Gardening jobs for January

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
01/01/2012 12:06

f you want to undertake some gardening during January, the following link provides a list of jobs you might want to undertake.





http://cyprusgardener.blogspot.com/2012/01/cyprus-gardener-jobs-for-january-2012.html







and if you require any further advice or information go to







http://sites.google.com/site/cyprusgardener/home or www,cyprusgardener,co,uk





Happy gardening and happy New Year

Lauvaine


Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
01/01/2012 15:49

Thanks, Cyprus Gardener. What are the right conditions for sowing carrots? Should I sow now or wait till Spring?

philnyak


Joined: 21/12/2011
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
01/01/2012 18:09

i am a multitalented and energetic youngman and willing to join you.i need a job to help me pay my bills please help me out,i would be so much greatful.My number is 905488455992

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
02/01/2012 00:10

Sow carrot seeds thinly if the soil is not too wet in drills 15cm apart. They will germinate in 15-17 days and prefer

a well draining but fertile soil which is not too stony. Once germinated thin in stages to 5-10cm apart and keep weed free.

Lauvaine


Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
02/01/2012 15:33

Thanks Joef55. I presume it's okay to plant now, as long as the soil is not too wet.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
02/01/2012 15:51

Yusuf,just got in from garden inspection .Ground too wet in Lapta to dig !!!



I noticed so many seed pods on my oleander.Should these be removed to encourage more growth?



And yes I will wear gardening gloves !!!



Thanks for all your help last year



Mike

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 13:35

Hi Mike, yes removing pods from your Oleander will encourage it to re-bloom but be careful if you decide to prune your Oleander and make sure you wear gloves as it can irritate your skin. Also don't burn the prunings as they can give off a noxious gas.

DianeY


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 17:57

Thanks Cyprusgardener for all the advice. I often refer to your website and blog for information.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 18:08

Cok merci Yusuf.Will do tomorrow,with gloves on !!!



I was going to ask you how long broad beans will take to appear,but,lo and behold,they appeared today !!!

I have peas and a few potatoes planted about the same time...no show yet..

yarin?



Thanks again your invaluable help



Mike

poochielover


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 18:17

I think that message four has misread the posting of this topic,

poochielover


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 18:19

Oops Message 3 sorry.

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 23:47

Thsnks DianeY

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
04/01/2012 12:50

Or probably thanks DianeY

essexgirl


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
04/01/2012 13:21

Hi Cyprus Gardener. I wonder if you can advise me. I have a selection of unknown young fruit trees in my Cyprus gartden -unknown because several of them have not fruited yet.

Last October, before my 3 times yearly visit, someone cut all the lower branches off up to the trunk (I believe to remove growth affected by Leaf curl) leaving only the top growth above 5 feet. I was dismayed to find this but am wondering if the lower branches are likely to re-grow (as you would have to be a giant otherwise to pick the fruit !! )

Shall I wait and see what happens over the next few months or do you think I may have to start again with new trees? Any advise much appreciated.

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
04/01/2012 19:20

Hi essexgirl, If the trees have reached the height you want then I would advise you to trim the top of the tree to stop any further upward growth. This will also encourage side shoots to re-merge. If the remaining branches are long enough and supple you could bend them towards the ground and secure with a weight of tie them to a stake. After a period they will naturally remain in this position and make fruit picking easier for you.



Good luck

BlueButterfly


Joined: 03/11/2011
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
04/01/2012 23:21

Hi joef55. I have, what the locals inform me, is an apricot tree in my little bit of garden, it is approximately 2metres high and the leaves fall off every sept/oct. It appeared about 4 years ago but as yet, no apricots. Any Idea why not.

Pandy


Joined: 27/08/2010
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
04/01/2012 23:33

Mess 13. Joef55 you certainly offer some very useful gardening tips...keep them coming!

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
05/01/2012 00:29

Hi Bluebutterfly. Apricot trees will usually start fruiting after 3-5 years. If your tree is producing no fruit this is usually a sign of one or more problems.



This could be because of poor pollination, sometimes a very windy location will stop pollinators doing their job or a rainy period during pollination time can also have the same effect or a very shaded area will cause the tree problems.



Also check for bugs and parasites which can eat the fruit when they are forming



Apricots are very fussy and to fruit require the right watering level and correct nutrient levels. Over fertilising for example will lead to lots of leaf growth but no fruit.



Your problem could be one or more of these problems. Also ensure your maturing tree is tip pruned in the early spring every 3rd year by 15-30cm to encourage fruiting.

twoofus


Joined: 05/05/2011
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
05/01/2012 08:10

Hi joef55, could you give me some advice of when and how to prune my grape vine??? Kind regards

lionel


Joined: 21/04/2011
Posts: 179

Message Posted:
05/01/2012 09:48

Hibiscus trimming ? when and how...any advice will be most welcome

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
05/01/2012 11:42

Hi twoofus check out the following link to my website https://sites.google.com/site/cyprusgardener/home/other-useful-crops

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
05/01/2012 11:52

Hi lionel, trimming of hibiscus should take place when there is no longer any danger of frost. Always ensure shears are sterilised before trimming to avoid allowing any pests or infections to take affect. Trimming new growth will produce thickening and more flowering. If the hibiscus is mature, old wood produces few flowers so cut back to reduce by a third. Always trim to a leaf node to allow regeneration.

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
05/01/2012 11:53

https://sites.google.com/site/cyprusgardener/home/other-useful-crops





Link did not appear properly - hopefully will this time

BlueButterfly


Joined: 03/11/2011
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
05/01/2012 23:17

Joef55. Thank you very much for your advice.

BlueButterfly


Joined: 03/11/2011
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
05/01/2012 23:34

Joef55. Thank you very much for your advice.

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
06/01/2012 12:01

Your welcome

essexgirl


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 13:40

Joef55. Thank you very much for your advice, re: my poor old fruit trees !!!

All will be reveaed on my next visit I guess, when I will see what has re-grown, and cut back/tie down as you suggest. My poor old hibiscus also got a good shearing at the same time (:-( , so I am hoping this may have sprouted and if not will trim back as you suggest.

Thanks again for all your help.

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 18:00

Good luck essexgirl

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 18:27

Yusuf,another question please.



I have lots of tubs,planters full of Basil.Grown to keep the mosquitos away.And I believe it works,no bites last year.

Now the herbs are getting to a metre high,and developing flower heads.

Can I cut them back to near the ground,and will they grow again this Spring?





Thanks



Mike

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 23:18

Hi Mike, unfortunately most basil varieties are annual (there are is a couple of perennial varieties from Asia). If your plants are flowering and going to seed you could allow them to form seed and they will re-emerge next year where the seeds have dropped.

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 23:24

Mike, I've cut mine for the past three years, they come back like weeds,x

lionel


Joined: 21/04/2011
Posts: 179

Message Posted:
10/01/2012

thank you...i will do it soon ....great to have good advice !!

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
10/01/2012 12:10

Happy gardening to all