, GARDENING IN MURCIA, GENERAL

Striking hoopoe a rewarding sight in MurciaLook out for this long-billed beauty, with its distinctive crest and hooting song, in Murcia this winter There’s nothing quite like a stroll in the Spanish countryside on a winter’s morning and finding the wealth of natural beauty it has.. 25/01/2022

11 reasons why it is worth putting in artificial grass: LawnHub shares the benefits of artificial grassFor many gardeners, artificial grass is better than grass because it’s more practical and looks just as good as real grass There’s nothing like having a green space in your home that you can enjoy at any time of year and which doesn&rsquo.. 14/12/2021

More than just pools: meet Megarsa, the most versatile construction company in the Murcia regionKitchens, bathrooms, gardens, home security… how one company adapted to be the building and renovations market leader in Murcia For an expat-run business to survive and thrive in Spain, it needs to be flexible and grow with the changing realities..

Leroy Merlin stores in the Region of Murcia: huge range of home, garden and DIY products Everything you need to create your perfect home Leroy Merlin is one of the Region of Murcia’s top suppliers of home, garden and DIY products. With items ranging from garden sheds and power tools to bathroom furniture and air-conditioning, you&rsquo..

Encina Garden maintenance, design, pruning, clearance in the Murcia RegionProfessional gardening services by English speaking professional gardeners Encina is run by Raúl, who has worked in the UK for many years as well as in Spain and is a fully fluent English- speaking gardening professional, available for work throughout..

The Geranium moth in Southern SpainHow to recognise and deal with the Geranium Moth One of the great glories of Spanish gardening is the vibrant colour of Mediterranean plants, geraniums being a particular favourite amongst expats because of their hardy nature and generous displays of..

Home Space Homes and Gardens for all building, property maintenance, pool construction and garden improvement projects in the Murcia region.Quality, experience and a huge range of building and home improvement services based in Hacienda del Alamo and covering all areas. The team at Home Space Home & Garden have been supplying a wide range of services in and around the prestigious golf resort..

Wild tortoise ownership in Murcia and Spain: illegal but surprisingly commonHow to get back on the right side of the law if you own a tortoise in Murcia Many members of the public are unaware of the fact, but since 1st July 2015 it has officially been illegal in Spain to own a pet common or spur-thighed tortoise, despite the..

Block planting used with success in central Murcia A solid structure supports practical block underplanting Gardeners moving to Spain are always struggling to cope with the demands of the Spanish climate and here in Murcia there are many factors to contend with for those building new gardens... 30/12/2014

Imaginative pruning of olive trees in Murcia City Olive trees really are a Mediterranean gardener’s best friend Looking for new ideas is an endless process when attempting to build a garden in an unfamiliar climate, and after several years of fighting the elements the most practical approach.. 30/12/2014

The Datura Stramonium is a dangerous plant The Datura stramonium or jimson weed grows throughout the Region of Murcia This week national Spanish TV carried a report about a plant which is worryingly common throughout the Region of Murcia, the Datura stramonium plant, also known as jimson weed, devils..

What to do when an uninvited Queen takes up residence Dealing with bee and wasp nests It´s funny how things pan out. Last year we were running around trying to find a beekeeper for everyone else and this year we needed one ourselves. The office is a converted garage area, so we have left the.. 26/04/2011

Inspirational Gardens in the Region of Murcia, great ideas you can adapt for yourself One of the most beautiful places in Aguilas to enjoy a summer drink and a great source of inspiration Rincon del Hornillo, Aguilas   This little corner of Aguilas is inspirational to gardeners with gardens of all sizes, right through.. 30/06/2010

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 hot.. 14/06/2010

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 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..

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

Gardening in Spain, Hard Landscaping- Why does all the coating keep falling off the walls? One of the most important parts of creating a manageable garden with low ongoing maintenance and minimal water use is hard landscaping. For many residents living on urbanizations, walls are the first stage, but as with all things we have to battle.. 28/01/2010

Spanish gardening - Carobs, worth their weight in gold? Costa Cálida Gardening, carobs Carobs- worth their weight in gold? Nearly every country property in this area has at least one carob tree, currently dropping pods all over the floor and making a lot of mess, so if you have these in your.. 04/09/2009

Jobs for March/April, Cut back Aloe Arborescens How 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 spike s and tidy the plant up for the summer..