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Blueberry basics – Grow your own

Strangely enough, one of my favourite flowers belongs to a plant better known for its delicious fruit. Blueberries have the most elegant white bell shaped ...

Gardening for birds: All about nesting logs and boxes

In this stressed modern world, many urban dwellers are increasingly turning towards their gardens to renew their bond with nature. Therefore, inviting birds to your ...

Bougainvilleas: the ultimate splash of summer colour

Through all the hail and dry weather my Bougainvilleas at home still have so many flowers that I cannot even see the leaves. Though I ...

Weird and Wonderful Plants

All plants are unique and wonderful in their own way, yet there are some plants that truly stand out. Welcome to the wonderful world of ...

What the fungi

From bread mould to penicillin, fungi are an integral part of our world. Although it might not be obvious, fungi are all around us. The ...

Nothing says spring like an Azalea

One of the first signs that spring is on its way is when the Azaleas begin to grace us with their stunning blooms. Erupting in ...

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 ...

A lush green lawn in 5 easy steps

The colour green has an instant calming effect and in today’s crazy pace of living, plants provide a reprieve for one’s soul. As a result, ...

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 ...

Clivias – All you need to know!

Spring is finally here, and with it, many of our favourite flowering plants. The first that comes to mind are Clivias. Clivia minniata is one of ...

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 ...

Keep your roses at their blooming best

Despite the heat we have been experiencing the past while, roses are still looking great and continue to give colour and delight to gardeners. Roses ...

Have the Best Poinsettias this Festive Season

Every year it seems that the arrival of Poinsettias at the nursery also herald the festive season. Few things say Christmas like a Poinsettia. They ...

The Splendour of Hydrangeas

What a fitting time of the year it is to talk about Hydrangeas; due to their favourite epithet being “Christmas flower”. Growing into a handsome ...

Gardening For a Greener Future

With all the festivities behind us and the guests making their way back home, it is time to look forward to the New Year. Getting ...

Good Plant Hedges Make Good Neighbours

With our modern life styles, our green spaces, gardens and nature around us are being swallowed by the concrete jungle. Gardens are getting smaller and ...