Gardening Tips Archives

Feb

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MULCH

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 it provides numerous benefits that help keep your plants healthy and happy. In this brochure, we will explain what mulch is, its benefits, and how…

Feb

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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 gardens looking at their best. Yet we are still not out of the woods in regards to water shortages and incompetence from our municipalities and…

Feb

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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 requests for an article explaining those confusing numbers on fertiliser bags, so many people want to know what does the NPK stand for on fertilizer…

Feb

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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 ensure that it will grace you with another season of colour. If your cymbidium hasn’t been repotted in the past three years or if there’s…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Spring Gardening, Uncategorized

Sowing seeds in six easy steps

All seeds hold within the amazing promise of life. You will find that growing plants from seed can be a very rewarding experience and that you actually become attached to your little seedlings. You can grow from seed to feed you and your family or you can grow to fill…

Feb

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Splashes of Colour with Summer Flowers

Don’t let the heat get you down by bringing some cooling colour into your garden with Heckers’ guide on an amazing selection of colourful flowers for this summer. With the intense heat we have been experiencing lately we can definitely say that summer is here. Luckily there are plants that…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Summer Gardening

Garden with nature, not against it.

With the rains finally arriving, our gardens have suddenly been transformed into an oasis of green and colour. With this change, the creatures and critters in our gardens also spring to life. These denizens are often misunderstood and unappreciated. However, they play an integral role in maintaining a natural, healthy…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Summer Gardening

Hydrangea throughout the seasons

Hydrangea throughout the seasons Hydrangea macrophylla is one of our garden plants that best showcases the extreme differences in seasons. From looking like nothing more than a bunch of twigs during winter to its stunning bountiful blooms in summer. Hydrangeas are also known as the Christmas flower owing to their amazing…

Feb

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Plant a fruit tree now for a bounty in the coming season

Remember the days when fruit actually had a taste? The best way to guarantee that you can enjoy nature’s bounty is to grow your own. The advantages of healthy homegrown fruit are legion. Not only do homegrown fruit taste like real fruit should, sweet and juicy, but you will save…

Feb

All Articles, Gardening Tips, Uncategorized, Winter Gardening

All you need to know about Cymbidium orchids

Besides their flowers, their appeal also lies in how exceptionally easy they are to keep. One could almost say that they “thrive on neglect”, with even the most uncared for plant still having the chance to astound with its blooms. With that in mind, providing your Cymbidium with its preferred…