<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hortiland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional landscape design, garden build, and maintenance services in Wexford, Wicklow, and Dublin South. Quality horticulture by Hortiland.]]></description><link>https://www.hortiland.ie/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hortiland.ie/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Blooming Success in Clay: Unveiling the Secrets of Herbaceous Perennials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey Garden Enthusiasts! If you've ever felt the frustration of trying to coax life from clay soil, you're not alone. Here in the heart of Co. Wexford, where clay is king, I embarked on a mission four years ago – a mission to transform gardens into vibrant havens. Today, I'm thrilled to share the tale of triumph over clay and unveil the secrets of herbaceous perennials that stole the show. The Backstory: A Landscape Designer's Quest: Picture this: a landscape designer armed with shovel and...]]></description><link>https://www.hortiland.ie/post/blooming-success-in-clay-unveiling-the-secrets-of-herbaceous-perennials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695f0eab1088ef84d90fb3d2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:53:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d8aff_4bc6e54d4099490ab870b3e6b6649581~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Orsula Adler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A very delicate looking but truly hardy Salvia]]></title><description><![CDATA[I started to grow a few years ago a very unique looking perennial. I didn’t know at that stage that a very tall, delicate looking plant can be that hardy. I did try since in very poor soil, clay, sandy and in very windy conditions too and I can tell I had a very pleasant surprise. This is a Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White'. clar Common name is Clary Sage, as all Salvias it is a medicinal plant with so many benefits but most importantly for us, it has a very attractive...]]></description><link>https://www.hortiland.ie/post/a-very-delicate-looking-but-truly-hardy-salvia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695f0eab1088ef84d90fb3d1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:18:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d8aff_f31312ab1a124d45b60e14918e207c4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Orsula Adler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 best trees for windy areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10 best trees for windy areas - this will give you an idea where to find the right tree for your windy garden. ]]></description><link>https://www.hortiland.ie/post/the-10-best-trees-for-windy-areas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695f0eab1088ef84d90fb3d0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:47:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d8aff_8b37fe9dd6ef4c498bfd46b06e641f7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_999,h_525,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Orsula Adler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A colour for your shady corners - Aquilegia vulgaris ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amazing spring plant - it can be found the right spot for it in any garden. Even if you have a formal, cozy/cotta ge garden or just a small balcony Aquilegia  sp.  can make you smile for a few weeks in the early season. Also called columbine or granny's bonnet – funny names – this specie is a native European one and it’s a flowering herbaceous  perennial plant  that can grow 1.2 m tall. The usual height is 70 - 80 cm especially if you grow them in a pot/container. This is a semi-shade...]]></description><link>https://www.hortiland.ie/post/a-colour-for-your-shady-corners-aquilegia-vulgaris</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695f0eab1088ef84d90fb3cf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d8aff_a25d088cfe2743a8b7cd4e0df35ad848~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_956,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Orsula Adler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overlooked by neighbours? Screening plants...The solution for the eternal problem!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we move in a townhouse after living years and years in an apartment with small or no balcony the best thing we realize how nice a very neglected lawn can be. Just after few days we realize that all the neighbours are way too close to our back garden :) I have the solution for this problem! I found the right plant for every price range. There are a few things we have to discuss before we get into details. You have to know how windy is your garden and if you get a chance just check the...]]></description><link>https://www.hortiland.ie/post/overlooked-by-neighbours-screening-plants-the-solution-for-the-eternal-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695f0eab1088ef84d90fb3ce</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:42:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d8aff_29d8f30ecdcb4376b7eb49d6645b6cad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Orsula Adler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Red of the Spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geum  'Mrs Bradsaw' is a herbaceous perennial, the plant that has everything we would love to see in a garden: looks brilliant, long flowering season, maintenance free and hardy. Geum  'Mrs Bradshaw' starts to flower from April (I had some in March if you have a sheltered garden) until late summer. It is on of the first ones of the season. You have to keep just two thing is mind: 1.  place in a sunny border 2. deadhead it sometimes to generate growing of new flowering stems This beauty is...]]></description><link>https://www.hortiland.ie/post/the-red-of-the-spring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695f0eab1088ef84d90fb3cc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:41:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d8aff_dc59f3e22581430185a30074b4cfa20d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_790,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Orsula Adler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unconventional...but very convenient raised beds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unconventional but very convenient raised beds ]]></description><link>https://www.hortiland.ie/post/unconventional-raised-beds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695f0eab1088ef84d90fb3cd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:39:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d8aff_efdfdc69e9804937946d7022c7749471~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Orsula Adler</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>