Top 10 Indigenous Plants for Spring
With South Africa being a drought-prone country and water a scarce resource, we are all affected as gardeners. The rains have been scarce this spring and it seems likely that we will be experiencing a dry season this year. Yet there are ways to keep the watering down to a minimum (mulching being one of […]
Grow your own Blueberries this summer
Simply put “Blueberries are delicious”, whether you use them in desserts, with baking or best yet eaten fresh off the bush. Nothing can beat the pleasure of growing your own blueberries and being able to transform yourself into a forager in your own garden. Advantages of growing your own blueberries Fresh berries every year […]
Cutting the right corner: Pruning made easy
It seems like pruning time has come early again this year due to the mild winter we have been experiencing thus far. What a pleasant surprise it was to have roses flowering throughout winter. And even seeing plants such as Clivias in bloom a lot earlier than we normally do. Despite the risk of a […]
Winning Gardens of the 2015 Chelsea Flower Show
See Winning Gardens From the 2015 Chelsea Flower Show
Fountains
10 Fountains to Bring Your Garden to Life
To mulch or not to mulch
The question is always: to mulch or not to mulch? In this article we give you a breakdown to make the best decision for your garden! With the hot and dry we have been experiencing the past few weeks, all our gardens are literally feeling the heat. One of the easiest and simplest methods to […]
Nothing says Christmas like a Poinsettia
The one thing that always heralds the arrival of the festive season for me is when we start receiving Poinsettias here at the nursery. Poinsettias are prefect for bringing Christmas into your home with their long lasting red bracts that work great in any décor setting. They also make the ideal living gift for that […]
Getting through the winter blues
With winter frosty fingers having reached us, it feels as if the colour in our homes and gardens are getting less and less. Yet, there is no reason we cannot bring colour into our lives this time of the year. The answer has to be one of my all time favourites “the elegant Cyclamen”, on […]
Natural Swimming Pools: More Beauty, No Chemicals
Natural Swimming Pools: More Beauty, No Chemicals
Why won't my garden grow?
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