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The Four Ps of Spring

June 25, 2024 11:48 am Published by

Read in Afrikaans There are four annuals with pretty petals and names starting with the letter ‘P’, we often refer…

Put your Zinnias to Bed

October 16, 2023 10:42 am Published by

Zinnias have truly come into their own with brighter colours and short or tall plants, depending on what you need…

Agapanthus That Sparkle

September 22, 2023 12:56 pm Published by

If at all possible, the new agapanthus varieties on the market this year are bigger, better, more intense in colour…

Dianthus – In the Pink!

September 14, 2023 11:06 am Published by

Bright and attractive, Dianthus are the order of the day. There are several species of dianthus including the common carnation,…

Flamingo Party

August 16, 2023 1:42 pm Published by

Also known as the flamingo flower or flamingo lily, anthuriums are known for their heart-shaped leaves and shiny flowers which…

Everblooming Begonias

July 19, 2023 2:49 pm Published by

Houseplant enthusiasts looking for flowering colour indoors can look no further than Begonia elatior. These semi-tuberous hybrids are known to…

It’s Primrose Time!

July 19, 2023 2:13 pm Published by

A wide range of primula varieties means colour for any shady spot in the garden. Some types of primulas are…

3 Happiness Flowers

3 Happiness Flowers

January 23, 2023 10:57 am Published by

Some of midsummer’s flowers are like garden Prozac. Being amongst them has the ability to turn anxiety and a ‘down’…

5 Questions For Leon Kluge

November 1, 2022 8:00 am Published by

Die Groenste Vingers is a reality competition series where 15 of the country’s top flower fundis compete to be crowned…

Sizzling Summer Flowers

October 24, 2022 11:29 am Published by

Daisy power For the strongest flower power in a daisy, plant Leucanthemum ‘Daisy May’. This shasta daisy has large, snow-white…

101 Spring Tips

September 13, 2021 3:56 pm Published by

1. Creative succulents Create stunning containers by mixing succulents with different textures, colours, and shapes. These fleshy plants are tough…