Reseeding – 10 Steps to a Successful Reseed May 19, 2023Petr Mild Reseeding – 10 steps to a successful reseed by Daniel Hession – Nutritionist and Technical Manager 1. Identify paddocks for reseeding Poorer performing paddocks should be targeted. Use grass measuring...
Sunflower Competition at St. Attracta's National School, Ballaghadereen April 27, 2023Petr Mild Homeland Ballaghaderreen have partnered with St Attracta National School in Ballaghadreen, Co. Roscommon to host a Sunflower growing competition with their young students! Last week, Anita McNicholas, Garden Centre Manager...
Aurivo Helping Day - Ballaghaderreen Community Garden April 27, 2023Petr Mild On Wednesday 26th April Aurivo team members worked together using their Aurivo Helping Day to come together to transform this garden for the community of Ballaghaderreen. Our teams at Aurivo have helped in...
Top Tips for Sowing Flower Seeds January 17, 2023Petr Mild Be prepared for sowing seeds any time of year, with help from Homeland's guide to sowing Flower Seeds. This guide gives easy to follow steps for achieveing a successful bloom...
Aurivo supports The Great Yellow Bumblebee EIP Project October 19, 2022Petr Mild The Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus), is Ireland’s rarest bumblebee species and is currently classified as ‘Endangered’ on the Irish Red List, and ‘Vulnerable’ at a European level. The...
Pollinator Friendly Plants to Promote Bee & Pollinating Insect Populations October 19, 2022Petr Mild All pollinators need help! Pollinators need flowers to feed on from Spring through to Autumn Pollinator-friendly plants for YOUR GARDEN Our pollinating insects are in decline. One third of our...
Sensory Garden at Our Lady of Mercy Primary School Sligo September 28, 2022Petr Mild Pictured Top Right Photo: Andrew Hodgson, Aidan Elliott, Keith Keenan, Arlene McGoldrick and Niall Brennan Our team from Homeland Plus Sligo were able to assist on a very special project at...
Homeland Claremorris - Garden Centre 10th Birthday May 05, 2022Petr Mild The team at Homeland Claremorris finally got their chance to celebrate 10 years of their fabulous garden centre on Friday 29th April. Homeland Claremorris’ Garden Centre was officially opened in 2010,...
Spring Gardening Tips - by Brendan Farrell February 14, 2022Petr Mild The days are getting longer, the birds are getting louder and gardeners are getting restless. Spring is arriving and this is the season to plan and be prepared in the...
Autumn Gardening Tips September 23, 2021Petr Mild Autumn Gardening Tips General garden tasks Autumn is the season for some general gardening housekeeping. In September trim your hedges. Trim boxwood plants and treat with Topbuxus. Feed your...
Sowing a wildflower meadow September 01, 2021Petr Mild Did you know the best time to sow a wildflower meadow is in the months of September and October? A small wildflower meadow is a heaven for bio diversity and...