Gardens in Spain

Interesting thread, I hope in time, as we have same concerns.

Look at this site http://www.dryscapes.eu/ and http://www.dryscapes.com/

This programme is, presumably, what you watched. http://www.livinginspain.tv/spanishgarden/episodes.htm  

Hi Lifeline,

We have plants on our roof terrace in Spain.

We chose mainly cactus and succulents.

They have survived for the last 3 summers, but, I must say that there have been times when we have been away for say 12 weeks, that they have looked a little sad.

But, given a big drenching, they have perked up again.

You could of course install an irigation system on a timer, but remember, water is precious on and costly in Spain!

There are some colourful cactus and succulents to be had, just watch out for the spikes!!!

regards,

Hi,

FibbyUK and Morerosada,

Thank you for your replies. The website recommends watering in for a few months presumably to establish them and I'm sure the rain that comes infrequently would help. Will give this a try but can't wait to have blooms all year round like bouganvilla that we saw when we were there last week even in November!