|
soil stabilising plants
Where can i get information for someone who needs to plant soil
stabilising plants in soil/chalk on their new property in Cyprus. Is there one particular source like website or book? Would it be the same as for a hillside in the south of England? -- Janet Tweedy |
soil stabilising plants
In article , Sacha
writes This should be a good start http://www.gardenclubofcyprus.com/ Think they tried them and whoever they talked to - were home gardeners, These plants need to be put in on a quite big scale and before anything else so they need information on a more commercial footing I guess. i suggested landscapers or even developers. -- Janet Tweedy |
soil stabilising plants
"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message ... Where can i get information for someone who needs to plant soil stabilising plants in soil/chalk on their new property in Cyprus. Is there one particular source like website or book? Would it be the same as for a hillside in the south of England? -- Janet Tweedy Janet I have a friend who has a house out there, in fact he is there now but will be back soon. I will ask him for any tips and advice. Mike -- .................................... I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight. .................................... |
soil stabilising plants
On 27/10/2012 11:22, Janet Tweedy wrote:
Where can i get information for someone who needs to plant soil stabilising plants in soil/chalk on their new property in Cyprus. Is there one particular source like website or book? Would it be the same as for a hillside in the south of England? What about : Carpobrotus edulis Common Name: Iceplant, Hottentot fig, Kaffir fig http://www.finegardening.com/plantgu...-iceplant.aspx |
soil stabilising plants
In article , Sacha
writes Start Googling! http://cyprus.angloinfo.com/af/224/c...and-landscape- design.html They have googled Sacha but said they couldn't find much practical help. They are good on the Internet but not such good gardeners so just needed ideas of plants to use in their soil and spacing, numbers what size to get etc. -- Janet Tweedy |
soil stabilising plants
In article , Sacha
writes Hopefully, a society with many members will have someone living in the same area and be able to give them first-hand information, as well as direct them to a reputable landscaper. Yes i think the problem was that they could find people to tell them what to grow but not specifically for stabilising soil. I'll pass on the sites recommended though so thanks. -- Janet Tweedy |
soil stabilising plants
In article , Sacha
writes Most people build a swimming pool and a shaded terrace and spend their time in those and don't sit out on a lawn in the glare of the sun! Oh they already have ideas for plants around the pool! They also have planned the terrace etc. (one's an interior designer) it was just that they were thrown when they were advised to get soils stabilising plants before they even started on constructing a garden. They have a beautiful garden around here, immaculate and interesting his rooms (one's a dentists) open via French windows onto the actual lawn and pond etc. -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
soil stabilising plants
In article , David Hill
writes What about : Carpobrotus edulis Common Name: Iceplant, Hottentot fig, Kaffir fig http://www.finegardening.com/plantguide/carpobrotus-edulis-iceplant.aspx Oh that's interesting, Edulis is a nursery not too far from here which we have all been planning to visit but never yet got round to. The owner grows the wonderful Miscanthus nepalensis. -- Janet Tweedy |
soil stabilising plants
In article , Sacha
writes Then it may be best for them to get in touch with a specific landscaper or two and get their opinion. It's very dry most of the time, so that will bring its own problems in terms of cracking soil but obviously, it can be done or there would be no houses in Cyprus! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/ Yes, agreed, Sacha, they just asked for my advice as i passed them in the gym this morning, he's also my dentist so want to be helpful :) -- Janet Tweedy |
soil stabilising plants
In article , Sacha
writes As in "let's not hurt each other"?! Quite agree. Mind you, I bet he'd send you a bill if you'd consulted him about your back molar! ;-) -- Indeed but since may I have cracked several teeth up the middle through the roots (clenching teeth in sleep) so his work has been appreciated -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
Quote:
Olive trees spring to mind. |
soil stabilising plants
On 27/10/2012 11:22, Janet Tweedy wrote:
Where can i get information for someone who needs to plant soil stabilising plants in soil/chalk on their new property in Cyprus. Is there one particular source like website or book? Would it be the same as for a hillside in the south of England? Have a look around to see what grows on the local hillsides. ISTR some wild lupins are supposed to be good at preventing erosion. They also have pretty flowers and self seed downhill. Various groundcover mesembs and sedums should be OK there too. But check that they are not designated as unwanted pest plants first! -- Regards, Martin Brown |
soil stabilising plants
In article , Martin Brown
writes Have a look around to see what grows on the local hillsides. ISTR some wild lupins are supposed to be good at preventing erosion. They also have pretty flowers and self seed downhill. Various groundcover mesembs and sedums should be OK there too. But check that they are not designated as unwanted pest plants first! Thanks Martin and Granity - yes i shall tell him. He has been in contact with the other suggestions as well so at least he has something to go on. Janet -- Janet Tweedy |
| All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:07 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
GardenBanter