Slugs and snails
November 9, 2021 10:21 pmMitigating the menace of marauding molluscs. Slugs and snails are the bane of the gardener, and also wreak havoc onRead More...
No rest for the wicked
September 23, 2021 1:53 pmEspecially in summer! In nature you find the good (beneficial organisms), the bad (destructive pests) and the ugly, which includesRead More...
The Dangers of Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer
September 14, 2021 11:06 amAlthough these pests may be tiny, the presence of Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) in South Africa is a massiveRead More...
101 Spring Tips
September 13, 2021 3:56 pm1. Creative succulents Create stunning containers by mixing succulents with different textures, colours, and shapes. These fleshy plants are toughRead More...
Eco Tricks to Combat Snails
August 3, 2021 5:41 pmSnails can become pests in the garden, especially when they eat all the lettuce leaving little for the human family.Read More...
Getting to Grips With Galls
January 28, 2021 1:31 pmPlant galls may be unsightly, but they’re no reason to panic! Abnormal growths in plants can usually be attributed toRead 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...
End of the Season Rose Care
May 2, 2019 9:51 amBy May the rose season is almost at an end and you can look back with satisfaction (or score theRead 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...
Watsonia pillansii
January 15, 2018 8:47 amPillans Watsonia, Beatrice Watsonia, Bugle Lily Watsonia Pillansii is a medium-sized irid, growing from 0.45 to 1.2 m high. It is widely distributedRead 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...
Leucadendron argenteum
January 8, 2018 8:51 amSilver Tree, Silver Leaf Tree Silver trees are wonderful garden ornamentals. Leucadendron Argenteum, the shimmering Silver Tree, is one ofRead More...
Citrus Psylla
November 3, 2017 11:46 amThe citrus psylla causes raised, pock-like swellings on the upper surfaces of young leaves. For each swelling there is aRead 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...
Harvester Termites
November 3, 2017 11:20 amHarvester termites can do serious damage to lawns in particular and flower beds because they feed on dead and livingRead More...
Mealybug
November 3, 2017 11:14 amThe Mealybug is a tiny oval-shaped insect that feeds on plant material and will infect most of the host plantRead More...
Aphids
November 3, 2017 10:14 amAbout Aphids Half of the battle with any insect pests in the garden is firstly finding or observing them beforeRead More...
Tulbaghia violacea
August 31, 2017 12:17 pmSocial Garlic, Wild Garlic The hardy and easy-to-grow Tulbaghia Violacea has always been a very popular indigenous perennial, grown forRead 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...
Cinerarias by any other name
April 19, 2016 11:55 pmThis beautiful flowering plant with daisy flowers in a spectacular range of bright colours is still affectionately called cinerarias byRead More...
Tanacetum vulgare
January 18, 2016 6:18 amTansy Tanacetum Vulgare is an aromatic perennial that is evergreen and frost tolerant. With its grey-green, finely divided, ferny foliageRead More...
Rhinoceros Beetle
January 14, 2016 8:36 amThe rhinoceros beetle, so-named due to its large re-curving horn, is a well-known sight in gardens and on farms inRead More...
Prettiest Pavement
September 4, 2015 7:11 amPlanting up a beautiful pavement garden is usually the last item on a gardener’s agenda, yet such a garden canRead More...
Moles
August 31, 2015 8:50 amMost gardeners have tried almost every method available to prevent moles from destroying their gardens and it is common knowledgeRead More...
Erythrina lysistemon
June 8, 2015 10:30 amCommon Coral Tree, Lucky Bean Tree Erythrina Lysistemon, the Common Coral Tree, is deciduous, but it has the delightful habit ofRead More...
Eradicate Alien Invader Plants
June 1, 2015 10:42 amThere are many reasons to remove an alien invader and its vegetation from your garden, but how does one goRead More...
Dealing with Fleas Naturally
April 23, 2015 7:12 amFlea Facts These ancient, wingless insects have been on earth for 160 million years and spend 95% of their livesRead More...
Bagworms
March 24, 2015 10:59 amLike many other leaf-eating caterpillars, bagworms fall under the order Lepidoptera and its adult stage is a moth. Bagworms areRead More...
African Bollworm
March 24, 2015 7:46 amAKA American Bollworm To avoid destroying the natural controls along with the pest you are targeting you need to followRead More...
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