

Olives: An old favorite
The domesticated, fruiting Olive (Olea europaea subsp. europaea) that we are all familiar with belongs to the genus Olea, of which there...
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Nov 25, 20234 min read
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Limonium axillare
Limonium axillare, also known as the Sea Lavender is a low growing, perennial shrub, but is generally used as a groundcover and makes a...
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Nov 25, 20232 min read
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Hibiscus a Garden Favorite
Introduction Hibiscus, belonging to the Malvaceae family, is a cosmopolitan plant with a rich history and a wide range of species. The...
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Sep 10, 20234 min read
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Vinca
Introduction Commonly known as Vinca or Periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus (not to be confused with the genus of European groundcovers which...
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Jun 17, 20233 min read
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Native plant suggestions for the garden
Depending on the source, there are anywhere between 500 and 800 native plant species in the UAE, and even more, if you consider the...
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Plants for semi-shade
Note that the following list is not definitive, but is a good start if you are looking for shrubs and groundcover plants that will grow...
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Jan 28, 20231 min read
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Container plants for Balconies
Note that the following list is not definitive, but are plants selected as they make good outdoor container plants; some can tolerate...
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Jan 28, 20231 min read
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