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Garden Centres are Closed

In accordance with Government stipulations, currently all garden centres are  closed. During the glorious weather we are currently experiencing, it is no surprise that everyone wants to be out in the garden, sowing, growing and de-mossing. At Horkans we are very fortunate to have our online delivery capability which is …

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Horkans Covid-19 Update: Behind the Scenes

During the glorious weather we are currently experiencing, it is no surprise that everyone wants to be out in the garden, sowing, growing and de-mossing.    Our stores are fully stocked with patio colour plants, lawn care products, trees, BBQs, Furniture and much more. Everything you need to get your …

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Gardening during COVID-19

The Coronavirus Covid-19 crisis shouldn’t keep you away from your garden. Quite the opposite, a lockdown is a great opportunity to get back into your own garden. We recognise the importance of getting outside and gardening, it’s good for our overall well being and it’s something really nice to do …

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Mother’s Day Plant: #ParaicsChoice

This Mother’s Day, the perfect gift for your mother is the beautiful Camellia Japonica. It is often called the Rose of Winter due to its gorgeous rose-like blooms. What is amazing about this plant is that it grows from a beautiful evergreen shrub which later evolves into a small tree. …

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Steps to Sowing Seeds Successfully

Sow your seeds, whatever the weather The Irish weather can keep us all cooped up inside the house when we don’t want to be. We are taken away from the outdoor activities we really enjoy, from gardening to exercising. Don’t let the awful weather we’ve had recently put you off …