Garden care guides
Short, practical notes on looking after a garden in the Cyprus climate.
Palm tree care in Cyprus and the red palm weevilPalms are part of the look of Cyprus gardens, from city villas to seaside homes. They are tough, but they have one serious pest on the island, the red palm weevil. Knowing how to prune and what to watch for protects your palm.Read the guide →
Caring for lemon, citrus and olive trees in CyprusMany gardens in Cyprus have a lemon, an orange or an olive tree. They give shade and fruit, and with a little steady care they do very well in the island's climate. These are the basics.Read the guide →
Drip irrigation for gardens in CyprusIn a Cyprus summer, a lot of garden water is lost to heat and wind before it reaches a root. Drip irrigation puts the water where the plant needs it. It saves water and usually gives a healthier garden.Read the guide →
Soil and mulch for gardens in CyprusThe ground in a Cyprus garden is often stony, alkaline and low in organic matter. That does not stop a garden growing well, but it means the soil rewards a little help. Mulch and compost are the simplest way to give it.Read the guide →
Looking after a holiday home garden in CyprusCyprus has many holiday homes and second homes, and a garden left alone through a hot summer can change a lot in a few weeks. A little planning keeps it healthy and means you arrive to a garden you can enjoy.Read the guide →
Garden calendar for Cyprus: what to do each seasonCyprus gardens follow the island's own seasons: hot, dry summers, a wet and mild winter, and two short seasons in between. Doing the right job at the right time makes the garden easier. Local conditions vary, so treat this as a guide.Read the guide →
Choosing and trimming a hedge in CyprusA good hedge gives privacy, shade and a clean line along a boundary. In Cyprus it also has to cope with heat, wind and dry summers. Choosing the right plant and trimming it well makes all the difference.Read the guide →
How to water a garden in a Cyprus summerSummers in Cyprus are hot and dry, and most garden problems in July and August come down to water: too little, too much, or at the wrong time. These habits help.Read the guide →
When to prune trees, hedges and palms in CyprusThere is no single pruning date that suits every plant in a Cyprus garden. A few simple rules cover most of it.Read the guide →
How often to mow a lawn in CyprusA lawn does best when it is cut on a steady schedule. How often depends on the season and on how much water the grass gets.Read the guide →