looking for an answer to a specific problem? Browse my Garden Q&A. Thinking about a bigger change? See my garden and planting design service.
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Planting Memories, How Gardens Help Us Mark Life’s Moments
Planting roses, trees, or shrubs to mark life’s milestones keeps memories alive. Discover how commemorative planting makes an Irish garden a living scrapbook of love and connection.
Peter Dowdall on TV
Planting Memories, How Gardens Help Us Mark Life’s Moments
Planting roses, trees, or shrubs to mark life’s milestones keeps memories alive. Discover how commemorative planting makes an Irish garden a living scrapbook of love and connection.
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.
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...