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What is ‘Chitting’ a Potato?

You may or may not have heard of the term ‘Chitting’ before. This is a gardening term which is used to describe the process that encourages the seed potato to sprout faster. This will speed up the growing process, allowing you to get a head start on your gardening this …

Horkans Love in the Garden

Love in the Garden

Love is in the air…and also in the garden. Here at Horkans, we’re all about bringing the love to your garden. In this blog we’ll tell you how to bring your romantic wild side to the outdoors.  The Roots to your Heart Why not celebrate your loved one this Valentines …

Before and After patio moss removal

De moss & Clean your Path

Is your patio or driveway infested with moss? The weather over the last few months has meant that our patios and other hard surface areas in the garden have become a breeding ground for moss and they have become a bit of an eyesore. Here at Horkans, we’ve created the …

Snow

Protect your garden from snow & frost

The weather has become much colder recently in Ireland. Snow and frost have arrived in many areas of the country and gardeners are wondering – how can I protect my garden from the cold weather? We’re here to give you all the advice you need on how to protect your …

New years resolutions

New year’s resolutions for gardeners

Starting a new year is great for many reasons. It’s all about change – developing good habits, and getting rid of the bad ones. If you’d like to develop your gardening skills this year, why not create some new year’s resolutions for gardening! We’ve listed a few below to help …