Jonathan Ya'akobi

Dymondia margaretae – An excellent Ground Cover Plant for a Mediterranean Climate Garden

A decent ground cover plant is always worth considering. Dymondia margaretae is especially suited to gardens in Mediterranean and other dry climate regions, by virtue of its drought hardiness and ease of maintenance. In fact once established, it is one of those rare creatures - a plant requiring no upkeep whatsoever. Dymondia forms a very low mat or carpet. It has... (posted by Jonathan 2 years 114 days ago.)

Euryops – A Fine Small Shrub Or Large Perennial For A Mediterranean Climate Garden

Euryops pectinatus is one of those garden plants that a gardener in a dry, Mediterranean climate cannot afford to overlook. It may not be fantastically spectacular as far as ornamental bushes go, but it is attractive enough, hardy to pests and disease, drought tolerant and ideal for the home gardener looking for low maintenance plants. Furthermore, it has one particular... (posted by Jonathan 2 years 128 days ago.)

Nandina domestica and Duranta erecta – A Fabulous combination for a Mediterranean Garden

Although not Mediterranean in origin, both Nandina, or Heavenly Bamboo, and Duranta are commonly planted in Mediterranean climate gardens. Their cultural requirements, though not identical, are similar enough that they can be grown in many locations. Nandina is hardy to any cold that a Mediterranean winter is likely to produce, although Duranta is for frost-free... (posted by Jonathan 2 years 149 days ago.)

Water Conserving Gardening – The Golden Rule for Saving Water in the Garden

The water crisis that is hitting so many parts of the world, from Australia to the Middle East, is threatening to put a halt to gardening in dry climates. Water conserving gardening is a complicated process involving questions of design, professional irrigation, as well as a good store of practical tips on how to save water. If you know very little about these things however... (posted by Jonathan 2 years 156 days ago.)

Ground Cover Plants The Benefits of Growing Junipers as Ground Cover, Landscaping Plants

There is a wide variety of Juniper forms grown as landscaping plants, ranging from trees, shrubs, high-growing and very low-growing ground cover plants. All are evergreen conifers, with needle-like foliage, and fleshy berrylike fruits instead of the wooden cones typical of coniferous plants. With increasing water shortages in hot, dry climates, many gardeners are... (posted by Jonathan 3 years 38 days ago.)

Spring Garden Care:Pruning Landscape and Fruit Trees in Mediterranean Climate Home Gardens

Deciduous trees should be pruned in their dormant season, which in Mediterranean and similar mild winter climates, means towards the end of winter. They should not be pruned in the spring as pruning causes the sap that is rising in the plant to "bleed" thereby depleting the tree of valuable energy and nutrients. If you have missed the boat, either wait till next... (posted by Jonathan 3 years 43 days ago.)