Growing lemon trees in Qatar, despite the country’s harsh desert climate, is possible. With the right care and attention, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor from either pottedContinueContinue reading “Growing lemon trees in Qatar”
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All about neem oil
When someone starts gardening in the Gulf, one of the first things they will hear about is neem oil. People that don’t come from Asia might have never heard aboutContinueContinue reading “All about neem oil”
Gardenia care in the Gulf
Gardenias are famous among gardeners of all ages, for their sweet smell and shiny foliage. At the same time, they are famous for being a complicated and high maintenance plant,ContinueContinue reading “Gardenia care in the Gulf”
Fungi on plants
Many gardeners would like to know more about diseases and very often there seems to be some confusion between deficiencies, diseases and insect attacks.
As it’s a large topic, I decided to narrow it down and make a blog post about fungal diseases.
Adenium care in the Gulf
Image: https://unsplash.com/photos/bG-AU6h9gmg?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink There have been numerous posts about Adenium or Desert Rose in the Gardening Club-Qatar Facebook group. Many members have shared their valuable experience about its care in theContinueContinue reading “Adenium care in the Gulf”
Bougainvillea care in the Gulf
Is there a better way to start your day in the desert, than opening your window to a bougainvillea? Photo credit: https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/close-up-beautiful-red-bougainvillea-flowers_3919040.htm When someone lives in a hot and dryContinueContinue reading “Bougainvillea care in the Gulf”
A gardener’s guide in the Gulf: growing basil
Who loves basil? Basil is on top of many plants lists; the list of the easiest herbs to grow, the insect repellent plants list, the bees attracting plants list and,ContinueContinue reading “A gardener’s guide in the Gulf: growing basil”
Hibiscus care in the Gulf
Growth & flowering Hibiscus grow very fast and can become as high as 2.5 m in ideal garden locations. They can give flowers all year round, but ideally from OctoberContinueContinue reading “Hibiscus care in the Gulf”
5 tips for caring for your Aloe Vera plant
Aloe vera plants are native to the tropical climates of Africa and are widely acknowledged for their skincare benefits – in particular for their ability to care for sunburns dueContinueContinue reading “5 tips for caring for your Aloe Vera plant”
Snake plant care tips
Snake plant (Sansevieria sp. or Mother’s tongue) can tolerate the sandstorms when placed outdoor or the low light of a dark room indoor. This makes it more and more popularContinueContinue reading “Snake plant care tips”