Οι κήποι είναι για τους ανθρώπους Κατ’ αρχήν θα ήθελα να δηλώσω ότι ο τίτλος του άρθρου αυτού είναι δανεισμένος από το βιβλίο του Thomas Church* (27 Απριλίου, 1902 –30 Αυγούστου, 1978), ενός σπουδαίου αρχιτέκτονα τοπίου, ο οποίος έζησε και εργάστηκε στην Καλιφόρνια των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών Αμερικής. Ο Church ήταν[…]
Mediterranean Landscapes I’ve always wanted to go to Barcelona and September 2017 is when I finally got to see the beautiful sites of this fantastic city. Exciting places, amazing architecture, views, landscapes, and beaches. I know I can’t go somewhere without visiting a Park or Botanical Garden. A long weekend is not[…]
Pompons in the landscape Leucaena is an overlooked evergreen tree, it is drought tolerant and fast growing in a suitable environment. Its leaves are a pretty pattern and texture, with a flower which is dense and has a globular cluster that resembles a pompon. The white Popinac flowers between May –[…]
Exploring the Landscape Going out on an everyday basis isn’t just about getting to your destination. To us it’s what goes on from A to B in the landscape. I will give you an example, we get in the car from Limassol to Nicosia and we may stop 10 times to[…]
Planning is key When families with children need a special place, planning a landscape in your home you must take many things into consideration. To ensure safety, enjoyment and as less maintenance as possible for family members to enjoy your space, planning is key to success. Safety, of course, is the[…]
Lavandula angustifolia English lavender or common lavender is one of the most used garden plant in the Mediterranean. It is the number one plant that is associated with the Mediterranean garden style. In combination with olive trees, vines and various other herbs it creates the distinctive style that reminds us[…]
Glorious grasses: 4 species that do well in Cyprus Ornamental grasses are a wonderful addition to your landscape. They provide texture, structure and colour. The movement of the blades wisp threw the breeze bring a joy to your space. The reasons you should use ornamental grasses in your landscape Erosion[…]
