The Value of Earthworms
March 23, 2021 8:55 pmCharles Darwin, one of the world’s greatest naturalists, spent many years studying earthworms. He came to the conclusion that “noRead More...
Important Information for a Successful Autumn Season
March 1, 2021 9:02 amAutumn is a time of change, of days becoming shorter and nights longer. The weather is still warm but hasRead More...
Cover Crops For the Soil
February 22, 2021 10:08 amThe ancient rhythm of cultivating vegetables has been one of work and rest, not just for the gardener but forRead More...
Plant and replant like a pro
July 21, 2020 3:38 pmThere is more to planting and replanting than simply digging a hole in the ground. We have 8 top tipsRead More...
The Perfect Green Patch
July 7, 2020 3:00 pmA lush, green, well- maintained lawn is the perfect frame for any garden, no matter how large or small itRead More...
The Wonder of Plant Food
July 3, 2020 9:04 amA good balance of nutrients in the soil passes into plants and again into humans in the case of edibleRead More...
Power clean your paving
June 10, 2020 1:24 pmPowafix Mortar Off is a powerful acid detergent that is effective at cleaning bricks, paving, concrete and slasto surfaces. ItRead More...
Your complete cleaning solution
June 10, 2020 1:21 pmSTIHL’s range of high-pressure cleaners provide an easy-to- use solution to keep your paving, driveway and home looking their best.Read More...
Make your own garden gold
May 5, 2020 2:46 pmThe greenest thing a food gardener can do (apart from planting the green stuff) is to make compost. It ticksRead More...
Always Agapanthus
April 24, 2020 1:09 pmThe name agapanthus is derived from the Greek words agape which means love and anthos flower. So these truly SouthRead More...
Lemons
April 8, 2020 1:26 pmEvery garden needs a lemon tree The lemon tree has a number of attributes that qualifies it for inclusion inRead More...
Soil preparation the natural way
November 8, 2019 12:05 pmOrganic gardening is all about natural cycles – life, decay and renewal. Mother Nature is put in charge about 80%Read More...
Plants for organic gardening
November 8, 2019 11:38 amOrganic gardening is all about natural cycles – life, decay and renewal. It is important to choose the right plantsRead More...
Compost your food waste
October 8, 2019 2:12 pmFeed your waste to your soil, not a landfill. We all know that a healthy digestive system relies on healthyRead More...
Pruning roses for better blooms
July 2, 2019 3:18 pmWhat do you expect from your roses? Do you want large, perfect blooms for picking or do you prefer massesRead More...
7 Tips for Keeping Your Your Compost Cooking
April 10, 2019 2:58 pmNothing can match the richness of home-made compost. Making compost is not complicated or time consuming, but there are someRead More...
9 Proudly South African Roses
April 10, 2019 9:47 amSouth African roses are amongst the most beautiful in the world. For many years we have had the ‘Madiba’ roseRead More...
The secrets to perfect compost
March 4, 2019 1:39 pmGardeners dream of making the perfect compost to feed their precious plants and make them thrive. So how does oneRead More...
March gardening checklist
February 18, 2019 8:00 amRead in Afrikaans Here’s a quick checklist to remind you what to do in your garden this March. Plant yourRead More...
Choosing Fertilizer
January 23, 2019 2:07 pmOnce one is equipped with sufficient knowledge it is easier to make choices from the wide variety of excellent gardenRead More...
Terracotta Composter
November 7, 2018 9:53 amComposting Made Simple! Scatter a few of these simple composters throughout your veggie garden for convenient, effective composting. What youRead More...
Pruning hedges and topiaries
October 17, 2018 9:06 pmLate spring and early summer is when plant growth is most rapid and vigorous, which is why many hedges andRead More...
Do You Have Stressed Plants?
September 21, 2018 8:36 amUnderstanding the Signs & Symptoms of Stressed Plants by Jenny Slabber A crying new-born baby is bewildering to inexperienced parents,Read More...
Shape hedges with ease!
March 8, 2018 9:11 amIf you’re looking for a tool that effortlessly keeps garden hedges in check, look no further. The STIHL HSA 45Read More...
Potting by Water Zone
February 14, 2018 12:30 pmPlant lovely containers to match specific water zone needs. Responsible gardening hinges on good water management to get the best outRead More...
Contained to Grow
February 8, 2018 1:37 pmContainer Plants Instant gardening with pretty plants and a variety of containers immediately raises the spirits, and this month gardenRead More...
Lightweight, nifty shears
February 8, 2018 11:27 amSTIHL HSA 25 cordless shrub shears, with a choice of shrub cutter and grass trimmer attachments, weigh just 0.6kg andRead More...
Edging
February 1, 2018 8:04 amStrong, flowing lines are the essence of good garden design. A common problem, however, is that those ‘strong lines’ tendRead More...
Straw-man!
January 18, 2018 2:33 pmBeware the Straw-Man! Use PVC pipes, glue, your old jeans and some creative energy to build a discouraging decoy forRead More...
Composting
January 18, 2018 2:04 pmPlants need nutrients, and the easiest way to feed them is with compost The importance of compost Any successful homeRead More...
Every drop counts – Save Water
January 18, 2018 12:47 pmIn our semi-arid country every drop of water counts, and not just in times of drought. There are so manyRead More...
Gardening Fowl
January 17, 2018 1:21 pmGardening most Fowl for your Soil As people seek a more sustainable lifestyle, it has become popular to keep gardeningRead More...
Get the most out of your soil!
January 17, 2018 12:57 pmSoil Preparation for Tip-Top Shape Soil A Variety of Plant Labels – Natural and Recycled It’s not always necessary toRead More...
Scrounge for Containers
January 17, 2018 8:40 amBefore throwing any containers away, look at how it could be re-used or re-purposed. Instead of seedling trays use jumboRead More...
Garden Smoothie
January 17, 2018 8:11 amA smoothie for your garden soil Blend together banana skins, used filter coffee grounds, eggshells and some water. The bananaRead More...
Rhaphiolepis x delacourii
January 11, 2018 12:04 pmIndian Hawthorn Rhaphiolepis x delacourii is an evergreen shrub with medium- sized, tough, leathery leaves that are dark green, sometimesRead More...
Summer pests and diseases
January 11, 2018 10:55 amSummer is a busy time of year in our gardens. The weather is very unpredictable during these months and canRead More...
Treat your Tools Right
December 8, 2017 9:50 amWith a few minor alterations and a splash of paint, a pallet can be transformed into a handy tools storageRead More...
Save water with green cubes
November 15, 2017 1:38 pmDo you want to conserve water and grow healthy plants? BERA® Urbanscape Green Cubes are your solution. This non-toxic andRead More...
Red Spider Mites
November 3, 2017 11:30 amSummer sees a proliferation of red spider mites on a host of different crops and ornamentals in the garden. TheyRead More...
Spring Gardening
October 3, 2017 1:10 pmWinter is history and the time has come to prepare for spring gardening. Whether you have a large garden withRead More...
Growing Health: Lawns perfect for playing on
August 2, 2017 10:12 amExtract from book: ESSENTIAL ORGANICS the legacy of Irmela Reichardt A perfectly groomed, lush, green lawn sets the tone ofRead More...
Winter Gardening
June 14, 2017 11:57 amThe sap flow in plants is decreasing rapidly and most plants are growing slowly. Luckily the 21 of June isRead More...
Gardening Tips for May
May 1, 2017 6:18 amTidy flower beds and remove collapsed plants and cut back anything that needs it. Clear remaining annuals and debris. PlantRead More...
Autumn Gardening
April 19, 2017 11:53 amAUTUMN – a busy time of year for gardening enthusiasts! The crisp morning air and longer nights is a signRead More...
Gardening Tips for April
April 1, 2017 12:27 pmThere is plenty to do this month in the garden as this is planting season. Keep weeding, but keep thisRead More...
Sow Romantic Sweet Peas
March 30, 2017 12:05 pmOf all the spring-flowering cottage garden flowers, Sweet Peas are probably the prettiest and most rewarding. But to enjoy anRead More...
Edging Your Beds
March 1, 2017 12:46 pmBy Anna Celliers Edging flower beds and pathways attractively and neatly is as important as hemming a dress or framingRead More...
January Checklist
January 1, 2017 12:54 pmMost gardeners take time off in January to enjoy their gardens and spend time with family and friends. There isRead More...
Water saving
January 18, 2016 8:38 amWe all know that our fresh water resources are under threat and by saving water at home, we can notRead More...
Storing Winter Bulbs
January 15, 2016 7:44 amWhen your winter bulbs have finished flowering and the leaves have died back it is time to dig them upRead More...
Rose Strategies – Be water wise
January 14, 2016 9:39 amMany gardeners wishing to include roses in their borders might be concerned about whether they are appropriate for a waterRead More...
Repotting and Transplanting Roses
October 13, 2015 12:24 pmRoses don’t need to be re-potted that frequently because they have the ability to regenerate themselves. In winter the manyRead More...
Inventive recycling
September 23, 2015 11:39 amThis easy-to-build water feature, made from discarded household items, bubbles soothingly in the smallest of spaces and takes recycling toRead More...
Mulch
August 31, 2015 9:13 amGardeners are often uncertain about the difference between compost and mulch. Compost is what remains once plant and vegetable matterRead More...
Fertilising: Do’s and Don’ts
June 11, 2015 7:51 amThere are no hard and fast rules about fertilising, but a productive food garden often needs less fertiliser than youRead More...
Soil – Dishing the Dirt
March 24, 2015 7:56 amHow to Analyse your Soil Soil is special. It is far more complex than simply the dusty stuff we tryRead More...
How to make compost heap
March 19, 2015 10:45 amScientifically, composting is defined as the biological decomposition of organic wastes under controlled conditions. Good compost is made by followingRead More...
Rosa ‘Brilliant Pink Iceberg’
August 21, 2014 7:16 pmBrilliant Pink Iceberg flowers abundantly, producing half-double blooms in surprisingly vivid tones of dark pink to white. The flowers haveRead More...
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