Phew its hot........Yesterday I felt like I had cement boots on, every step became heavier as the day went on, and we are only just getting into the hottest part of Summer, thankgoodness we are never far from the sea here in Menorca, after finishing work its a hop skip and a jump, litterally into the sea . Now Im refreshed and ready to swap some gardening news with you.
If your feeling energetic and want to make a statement in your garden,(no dont strip off and scare the wild life) this is the best time to plant Palms of which there are thousands of varieties, but here in Menorca the most common is Phoenix Canarias (date palm) . Truvi garden centre is the best for selection and price. Yesterday we planted 12 date palms in a garden that Villa Care Menorca is looking after. Make sure the hole you dig is twice as wide as the root ball and just deep enough to cover to the top of the root ball. In the coming weeks when its hot water frequently, so that the roots become established but remember palms dont like sitting in wet soil . Also remember that when they are young they may be perfect next to a pathway or your house, but they will grow, either in a pineapple shape or fat trunks but they are aiming for the sky so respect their space. A smaller but actually my favourite of the palms is the fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) we planted 9 of these around a swimming pool of another property that Villa Care have taken on their books. Again remember plant in groups of 3 resembling triangle shape. Fan-tastic looking palms, very hardy, clump forming and perfect for that mediteranean look. See photos for both of these palms.
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