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Hadeco Winter Guide

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Talborne Winter Guide

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Herbs for Healthy Living

Herbs are friendly undemanding, fresh and fragrant companions that can greatly improve our health and well-being, whether we are ill or well. And, no matter ...

Tips to a more water wise garden.

At last, the first drops have fallen and the change in our gardens is instant. Let’s hope we get another shower soon to keep our ...

What does NPK stand for on fertilizer bags?

Ever wondered what does NPK stand for on fertilizer bags? At a glance, these numbers can seem so confusing. I Have received quite a few ...

ALOES

ALOES Aloes can be rated as some of the most rewarding indigenous plants, and although largelyoverlooked have enormous potential as garden plants. The stark beauty ...

AZALEAS

AZALEAS Botanically they are called Rhododendron but in South Africa they are still commonly called Azalea and for the purpose of this article they will be ...

MULCH

We are excited to introduce you to the world of mulch, a must-have for any garden enthusiast. Mulch is a fantastic addition to any garden as ...

SPEKBOOM

SPEKBOOM A industrious little plant with a very big heart that acts as a carbon sink and is a true South African hero. It seems rather ...

Colour your garden with Daisy bushes

Walking through the garden this week the signs are all around us that nature is waking up from her lengthy winter slumber. During this time ...

My Cymbidium has finished flowering, what do I do now?

Your Cymbidium has flowered profusely throughout winter delighting you with its stunning blooms. Now that it has finished flowering it may need repotting to ...

How to repot a Cymbidium

A Cymbidium with its roots exposed As spring starts heating up your Cymbidium blooms will slowly start fading and finish flowering. At the nursery ...

Plant your own strawberry pot

Tired of your store-bought strawberries going off before you can savour their delicious taste? Why not grow your own? Strawberries are easy to grow and ...

Grow your own

There are many reasons for growing your own fruit and veggies. Whether you’re growing for an abundant harvest or trying to get away from all ...

The many faces of edible gardening

It’s so encouraging to see how many people are taking up edible gardening in the past few years. The reasons for growing your own are ...