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?
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Janet Tweedy

In article , Sacha
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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.
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Janet Tweedy

"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message
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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?
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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

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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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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

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.
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Janet Tweedy

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.

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Janet Tweedy

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.
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Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

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.
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Janet Tweedy

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!
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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
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Janet Tweedy

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! ;-)
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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
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Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

Can I suggest only using native species, otherwise, if it's going to be an area left to it's own devices, the law of unforeseen consequences may kick in.

Olive trees spring to mind.

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!

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Regards,
Martin Brown

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
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Janet Tweedy