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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...