Dichondra repens (Latin) or wonder lawn is a small ground hugging plant that spread by underground runners. It does better in partial shade but is apt to die...
thanks, Are you the Batsheva that used to write for the Jerusalem Post many years ago ? ... From: BatSheva Kantor To: israeli_gardening@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hi , I want to get a compost bin but to put on my porch so I don't want one that is open to the ground. Has anyone seen one like this ? (I know they sell them...
What season does the olive tree loose its leaves ? My very small tree in a pot is loosing lots of leaves this week. Did I water it to much or not enough ?...
olive trees are evergreen. If they loose their leaves in pots it is due to over or under watering. It is difficult to grow olive trees in small pots. from...
you should dig them out, wrap them up in plastic wrap, and put them in your fridge till next year planting time. -s Shira Abel-Shvo Abel Communications ...
I have found that the best method for storing bulbs is as follows: Cleaning - after lifting them out of the ground, gently brush off any excess dirt. Do not...
In these times of water crisis, as we are renovating a house, I am planning to put water collection barrels under the downspouts of our roof gutters. I...
Coral colored flowers Hi, I saw this bush today here in Jerusalem, I find this plant very oriental looking. I've seen it in one other garden near my apartment....
I don't know what the name of the flower is, but thank you for sharing them with us. They are stunning, and your photos are lovely. -s Shira Abel-Shvo Abel...
"Frankel constantly refers to using vermiculite for starting seeds and making potting mix, and yet I’ve never seen it for sale in any garden center here. " ...
Hi You can buy vermiculite (in 4 grades of coarseness) as well as perlite, from the Agrical factory at Moshav HaBanim (at Hof HaBanim, just north of Zichron...
I wish to plant fruit trees and bushes instead of the back (badly kept) lawn. What are the best (and cheapest) places in the Sharon area, please. Thanks Pennie...
I hope not.in 1970, when I moved to Southern Maryland it was all over the place, it was the 'cash crop'. So I had a chance to experience what was involved...
Can anyone explain why my thriving 10-year old willow tree didn't survive this year? I was waiting for the buds, but it seems to be dead! Thanks Pennie...
Could you send pictures and where are you located ? ... From: Pennie To: Israeli_gardening@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:53 PM Subject:...
Hubby and I bought a home here in Shavei Shomron, near Schem/Nablus, and have finally gotten to where we can work on our garden. Currently we only have two...