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 referred to as Azalea. The two most readily available varieties are: Azalea indica: These Azalea varieties have oval, pointed, dark- green leaves and the shoots are covered…

  A Cymbidium with its roots exposed As spring starts heating up your Cymbidium blooms will slowly start fading and finish flowering.  At the nursery we get a lot of questions from gardeners on why their Cymbidiums haven’t flowered this year or even for a few seasons in a row. …

Just imagine the sight of masses of rose blooms swaying in the breeze spreading their intoxicating fragrance to all who take the time to admire her.  This is the promise of a rose blooming profusely in October.  To ensure that she can stun us with her beauty there’s a few…

A plant seed truly is a miraculous thing.  They can lay dormant in the soil for decades at a time and as soon as conditions are favourable enough they spring to life, continuing the cycle of life anew.  Growing from seed is always such a journey for me, starting when…

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 of the year our gardens tend to look a bit faded and lacking in the colour department.  For a quick fix, flowering annuals are perfect,…