MURCIA LIFESTYLE

Southern Spain is becoming a desert. One company is using innovative organic farming techniques to turn that around (and make delicious almonds at the same time!)Almendrehesa has been committed for over a decade to regenerating the subsoil of southeast Spain’s countryside to combat desertification Everyone knows and loves the southeastern corner of Spain for its great weather, relaxed pace of life and.. 17/07/2026

When to water your plants during a Spanish heat wave, and why getting it wrong wastes more than just waterTiming makes all the difference between a garden that gets through the hottest days and one that wilts within them If you have a garden, terrace or even just a collection of pots, the arrival of a heat wave is the moment when your watering habits really.. 23/06/2026

5 garden plants that will keep mosquitos at bayThese natural repellents will keep your gardens and patios mosquito-free this summer The Spanish summer is once more stretching ahead of us, with days made for sunbathing and refreshing dips in the ocean and long, balmy evenings, perfect for catching up..

Aloe Saponaria, superb ground cover or specimen plant for any dry spanish gardenEssential plants for dry Spanish gardening, Aloe Saponaria, one of a gardeners best friends There is no point fighting the Spanish climate and trying to plant sappy flowers with soft leaves in order to create dry landscapes which will survive the.. 14/06/2010

Propagating lavender and enjoying one of the best dry landscaping plants at your disposal Gardening in Murcia, how to propagate lavender Lavender is one of the most important staples of Mediterranean gardening, the glorious vision of  idyllic stone cottages drifting in an undulating sea of fragrant lavender a favourite choice for lifestyle..

Oleanders, how to propagate and important information about the dangers of pruning them Gardening in Spain, Oleanders are extremely easy to propagate and very useful in a dry garden Oleanders are one of the most popular choices for hedging or for filling up large, empty spaces, and can also be extremely useful as topiary specimen trees in..

Propagating Ice plants, one of the easiest and best plants for this dry climate Gardening in Spain, Propagating Ice plants, a gardeners best friend. Were calling a whole selection of plants by this name, to avoid typing excessively long names and muddling up our lampranthus, delosperma and drosanthemums. For simplicities.. 14/05/2010

Spanish Gardening- Basic propagation techniques, Agave Americana Costa Cálida Gardening, Propagating Agaves These are the simplest plants to both grow or propagate. Their striking, architectural shapes dominate Spanish hillsides and fincas, grown for their extreme drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements.. 06/09/2009

Propagating Aeoniums Costa Cálida Gardening, aeoniums are a dry gardeners best friend  These beautiful, structural plants are one of the Spanish gardeners’ best friends, perfectly suited to the Spanish climate, requiring virtually no maintenance and ideal for..

Jobs for March/April, Cut back Aloe ArborescensHow to take cuttings from Aloe Arborescens CUT BACK Aloe Arborescens after flowering. This stunningly architectural plant has had it’s moment, so now’s the time to cut off the spent flower spikes and tidy the plant up for the summer. It..

Jobs for March/ April, Transplanting Osteospermums and taking cuttings Taking cuttings from osteospermums Gardening well in Spain requires adaptation. Searing summer heat, torrential autumn rains, fierce spring winds and rock laden soil present a challenging obstacle for all but the most resilient of plants, so the.. 24/03/2009

Jobs for March/ April - cutting back Lantanas Lovely Lantanas   During the winter months the lantana provides an almost continual show of ecstatic colour, rightfully earning its´place as a must have for the less energetic or water conscious gardener, its´vibrant, sunny.. 23/03/2009

Dividing and clearing canna plants Cannas grow well in sun or shade and spread rapidly                                   .. 23/03/2009