The language that people use for these fascinating plants is reminiscent of the descriptions of plague or murdering invaders. Ivy is a native Irish species that can tolerate dense shade and often ...

Sir, – I think Richard Nairn is missing the point (“Ivy is one of the most misunderstood Irish plants. It does not suck the life out of trees or strangle them”, Weekend, October 26th).

What attracted him was the absence of farming and the abundance of native plants, including hazel, willow, birch, and holly.

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Also much-maligned is the honeysuckle, one of the first woodland plants to come into leaf in spring Ivy is one of the most misunderstood Irish plants. It does not suck the life out of trees or ...

The scene is a tranquil one, in the early Irish sunlight. Despite the stack of animals, everyone seems perfectly calm. Nearby, another white goat stands patiently in the grass, as if awaiting a turn, ...

This year, I saw red holly berries more than two months ago — trees working hard to feed hungry birds or is that a myth?

Join our Irish travel Facebook ... or anything leafy you can plant a tree. A small crab apple works just as well as a large oak. Evergreens such as pyracantha and ivy are attractive to shy birds ...

The nights may be drawing in but there’s still time to plant some glorious winter flowers and foliage to brighten up your ...

The decor is pared-back and restful, the dining room’s main decorative features being the enormous pot plants that stand sentinel ... Le Caprice (RIP), the Ivy (now multiplying like measles ...

Unfortunately, English ivy has a number of unpleasant issues that are often overlooked. Among them are the fact that it's ...

You might be wary of ivy if you have it in your garden. After all, ivy is known for growing out of control and sapping the ...