Ahern Nurseries & Plant Centre

Ahern Nurseries & Plant Centre Our nursery began in 1992 growing bedding plants, we now grow everything from trees and shrubs to herbs and hedging. "Bringing your garden to life"
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A Plant for a shady spot.... No Problem. A patio that lacks interest or colour.......We can fix that. Something easy for the novice or something unusual for the seasoned gardener.......We have it. Know the plant you want but can’t remember the name.....just describe it. Just don’t know where to start.........ask for our advice, it’s free!! A modern garden room or an old fashioned cottage look.....

..we can help you out. Can't find what you’re looking for........leave it with us we'll source it for you.

04/06/2026

There is nothing quite like the intoxicating, sweet orange-blossom fragrance of Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ on a warm summer evening. Its stunning white, cup-shaped blooms with a subtle burgundy center are an absolute magnet for pollinators 🐝🦋🪰

🌸 Scented flowers all Summer
🌸 A true low-maintenance, hardy shrub
🌸 Grows 5ft x 5ft or 1.5m x 1.5m
🌸 Plant near the patio or walkway to enjoy the scent or even near a window opening
🌸 Prune lightly after flowering to encourage vigorous new growth

We only have 10 left in stock right now at €9.99 so grab yours today!!

03/06/2026

If you don’t fancy the full haircut that I did last week on the pot of trailing petunia then is might be the easier option
Reposting this from last year because it’s such good advice on how to make the most of your trailing Petunias!
So if you want a massive flush of petunia blooms this season? The secret is in the pinch! Don’t let your petunias get tall, leggy, and sparse. Pinching them back early encourages the plant to branch out, turning a single spindly stem into a dense, bushy mound completely covered in flowers.
🌸 Do this when your young plants are about 4 to 6 inches tall, or anytime they start looking leggy.
🌸 Locate the main central stem and pinch the tip right above a set of leaves. You can use your fingers or clean scissors/secateurs
🌸 This forces the plant to send out new shoots from the leaf nodes, ultimately doubling your blooms!
🌸 Don’t be afraid to give them a haircut mid-summer if they stretch out again.
🌸 Your reward will be a vibrant, non-stop wave of color all season long!

02/06/2026

Planting dry plants directly into compost is a very common mistake that can lead to plants struggling to root into freshly planted soil and in many cases dying! Many people think that watering the whole pot after planting will do the trick but that couldn’t be further from the truth!

🌸 Did you know that dry compost is naturally hydrophobic so it actually repels water!
🌸 Dry roots shrink and become brittle so without pre soaking, the plant will struggle to root into the surrounding soil, leading to slow growth and/or sudden wilting.
🌸 Fill a bucket with water and submerge your dry plant’s root ball. Leave it for 5–10 minutes until the air bubbles stop rising.
🌸 While not essential, I like to make sure the compost is also slightly wet before filling your pot or digging your hole

Follow for more garden tips and ideas 💡

01/06/2026

It was a case of fill the pots where ever we could today for customers who thankfully were happy to wait for the service which we really appreciated, these blue pots are sold out after today and I can see why, they are great quality with stunning design 💕

01/06/2026

Today was another level of busy here in the garden centre, pots were being loaded into the back of cars and jeeps faster than I could cope with 😂
We had a lovely couple in who had asked for pots to be filled and we of course were happy to oblige!
I love when customers give me free reign so I went with vibrant hot reds, yellows and oranges to compliment these stunning Atlantis pots with a green ceramic top, I love the way they turned out 💯🌸

31/05/2026

Hi everyone hope you’re having a great Bank Holiday Weekend!

We are OPEN today Sunday from 2pm to 5.30pm
OPEN tomorrow Bank Holiday Monday 9.30am to 5.30pm

Hope to see you over the weekend 💕🌸🌼😎

30/05/2026

Lads we’ve gone mad here this weekend with all the offers!!
A few days ago it was so hot we were passing out and now it’s rain rain rain 😅😅😅 so we’ve decided to give you lots of reasons to call in to us here at

Ahern Nurseries & Plant Centre
Sherins Cross, Kilmallock
Co. Limerick V35D892

29/05/2026

Offers on this June Bank Holiday Weedend!!

🌸 Geranium 3 for €10
🌸 Large Begonia 3 for €10
🌸 Osteospermum 3 for €10
🌸 Paris Daisy 3 for €10
🌸 Dahlia 3 for €10
🌸 Basket Plants 4 for €10

Open all weekend so pop in and grab a bargain!!

28/05/2026

If your petunias are looking a little leggy, don’t be afraid to give them a good trim. Cutting them back actually encourages bushy, new growth and guarantees a massive, colorful explosion of flowers in just a couple of weeks.

How and when to do it:
🌸 Locate the longest, leggy stems and cut them back by about a third to half their length.
🌸 Do this early in the season to encourage better plants
🌸 You can repeat even with single stems that look spare
🌸 Give them a fresh boost of plant food and water well, I like to use a slow release fertiliser in mine
Let me know in the comments below will you be making the cut??👇

27/05/2026

What a day!!! Temperatures have soared to 30c outside but over 40c inside and we are not able to cope with it 😂😂😂 This kind of weather is only fun if you are by a pool with a cocktail 😎🍹🍸but we kept going and apparently there’s a bit of thunder and lightning on the way ⚡️🌩️⛈️

I’m giving you the low down from start to finish here with this pot today! I’ve covered drainage, size, compost, planting and watering. This would be for a sunny spot in Ireland where temperatures reach a max of 31c but not very often 😎😎😎

Plants used:
Cosmos Sonata Carmine
Geranium zonal Pink Purple Eye
Petunia Vista Jazzberry and Coolberry
Nemesia Raspberry Swirl
Petunia Capella Rose
Ivy Leaf Trailing Peach Geranium
Petunia Queen of Hearts
Brachyscome Blue

Cost of Pot was €34.99
Cost of Plants was €29
Compost €6
TOTAL €69.99

Address

Sherins Cross, Kilmallock
Limerick
V35D892

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+353861002187

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