Gardens
A beginners guide to gardening in Portugal We were contacted by Erika who is planning to move to Portugal from Sweden in the next month or so. With little gardening experience, she asked for some tips on where to start with her new garden in the Algarve.
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ortugal is one of the best countries where you can enjoy so many outdoor activities. One of the major reasons why people move permanently to Portugal is to enjoy the long warm summer. Due to the hot climate, you will spend most of your time outside your house. As a apartments usually have a balcony where you can enjoy the outdoor life. However, if you love gardening, it might be a bit
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challenging due to the hot climate. In this article, we shall share some gardening tips that will give you the best results in Portugal. Succulent plants – Aloe and cacti are very popular in Portugal. The good thing about these plants is that high temperatures or lack of water does
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referred to as succulent because they are able to retain water in hot climates. Succulent is a Latin word where “Sucus” means juice. These types of plants are great because they are easy to maintain.
that do well in Portugal. Be aware of pests – You need to use a special type of nets that will keep wild animals and birds away from your garden. Nets don’t have a great appearance on
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Edible garden – Portugal is a great place you can settle permanently if you love planting, pruning and digging. Unlike other places like the UK or other places in North Europe, in Portugal you will have a good chance to try growing some vegetables and fruits you may have never grown before. For example, melons,
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