Advice
Planting & care guides
Practical, no-nonsense advice on planting and caring for trees, hedging and shrubs in the midlands — written by the team who grow them.
How to Plant Bare-Root Trees in Midlands Soil
Bare-root season is the best-value time to plant trees in Laois. Here's how to get them in the ground and established before spring.
Read guideHow Many Hedge Plants Do I Need? A Simple Guide
Single row, double row, 3 or 5 per metre — we break down how to calculate hedge plant numbers for any length of run.
Read guideYour Seasonal Planting Calendar for Co. Laois
What to plant and do in the garden each season in the midlands — from bare-root winter planting to summer bedding and autumn bulbs.
Read guideTurning Heavy Midlands Clay into Great Garden Soil
Clay holds nutrients but needs opening up. A simple, year-round approach to improving clay soil with mulch and organic matter.
Read guideHave a question we haven't answered?
Bring a photo, a soil sample or just a question — our team will help you choose the right plant and tell you how to keep it thriving.