“Why do my pansies look so wilted? I am giving them loads of water!” The aforementioned statement is something one always hears during winter. Winter watering is tricky at the …
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 – …
Spring pruning simplified – It’s easier than you think!
Spring feels like it is here! The signs are all around us with the blossoms and our gardens are waking up from their winter slumber. Although we can still expect …
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 …
The Cream-Striped Owl Moth
Who goes there? An uncommon guest has been visiting our homes in the East Rand of late. I’m alluding to the Cream-Striped Owl Moth (Cyligramma latona). They belong to the …