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The winter garden can be a very peaceful garden offering a break from the routine gardening chores of summer lawn mowing, hedge cutting, weeding, etc.

As the growing season slows down and prepares to rest for the winter months ahead, gardening takes a change of direction. Foliage is beginning to change coats, putting on its rust and red shades of autumn; annual bedding plants are dying off while perennials on the other hand are storing up food supplies for the dormant season ahead. All things considered autumn enters and leaves in a blaze of colour.

This property is incomparable with any other property for sale in its location and with an asking price of just €289,000 also makes for a bargain buy in today’s market. Well positioned in the River Oaks estate it has tarmac driveway with manicured lawns to the front and superb rear garden complete with paved patio area, paved walkways, rockeries, and charming summer house.

The next meeting of the Ballina and Mayo North Garden and Flower Club will take place in the Merry Monk on Wednesday May 6 at 8pm.

Barna is a well serviced seaside village and this residence comprises a large two storey detached home with a private back garden with mature trees so the property is not overlooked. The house is alarmed and benefits from having oil fired central heating. Upon entering this home, you will be amazed by the standard of finish with good quality tiles throughout, high ceilings with coving, recessed lights, and modern kitchen and bedroom units.

The sun now shines through your window late into the evening and those long bright evenings provide encouragement to get work done on the garden, and in the house.

I am not a lover of the cold weather believe me, and I often dream of warmer climes, but dreaming is all it can be for the moment, so I strongly suggest that you invest in a pair of thermals and brave the winter elements in the garden with me.

The easiest type of gardening for this time of year is what I term armchair gardening. Easy work this might be, but vital nonetheless.

Now the Christmas tree and decorations will soon be taken down and put away and the New Year’s celebrations are almost behind you, you are no doubt ready to start gardening again. Are you feeling motivated? I do hope so because there is much to be done.

Top Irish landscape designer and horticulturist Mark Grehan has the ultimate top 10 tips to ensure your garden is in full bloom this summer without breaking the bank.