John Manley has spent the vast bulk of his 25 year-plus journalistic career with The Irish News. He has been the paper's Political Correspondent since 2012, having previously worked as a Business ...

A garden does not need to have coconut trees or exotic fruits to feel tropical. Sometimes, all you need is the right plant with large, bright, textured petals to shift the mood. And Lavatera (Malva ...

Description: Like any other garden tender, I yearn for flowers that display vibrant color through every season. The usual path to this achievement is to either plan a complex collection of bulbs, ...

DEAR GARDEN COACH: I was recently on a garden tour and saw a beautiful plant that was a mallow, I think. I was wondering if you could give me some information about whether these are a good choice of ...