http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/ http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/chelsea-flower-show-marks-100-years-this-week-29280543.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/chelsea-flower-show-marks-100-years-this-week-29280543.html Celebrities flocked to the world's most famous flower show for a sneak preview ahead of the Queen's official visit Property & Homes Mon, 20 May 2013 12:13:15 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/go-gatsby-give-your-home-some-razzle-dazzle-29291532.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/go-gatsby-give-your-home-some-razzle-dazzle-29291532.html The new Great Gatsby movie is proving a big influence for decor fans who've been seduced by its glamorous, glitzy settings. Gabrielle Fagan sources Twenties-style ingredients to jazz up your home Property & Homes Thu, 23 May 2013 14:59:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/diarmuid-gavins-garden-designs-29269461.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/diarmuid-gavins-garden-designs-29269461.html As the ever-changing weather proves a constant challenge to us all, gardening maverick Diarmuid Gavin contemplates his own plot and offers tips on how to make the most of your garden, whatever the weather. Property & Homes Wed, 15 May 2013 12:23:06 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/its-an-adventure-for-kids-29279494.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/its-an-adventure-for-kids-29279494.html Scoil an Chroi Naofa is taking part in the 2013 innocent GIY Sow & Grow schools programme. Education Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/hardy-hybrid-blooms-despite-our-cold-clime-29278120.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/hardy-hybrid-blooms-despite-our-cold-clime-29278120.html One of the most beautiful rhododendrons is in flower these days, despite the unseasonable weather. This is Loder's rhododendron, claimed to be the finest of the many thousands of rhododendron hybrids that exist. Rhododendron species cross-breed freely and many nurserymen and keen amateurs have sought to improve on nature, successfully in this case. Property & Homes Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/jobs-in-the-garden-this-week-29276666.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/jobs-in-the-garden-this-week-29276666.html Root out weeds Property & Homes Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/the-pick-of-the-cherries-29276535.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/the-pick-of-the-cherries-29276535.html Create memories in your garden with cherry blossom, says Marie Staunton Property & Homes Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/investing-in-residential-units-could-beat-banks-29274262.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/investing-in-residential-units-could-beat-banks-29274262.html Falling bank deposit rates and the recovery in rents are combining to make investment returns on residential properties look attractive. This is especially the case in the areas of low prices and healthy rental demand. Property & Homes Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/how-can-we-minimise-our-inheritance-tax-bill-29274263.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/how-can-we-minimise-our-inheritance-tax-bill-29274263.html My wife and I are in our mid 70s and our retirement income comes from three rented properties: a commercial office on a long lease to a dentist and two apartments we have let to professionals. Property & Homes Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/views-of-the-sea-and-bray-from-the-gallery-29274252.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/views-of-the-sea-and-bray-from-the-gallery-29274252.html AS well as attractively laid out interiors, Droimeile has also been designed to enjoy spectacular views over The Irish Sea and southward to Bray Head. Property & Homes Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/threestoreys-on-the-howth-road-in-leafy-clontarf-29274256.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/threestoreys-on-the-howth-road-in-leafy-clontarf-29274256.html This substantial Edwardian period house, capturing the era of the First World War, enjoys an expanse of greenery, while also offering the opportunity for extension. Property & Homes Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/refurbished-country-home-with-a-heated-pool-and-landscaped-gardens-29274259.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/refurbished-country-home-with-a-heated-pool-and-landscaped-gardens-29274259.html Boden Park House is an attractively refurbished country house enhanced by an octagonal-shaped entrance hall and a balustrated outdoor rear balcony which overlooks its outdoor heated swimming pool and landscaped gardens. Property & Homes Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/diarmuid-gavins-tips-on-garden-maintenence-29269464.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/diarmuid-gavins-tips-on-garden-maintenence-29269464.html He offers the following design tips to gardeners who want their garden to look good, whatever the weather: Property & Homes Wed, 15 May 2013 12:24:06 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/grow-it-yourself-diary-29261592.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/grow-it-yourself-diary-29261592.html I VISITED my friends Suzie and Mike Cahn recently at their organic farm, Carraig Dulra, in the mountains at Glenealy, and came away with a large dose of greenhouse envy. This is a particularly toxic form of envy for the GIYer. Property & Homes Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/its-battle-stations-on-all-fronts-for-the-giyer-29261466.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/its-battle-stations-on-all-fronts-for-the-giyer-29261466.html There's lots to do in the garden in May, but all this hard work will banish your everyday cares, says Michael Kelly Property & Homes Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/grow-your-body-fuel-29261591.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/grow-your-body-fuel-29261591.html Asparagus - why Grow It? Property & Homes Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/i-love-the-peace-and-fresh-air-29261468.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/property-homes/i-love-the-peace-and-fresh-air-29261468.html At almost 83 years young, Billy Carson is the most experienced GIYer on the Skerries Allotments. Billy left home at 16 to go to sea, became a ship's carpenter and plied his trade in Belfast, Malahide and Cork. He has been settled in Skerries for many years and obtained a 5x10m allotment plot a year and a half ago. Before that he hadn't done any gardening for over 30 years. Property & Homes Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100