Irrigation hoses – why choose them? So you thought you knew everything there was to know about garden hoses? Time to increase your repertoire by understanding … Read More about Irrigation hoses
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Are your plants stressed?
Understanding the Signs & Symptoms of Stressed Plants by Jenny Slabber A crying new-born baby is bewildering to inexperienced parents, only till we … Read More about Are your plants stressed?
DIY Mini Greenhouse
Keep your plants warm in style What you will need: Pots (we used terracotta pots) Stones or pebbles A selection of plants Empty 2-litre plastic … Read More about DIY Mini Greenhouse
Prep Your Soil – The Organic Way
Your garden is your own little patch of the world to look after. If all of our gardens were cared for organically, it would create a much better environment – for … Read More about Prep Your Soil – The Organic Way
A different kind of window box
Window Box Get the jump on spring by growing seedlings in this little greenhouse. What you need Treated timber in the following dimensions: 7 x … Read More about A different kind of window box
On the cutting edge
On the cutting edge A low evergreen hedge is more than a barrier – it’s also a great design element! A hedge is a row of dense vegetation planted for … Read More about On the cutting edge
Winter Pruning
Winter Pruning Pruning is done for neatness and form, to curb natural damage and pest infestation, to tame, to allow in more light, for aesthetic … Read More about Winter Pruning
Aloes
Growing Aloes The best spot: Growth and flowering are best if Aloes are grown in full sun, but a slightly shaded position will also work, as long as they … Read More about Aloes
Practical DIY
A Home for Koi
A Home for Koi: WHAT YOU NEED: 1 pond (10 000 litre koi pond) 1 filter system 1 bottom drain 3 m x 110 … Read More about A Home for Koi
Simply Zen
Make a bamboo water feature in six easy steps. … Read More about Simply Zen
Kitchen Gardening
Radish Tzatziki
Radish Tzatziki 1 medium-sized bunch of radishes 1-2 cloves of garlic Lemon juice 250ml Greek yoghurt (full or … Read More about Radish Tzatziki
Stuffed Pumpkins Flowers
Rice and veggie stuffed pumpkin flowers 10 freshly picked pumpkin flowers (Use the male flowers with the long … Read More about Stuffed Pumpkins Flowers