More about Myrtle
Myrtle – Botany Myrtus, with the common name myrtle, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae The genus Myrtus has three species recognised today: Myrtus communis – Common myrtle; native to the Mediterranean region in southern Europe. Myrtus nivellei – Saharan myrtle; native to North Africa. Myrtus phyllireaefolia In the garden Myrtus […]
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 growing conditions can only result […]
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 money as well has lower […]
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 thrive in this scorching weather […]
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 your garden with an abundance […]
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, we need green spaces in our lives. This is all the more reason to get started on an excellent source of green: your lawn. The better care your lawn receives […]
Six easy steps to prune your roses
Rose pruning seems to have come a bit earlier than usual this year with our roses thinking that it is already the end of July. Fret not, as you can still prune your roses even if it is a bit early. Left unpruned, roses eventually carry out their own pruning by not nourishing the thinner […]
Winning Gardens of the 2015 Chelsea Flower Show
See Winning Gardens From the 2015 Chelsea Flower Show
The hail strikes again
Just as soon as we were recovering from the damage done by the hail the unthinkable happened and we had a devastating hailstorm this morning at around 02:00 at Hecker Homegrown which is our growing side. Luckily the plants will recover, I’m not that sure about some of the structures. Have a look for yourself.
Don’t despair after the hail
Waking up this Tuesday was sure to bring some of us close to tears, seeing the extent of the damage that the hail has caused. Coincidentally the hail come 3 days a year ago from the massive hailstorm we had last year on the 8th of November. It can be quite depressing especially after all […]