In The Garden

In The Garden

Looking after your garden in Spain can be very enjoyable. Here in Spain we contend with a different set of rules to that of colder climates and this brings its own challenges. We hope these articles will help you along the way!

Thursday, 15 April 2010 22:36

San Miguel Town Hall Back Track

If you have the dreaded Red Palm Weevil and live in San Miguel then you will have to pay for the tree felling. It seems…
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:45

Red Palm Weevil

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RED PALM WEEVIL IN SPAIN Have you noticed the branches of your palm tree dropping on the floor! Is the centre…
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:44

Insecticide Works

Just to update you regarding my personal experience with these pests... After spraying both trees, which are so close the branches touch, and I can…
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:43

Compensation for Palm Trees

Compensation for Destroyed Palm Trees If you have your tree removed and destroyed officially (at the moment i think this is with TRAGSA then you…

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