While laying turf in the autumn is possible in Mediterranean and other mild winter climates, the temptation to do so should be resisted. It is far better to sow a temporary lawn for the winter instead.
While laying turf during the autumn is unthinkable in cold winter regions, in the mild winters typical of Mediterranean type climates, it is both possible and common. This does not necessarily mean it is a good idea. Although in most cases, the turf should survive the winter and regenerate in the spring, for the reasons I shall outline, it often proves to be a thoroughly bad move.
As much as we adore receiving a bouquet of flowers, we would love to enjoy these blossoms for a long time. We may not avoid fresh flowers from wilting but we can definitely prolong their vase life. This article shares some tips on how to extend the shelf life of a colorful bouquet of fresh flowers.
The messages of love, devotion and affection are historically bound to
flowers. The hidden meanings and messages was introduced by the Victorians when
it was difficult and inappropriate to show affections and feelings publicly.
The most ardent of lovers took great pleasure in sending flowers on Valentine’s
Day to indicate their intentions without speech!
Traditionally Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th
throughout Europe and America,
the gesture of sending a Valentine’s note or card and presenting flowers has
become a tradition for many people. The red rose is the most popular flower to
send and although a single red rose stem continues to be a favourite, lavishing
enormous bunches of red roses is gaining in popularity.
Discover how to choose the right kind of landscaping for your front yard.
People are always trying to give everyone good landscaping ideas. However, everyone has their own ideas that they want to use, and you do not want your yard to look like everyone else. Of course, before you turn down all landscape design ideas, there are a few that you have to avoid using yourself. Today we are going to cover some of the worst mistakes people make when it comes to landscaping. Some of them are small, and some of them you may have never knew. Either way, when you are done reading this, you will know what not to do in your yard!
Home gardeners in Mediterranean climates tend to forget that their plants need nutrients through the winter. Feeding in the autumn is probably the best time to ensure they receive what they need.
The tendency for many home gardeners is to think of the spring and summer as the principle feeding seasons for their plants. This may be true in cool, temperate climates, but much less so in Mediterranean and other regions that experience hot, dry summers, and mild wet winters.
The messages of love, devotion and affection are historically bound to
flowers. The hidden meanings and messages was introduced by the Victorians when
it was difficult and inappropriate to show affections and feelings publicly.
The most ardent of lovers took great pleasure in sending flowers on Valentine’s
Day to indicate their intentions without speech!
Traditionally Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th
throughout Europe and America,
the gesture of sending a Valentine’s note or card and presenting flowers has
become a tradition for many people. The red rose is the most popular flower to
send and although a single red rose stem continues to be a favourite, lavishing
enormous bunches of red roses is gaining in popularity.
Plumbago auriculata is one of the most useful landscaping shrubs available to the Mediterranean and dry climate gardener. It is often planted in the wrong place however, which gives this fine plant a bad name.
Plumbago auriculata, or Cape Plumbago, is a somewhat strange landscaping shrub. It has many fine qualities, not least its profuse blooming of sky blue flowers through most of the warm, growing season. For Mediterranean and dry climate gardeners in particular, its capacity to withstand drought, neglect and poor, alkaline soils makes it one of the most useful landscaping shrubs available. Yet it often induces negative reactions from home gardeners. Why is this?
