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Tree specification – The basics – John Murphy

In the first of a series of articles, John Murphy, respected nurseryman, and owner of Annaveigh Plants addresses a growing knowledge deficit by getting...

Let’s get Ireland growing – Sandra Doran

Sandra Doran explains how Irish garden retailers are uniting under the direction of Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) to deliver world-class standards REI was approached last...

Céad Mĺle Fáilte – Rachel Doyle

On behalf of Ireland’s extended horticultural family, HORTICULTURE CONNECTED is delighted to welcome garden retailers from around the world for the 2014 Garden Centre...
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On the inside looking out – Liam Kelly

Garden retail expert, Liam Kelly explains how observing best practice from other retail sectors can be inspiring, motivating and ultimately profitable Perhaps more than any...
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HC Print Spring 2014

CONTENTS NEWS 03 HORTICULTURE NEWS GENERAL 06 BORD BIA AWARDS Ireland’s top horticulture businesses RETAIL 10 THIS COUNTS Leading retail consultant Liam Kelly explores positive and negative impacts on discount...
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Thinning the sward – Eamon Kealy

Eamon Kealy, turfgrass specialist and lecturer in horticulture at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, sets out a concise strategy for managing areas of heavy...
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A specific landscape problem

A landscape specification is a written document, which sets out an explicit set of requirements to be satisfied within a contract. As such, it...
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Water wise – Paul Kunkels

Paul Kunkels, owner and operator of Irritec, traces the lines of irrigation history and provides some insightful guidance on how to make the right...

Bord Bia Awards – Ireland’s top horticulture businesses

Bord Bia presents annual Amenity Horticulture Awards Bord Bia presented its Quality Awards for the garden industry at a lunch event in Bord Bia headquarters...
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Spring 2014 – Horticulture News

NATURAL CAPITAL: IRELAND’S HIDDEN WEALTH This coming April 28th and 29th will see the National Botanic Garden, Glasnevin host a conference of utmost importance to...

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