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Quiet gardening tools
Why should we use 'quiet' gardening tools? They are often cheaper, easier to store, longer-lasting, nicer to use and often more effective than their noisy alternatives.
Quiet gardening tools
Why should we use 'quiet' gardening tools? They are often cheaper, easier to store, longer-lasting, nicer to use and often more effective than their noisy alternatives.

Some great garden plants just delivered to our ...
With National tree week coming up on the 19th March, we have selected a range of semi-mature trees and shrubs that are suitable for urban and suburban gardens. Additionally, we...
Some great garden plants just delivered to our ...
With National tree week coming up on the 19th March, we have selected a range of semi-mature trees and shrubs that are suitable for urban and suburban gardens. Additionally, we...

Dublin trees: trees that grow well in and aroun...
A list of trees that grow well in and around Dublin, including gardens, parks, streets and wild places.
Dublin trees: trees that grow well in and aroun...
A list of trees that grow well in and around Dublin, including gardens, parks, streets and wild places.

Why are some Irish gardens bleak and empty?
Do gardens that are bleak and empty reflect their owners' feelings about the natural world? Can you make space for more plants in your garden, especially trees?
Why are some Irish gardens bleak and empty?
Do gardens that are bleak and empty reflect their owners' feelings about the natural world? Can you make space for more plants in your garden, especially trees?

Christmas & new year opening hours
Howbert & Mays (shops and office) will be taking a well-deserved break from 2.00 pm on Christmas Eve (24th December) until Monday 2nd January 2023. We would like to wish...
Christmas & new year opening hours
Howbert & Mays (shops and office) will be taking a well-deserved break from 2.00 pm on Christmas Eve (24th December) until Monday 2nd January 2023. We would like to wish...

New artwork in our Clare Street shop
A new selection of artworks in our Clare Street shop. Drop in on Thursday 15th December between 6.00 and 8.00pm to see our latest selection, and for a glass of...
New artwork in our Clare Street shop
A new selection of artworks in our Clare Street shop. Drop in on Thursday 15th December between 6.00 and 8.00pm to see our latest selection, and for a glass of...