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Athalassa

Could anyone give me directions from Larnaca to the Forestry Department at Athalassa which I believe sells plants to the public. Thank you. Joyce ...

strong long lasting weedkiller?

what is the strongest weedkiller available in Cyprus? and how long before weeds start growing again. have cleared the weeds but need to kill the roots some of which are 1 inch thick, any ideas greatly appreciated. Danny ...

Animal friendly weed killer?

Can anyone help, our comunal garden is over grown with weeds, is there a weed killer in Cyprus that can purchased that is not any danger to dogs and cats. Thanks Cheryl ...

flies

A tip from my deceased Granny for getting rid of flies was "Lavender". I don't think there were as many flies in the old day's, but she always had some lavender in the house, and i do the same now. It's not 100% but it's re ...

when to plant seeds?

Am new to gardening in Cyprus and could do with a bit of advise. I have tomato, chilli, pepper, coriander and basil seeds. When show I plant them and any tips on good soil/compost needed? Many thanks ...

Keeping down weeds

Hi All Might not be the most cost effective method , but when installed looks great > In the Middle East on large projects we Designed and installed "Terram " Filter Fabric , then on top of that Spread a layer of ...

Orchids

I'm new to Larnaca....does anyone know where I can buy orchids? ...

Hibiscus

Hi all, can any one help? all my Hibiscus hedges appear to be going a yellow colour. They are 8 years old and seem to be getting worse, any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Shan ...

Ice Cap

I see that the Greenies have taken anothe r bit of a knock as the whole Ice Cap melthing thing has now been discarded as the evidence didn't exist and that it was all based on one mans guess... Guess that's why they're now ...

Discarded Batteries

Have I dreamt it or did I see somewhere a collection point for discarded batteries? Anyone know?? Joan ...

Garden Winter Cutback - can you recommend anyone

Hi, We need to have our garden in Ayia Thekla cut back for the winter. Any recommendations or anyone interested? Thanks Colette ...

Aloe Vera plant

Hi all, Lately I have been hearing a lot about Aloe Vera plants and everything they are good for, especially different kind of skin conditions. Now, I wouldn´t know what they look like even if I stumbled upon one but does ...

Roses.

I have 2 roses in pots on my balcony. One red and one yellow. The leaves and flowers mostly on the red one has a white covering. I believe this is a fungus but it is not readily removed. I have tried to buy a funguside with ...

Fruit trees

We have manderin, lemon and a jaffa trees and they're all looking a bit sad. They need a good cut back I think. Can anyone tell me what shape we should cut them into. The trees are about 3 years old but we've never had an ...

Answers to sea levels rising please.

My question is this: If sea levels are rising,why can't we remove some of the sea bed to accommodate this increase in water? If the bottom was dredged in shallower areas and the residue used for flood defences, why would t ...

Copenhagen; was it worth it?

Seems like this hugely expensive 'meeting' could almost be called a failure, since there is no binding agreement, and countries will be 'self-evaluating' whether or not they are reducing carbon-emission levels............. ...

Volcanoes and global climate change

I have often seen and heard remarks that volcanoes produce far more CO2 than us puny humans. I came across one yesterday that said that one volcano produced more in two weeks than humans produced in 20 years (or 60 years, ac ...

insects

Does anyone know what the small beetle type insect is. Its black with red on its back. We have a major infestation of them in our fence and walls. Any advice on how to get rid of them please and if they will damage the fence ...

Cyprus Plants

Hi, I would like to take a plant from Cyprus and replant it in the UK. Can anyone recommend one that would survive. My Dad passed away a few months ago and my Mum is making a memorial garden. He loved Cyprus very much ...

SAND free to good home!

I have about 1 1/2 tonnes of builders sand outside my house.. if anyone needs any please call and collect (shovel available) 99208165 Dhekelia Rd area ...

Citrus Leaf Miner?

Our young citrus trees (orange, lemon, kaffir lime) appear to be infected with Citrus Leaf Miner (this photo is very similar to ones I've found on tinternet). Any advice on treatment - the various remedies I've seen ra ...

Serious pruning

Hi all i have numerous well established trees/bushes all around my property and i want to prune them back. I broke my hedge trimmer on them by trying to cut branches too thick for it. I don't just want to trim off the new g ...

Contract signed for Wind Park in Cyprus

Cyprus is to get its first wind park, one of the biggest in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The operation of the wind park is a step towards meeting EU objectives relating ...

Grape Vine for a balcony in Agia Napa?

Looking for advice from someone who has grown a productive, potted, grape vine in Agia Napa. I need one to cover the pergola of an upstairs terrace - so it will have to be planted in a large pot. Best variety? Supplier ...

Can you grow bamboo in Cyprus?

I've always wanted to have some bamboo plants and have researched the different kinds. I was wondering if anyone here had bamboo growing in their yards. Roseanne ...

Where to buy standard roses and choisya

We live in Paphos and have trawled most garden centres/nurseries in town looking for quality standard roses and a shrub called choisya, without success.We were advised to try further afield and would appreciate any help from ...

White fungus

is covering all the red flowering type shrubs in our courtyard - fungus is white and sticky and contains small insects. Any idea what they are/how best to get rid of - it seems to be killing the shrubs completely, despite da ...

Lemon tree question

Hi, My lemon tree has lots of lemons on but they are green and not changing, been on there a long time now. The question is should I remove them, can use them green, and would newer ones grow after if I did. Thanks Su ...

Gardening question

Does any body know why some of the leave on my geranium hove lost their colour when some are still realy green? Cyan. ...

Water Butt

Don't laugh but does anyone know where I can get a water butt, with tap from? Sue ...

Allotments

The landowner has marked the land to show the allotment areas now. Please contact me for further information as to how to get to the plot or if you would like to be taken. ...

sodium chlorate weedkiller

I want to get rid of some weeds and then gravel the area so I want to find somewhere that supplies Sodium Chlorate - a weedkiller that remains in the ground to stop any regrowth. I do not want to use glyphosate as that will ...

laural

have a massive laural bush in my garden (wales) and this past few weeks it has started to dye off on app 30/% to one side only. not had any weedkiller ect anywhere nr it, any ideas any-one why this could be happening ...

Book review on Climate Change

Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions Dr A. Barrie Pittock Résumé: If I were to say that this book was unique, I would be accused of using a hackneyed technique of criticism. However, this time ...

creeper?

hi im a novice in gardening and would love some tips please im after a climber / creeper that will grow very quick, that is quite cheap and loves cyprus conditions. id purchase in paralimni area if you know of any ...

to prune or not to prune?

8) Hi! I will soon be taking possesion of a ground floor apartment that has a well stocked small garden..it contains bourgainvilla (sp) and hibiscus as well as a clementine tree amongst others. These particular items are s ...

cat probs what do i do

We have just moved into a house and the lady opposite has about 3 cats 4 kittens and loads of dogs. I like animals too but not when I have just planted all my flowers at the back of the patio in a huge wooden stand my husba ...

Allotments

I am trying to find out if there would be a market to provide allotments to residents and how i could best provide this service. Please contact me if you are interested in renting an allotment and to give me your feedback. < ...

Garden shears

Need garden shears sharpened, any ideas? ...