Indoor Plant: Troubleshooting Guide
June 8, 2022 2:42 pmWhat is wrong with my houseplant? This is probably the most common concern in indoor gardening. One plant starts toRead More...
Succulent Exhibitionists
May 12, 2022 11:48 amIndoor plants are considered to be part of the décor, so why not make them shine? Here are three waysRead More...
Succulents to Grow Indoors
April 11, 2022 2:08 pmIt can be a challenge to keep indoor succulents happy as they generally need at least four hours of sunlightRead More...
When to Water House Plants
March 4, 2022 3:11 pmMany a houseplant is lost due to watering issues. So how do you actually figure out when they are thirsty?Read More...
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’
February 23, 2022 2:44 pmMagnolia grandiflora, as its name suggests, is grown around the world as a large and magnificent ornamental tree, known forRead More...
A beginner’s guide to indoor plants
January 10, 2022 10:35 amIn the century of tiny apartments and blaring screens, young nature lovers struggle to get their gardening fix. The solution,Read More...
A Peperomia for Every Season
December 1, 2021 1:58 pmThe peperomia is a houseplant collector’s dream. Also known as radiator plants (for their love of warm air and toleranceRead More...
Tropical Style for Indoors
November 30, 2021 1:27 pmBromeliads can add intrigue as well as wonderful forms and colours to your home. Bromeliads have made an effortless leapRead More...
Enchanting Fuschias
November 22, 2021 11:23 amFuchsias are often referred to as the ballerinas of the flower world. Delightful varieties with masses of dainty blooms willRead More...
Dazzle with begonias
November 22, 2021 11:05 amIf you really want to know how to make a splash with begonias, visit parks and gardens in summer andRead More...
The Great Indoors
November 22, 2021 10:51 amHow to enhance your interior with plants. The choices for indoor plant-scaping are endless – a large potted palm, aRead More...
Holiday gardening!
November 16, 2021 12:14 pmNow is a great time to get your home and garden ready for holiday visitors, so here are some potsRead More...
Flower power on high
September 22, 2021 3:37 pmSpring is the time to decorate your home with loads of colourful flowers in baskets or pots. Baskets of funRead More...
Repotting a Cactus
September 6, 2021 9:38 amThe gardener’s version of Mission Impossible? Repotting a cactus is a tedious activity that only comes once every few yearsRead More...
Get more from metal
August 24, 2021 1:26 pmPlastic may be incredibly versatile and useful in the garden, but sometimes you want something with more aesthetic appeal inRead More...
Divide and Repot Aloes
July 9, 2021 10:13 amIf your pretty aloe, such as this ‘Twice as Nice’ hybrid with its striking red and white bi-coloured flowers, hasRead More...
How to Plant Up a Terrarium
July 7, 2021 11:39 amBack in fashion, terrariums are the way to go for indoor décor. Terrarium Pot Recipe What you need for yourRead More...
Build Your Own Plant Stand
July 1, 2021 12:08 pmThis epic plant stand is made with plumbing pipes and sealed with tinted Woodoc 50 Exterior Sealer. For this DIY,Read More...
Autumn Hanging Baskets
June 7, 2021 8:56 pmAlthough spring is synonymous with bright floral hanging baskets, they can actually be hanging around in cool seasons too, withRead More...
A Touch of Class with Cordylines
June 3, 2021 8:52 pmThe common name of cabbage tree is a little unfair when it comes to these sculptural and colourful cordyline hybrids…Read More...
Benefits of Indoor Plants
April 22, 2021 11:41 amWhy we need indoor plants As you may have noticed when strolling through interior shops lately, nature is a hugeRead More...
The Best Plants for Retaining Walls
January 21, 2021 1:16 pmRetaining walls present unique challenges to the gardener. This is how you overcome them. Problem: Dull retaining walls The pre-cast,Read More...
Pot Covers
December 2, 2020 11:42 amThere’s a classy pot cover to suit your taste and needs. With indoor plants all the rage these days, aRead More...
Frame Your Indoor Plants
November 5, 2020 4:56 pmThis simple frame is an unusual way to display plants on a desk or wall. Build this frame for indoorRead More...
Colour in the sky
September 4, 2020 1:13 pm6 spring classics for hanging baskets Since it is already September and early spring has arrived, why not try yourRead 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...
Cover your plants in style
October 7, 2019 3:30 pmGet the best out of your potted plants. Indoor plants are a growing trend, one that is being embraced forRead More...
Pincushion Protea
September 27, 2019 1:03 pmThe Pincushion Protea has long-lasting flower heads in yellows, oranges and reds consist of a large number of small flowersRead More...
Save space (and your back) with a raised planter
September 19, 2019 11:41 amWell made the most of the large capacity of the Elho Grow Table by packing in a diverse selection ofRead More...
3 Colourful Kalanchoes
June 24, 2019 8:24 amKalanchoe Blossfeldiana Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana (Kalanchoes), less commonly known as the Widow’s Thrill, is often described as a flamboyant and colourfulRead More...
How to repot anthuriums
June 20, 2019 10:44 amWhen is the Best Time to Re-pot Anthuriums? Roots are growing through the drainage holes of the pots. There isRead More...
Lewisia Cotyledon ‘Elise Mix’
January 21, 2019 8:00 amLewisia Cotyledon ‘Elise Mix’ is a strikingly beautiful addition to the range of flowering succulents for low-water gardens and containers,Read More...
Russelia equisetiformis
January 16, 2019 8:57 am‘Firecracker’ This vibrant plant, Russelia Equisetiformis, is made up of clusters of scarlet tubular flowers; resembling small firecrackers, that provideRead More...
Beat the heat
January 15, 2019 11:55 amHelp your Roses to Keep their Cool • Hot nights bother the roses more than the heat during the day.Read More...
Potted Gladiolus
October 12, 2018 2:15 pmGladiolus are known for their tall elegance in a garden bed, and as Australian TV personality Dame Edna Everage’s favouriteRead More...
Exuberant sun lovers
February 19, 2018 2:07 pmWe picked a large pot and filled it with some exuberant sun lovers to lead you joyfully through the quietRead More...
Buxom Buxus
February 19, 2018 1:24 pmPotted Plant Recipe Using Buxus The entrance to a home is much more welcoming when there’s a green focal pointRead More...
Potted Meadow
February 19, 2018 12:05 pmWith the rich textures and subtle shades of ornamental grasses, and a splash of exuberant colour from a grass-like indigenousRead More...
Round and Round the Pot Plant
February 19, 2018 11:37 amHave you ever considered creating shapes with the plants you are using to plant up a container? I did justRead More...
Containing elephant’s foot
February 19, 2018 11:13 amOur pot recipe this month is for Elephant’s Foot and is designed for a sunbaked patio that needs a gracefulRead More...
Potted Ferns
February 19, 2018 10:35 amFashions may change but ferns in pots have always been trendsetters. Potted ferns have been cultivated for centuries as ornamental decorationRead More...
Potted Spring
February 16, 2018 11:05 amTo celebrate spring and inspire you to play with colour, Tanya and I spent a happy, flower-filled afternoon in herRead More...
A cheery winter trio
February 16, 2018 10:36 amColourful winter annuals and perennials are not scarce at this time of the year. We went shopping and found lotsRead More...
Indestructible houseplants
February 15, 2018 3:12 pmToo much kindness – rather than neglect – might kill off these nearly indestructible houseplants! If you have children, there willRead More...
Tropical Bathroom Twin Set
February 15, 2018 2:50 pmDecorating a bathroom with a twin plant set can be difficult. But, it’s not a problem if you use plantsRead More...
The pot goes on
February 14, 2018 1:48 pmThe Pot that Goes on and on In the October 2013 issue of the magazine, we featured a pot withinRead More...
Everlasting
February 14, 2018 1:29 pmA pretty, flowering everlasting, and a collection of bright succulents, were the inspiration for this colourful pot. I wanted toRead 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...
One Pot, Three pots
February 13, 2018 1:25 pmPotting Plants One pot with three amazing potting plant options! As spring approaches, most gardeners get the urge to plant.Read More...
Pot some Azaleas
February 8, 2018 3:26 pmRhododendrons, or Azaleas as they are referred to here in South Africa, are amongst the most beautiful of all floweringRead More...
Boxed-in Summer
February 8, 2018 2:45 pmIt’s high summer and the nurseries are filled to the brim with pots and punnets of annuals and perennials inRead 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...
Plant Pansies in Pots
February 8, 2018 11:36 amNow is the best time of the year to use pansies to add happy colour to garden beds and pots.Read More...
Fireworks in a pot!
February 5, 2018 2:53 pmAsymmetrical design helps to create balance in this pot of variegated green and bright red plants that closely mimic theRead More...
Summer Bowl
February 5, 2018 2:11 pmGet into the spirit of summer by potting a special blend of florals and edibles, put together with love andRead More...
Veltheimia bracteata
January 15, 2018 8:32 amThe natural habitat of the beautiful forest lily (Veltheimia bracteata) is the forests and coastal thickets of the Eastern Cape.Read More...
Verbena peruviana
January 15, 2018 8:31 amOriginating from South America, Verbena Peruviana is an evergreen perennial that flowers prolifically from spring to autumn. The masses ofRead More...
Viburnum Odoratissimum
January 15, 2018 8:25 amIn a small garden, you may need only one of these shrubs to screen off your neighbour, the dog’s kennelRead More...
Trachelospermum jasminoides
January 12, 2018 2:41 pmConfederate Jasmine, Star Jasmine Trachelospermum Jasminoides is an exceptional cultivar that is not grown for its flowers but rather forRead More...
Sansevieria trifasciata
January 11, 2018 1:17 pmMother-in-Law’s Tongue Sansevieria trifasciata is a tough, hardy and enduring succulent from Africa is making a strong fashion statement inRead More...
Searsia crenata
January 11, 2018 1:11 pmDune Crowberry The Searsia Crenata is a spreading and stocky coastal plant with a rounded shape. It survives against allRead More...
Sedum spectabile
January 11, 2018 1:07 pmIce Plant Commonly known as ‘Ice plant’, Sedum Spectabile is tolerant of extreme cold and inclement winter weather conditions. ItRead More...
Sempervivum tectorum
January 11, 2018 1:05 pmCommon Houseleek, Hen and Chickens, St Patrick’s Cabbage A low, mat forming succulent comprising many rosettes of attractive grey-green leavesRead More...
Senecio elegans
January 11, 2018 1:02 pmWild Cineraria Senecio is a member of the Asteraceae (daisy) family, which is the second largest family of flowering plantsRead More...
Serruria florida
January 11, 2018 12:59 pmBlushing Bride, Pride of Franschhoek First recorded in 1773, the Serruria Florida, a well-known plant belonging to the Proteaceae family,Read More...
Solanum Rantonnetii
January 11, 2018 12:54 pmIn the days when we quickly had to order a few flowering shrubs to fill the instant colour aisles ofRead More...
Solenostemon scutellarioides
January 11, 2018 12:51 pmFrog’s Foot, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle This is a fantastic subject for filling in and covering bare patches of soilRead More...
Streptocarpus
January 11, 2018 12:41 pmCape Primrose This little, indigenous forest plant, Streptocarpus, was first discovered in Knysna in the 1800s and also occurs naturally inRead More...
Helianthus Annus
January 11, 2018 12:39 pmSunflowers There’s nothing more breathtaking than a field of golden Sunflowers holding up their heads to the sun. These regalRead 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...
Pachypodium lamerei
January 8, 2018 2:31 pmMadagascan Palm A tall, ultimately tree-like succulent from Madagascar, hence the name Madagascan Palm, with a pronounced stem covered inRead More...
Plectranthus ciliatus
January 8, 2018 1:42 pmWhite Wild Sage There is a huge variety of Plectranthus species, most of which are shade lovers. Beautiful dark greenRead More...
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
January 8, 2018 12:46 pmChincherinchee, Tjienk, Star of Bethlehem Chincherinchees or ‘tjienks’ belong to the genus Ornithogalum and are members of the Hyacinth familyRead More...
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea
January 8, 2018 12:24 pmBlue Water Lily, Frog’s Pulpit The decorative leaves of indigenous aquatics, like the Nymphaea Nouchali, and the showy blooms inRead More...
Nymphoides thunbergiana
January 8, 2018 12:21 pmFairy Water Lily The decorative leaves of indigenous aquatics, like the Fairy Water Lily, and the showy blooms in seasonRead More...
Magnolia grandiflora
January 8, 2018 11:09 amLittle Gem Magnolia Grandiflora is a handsome evergreen tree that originates from the South Eastern parts of the USA. TodayRead More...
Malcolmia maritima
January 8, 2018 11:06 amVirginia Stock, French Forget-me-Not As gardeners, we are always in search of fragrance so it’s a mystery why the sweetly-scented VirginianRead More...
Limonium perezii
January 8, 2018 8:42 amSea Lavender or Statice Limonium is another Canary Island plant that has adapted so magnificently to local conditions. Large broadlyRead More...
Lobelia
January 8, 2018 8:32 amThere are very few flowers that can match the true blue of Lobelia. For connoisseurs of blue there’s even aRead More...
Lotus berthelotii
January 8, 2018 8:25 amParrot’s Beak This unusual and yet striking plant originates from the Canary and Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.Read More...
Hebenstretia dura
December 20, 2017 11:16 amCat’s Tail Hebenstretia Dura (family: Scrophulariaceae) is found from the Eastern Cape to the Northern Province. It is a hardyRead More...
Gazanias
December 20, 2017 8:56 amGazanias are the dream plant for low maintenance gardens. Their vivid, cheerful blooms guarantee a sunburst of colour and theRead More...
Geranium incanum
December 20, 2017 8:32 amCarpet Geraniums True Geraniums or Crane’s Bills – from the Greek word geranos, a crane, owing to its fruit whichRead More...
Graptopetalum paraguayense
December 20, 2017 8:21 amMother of Pearl plant or Ghost plant The Ghost Plant is a low growing, clump forming succulent comprised of rosettesRead More...
Fortunella japonica
December 19, 2017 10:28 amThe ‘Kumquat’ Tree The ‘Kumquat’ is a most useful and versatile plant that bears attractive fruit. It’s neat, compact growthRead More...
Ficus microcarpa
December 19, 2017 10:24 amIndian Laurel or Curtain Fig The medium-sized, leathery, lush green leaves of the Ficus Microcarpa plant create the perfect headRead More...
Euphorbia trigona
December 19, 2017 9:18 amAfrican Milk Tree, High Chaparall, Cathedral Cactus Euphorbia Trigona – a tall, slender and erect succulent from Namibia. The darkRead More...
Euphorbia tirucalli
December 19, 2017 9:13 amSticks of Fire In nature Euphorbia Tirucalli often forms almost indestructible thickets which made it a popular hedge plant aroundRead More...
Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘Gilt Edge’
December 19, 2017 9:07 amOleaster Elaeagnus are tough, cold hardy and extremely adaptable small trees or large shrubs that have become popular garden plantsRead More...
Dieramas
December 18, 2017 12:47 pmHarebells, Fairy Bells Dieramas are members of the iris family, Iridaceae, and are noted for their graceful, arching sprays ofRead More...
Duranta
December 18, 2017 12:14 pmThe genus Duranta includes a number of tree and shrub species that originate in the tropical Americas and include manyRead More...
Codiaeum variegatum ‘Hybrids’
December 15, 2017 2:14 pmCroton Croton are one of the well-known sub-tropical foliage shrubs regularly purchased by up country holiday makers whilst on vacationRead More...
Cussonia Paniculata
December 15, 2017 1:07 pmHighveld Cabbage Tree or Kiepersol Cussonia Paniculata, the ‘Highveld Cabbage Tree’ or ‘Kiepersol’, is a small, decorative and evergreen tree,Read More...
Crinum macowanii
December 15, 2017 12:56 pmSabie Lily Crinums are members of the family Amaryllidaceae and have a very wide distribution in the tropics of Asia,Read More...
Calpurnia aurea
December 15, 2017 12:07 pmWild Laburnum The Calpurnia Aurea is one of our most rewarding small, semi-evergreen trees. It is fast growing and canRead More...
Cactus
December 15, 2017 12:01 pmThe benefits of displaying indoor plants in our homes are huge. Plants are a décor tool, moisturiser, therapist, climate improverRead More...
Bromelia Aechmea
December 15, 2017 10:39 amUrn Plant The benefits of displaying indoor plants in our homes are huge. Plants are a décor tool, moisturiser, therapist,Read More...
Arctotis Acaulis and Stoechadifolia
December 15, 2017 9:10 amAfrican Daisy, Gousblom, Silver Arctotis, Kusgousblom Arctotis is a fairly large genus of about sixty species within the daisy familyRead More...
Bauhinia
December 14, 2017 11:21 amGalpinii, Bowkerii, Tomentosa and Petersiana Pride of de Kaap The Bauhinia belongs to one of the world’s largest plant families,Read More...
Asystasia Gangetica
December 14, 2017 11:18 amCreeping Foxglove The Creeping Foxglove is an attractive but very vigorous ground cover that tolerates quite a sunny position butRead More...
Asparagus Densiflorus ‘Myersii’
December 14, 2017 11:16 amFoxtail or Cat’s tail Asparagus Densiflorus ‘Myersii‘ (Foxtail or Cat’s tail), which has remained popular for decades. A cultivar ofRead More...
Aponogeton Distachyos
December 13, 2017 3:05 pmCape Pond Weed The decorative leaves of indigenous aquatics and the showy blooms in season always command attention. Cape PondRead More...
Anthriscus cerefolium
December 13, 2017 3:01 pmChervil, French Parsley Anthriscus Cerefolium is a fairly low-growing plant, reaching a height of 30 cm and growing to aboutRead More...
Alocasia cucullata
December 13, 2017 2:54 pmSpear Queen Alocasia Cucullata is a spectacular evergreen foliage plant belonging to the Elephant’s Ear family. Upright, fleshy, rhizomatous stemsRead More...
Aloysia triphylla
December 13, 2017 2:49 pmLemon Verbena Lemon Verbena is a popular shrub that was introduced into Western horticulture from Chile and Argentina as longRead More...
Adenium Obesum
December 13, 2017 2:38 pmImpala Lily, Desert Rose or Sabi Star Adenium Obesum, sometimes called Adenium Multiflorum, is an interesting, or unusual grey toRead More...
Ficus Hanging Around
December 7, 2017 1:44 pmIf you visit any stockist of indoor plants you are sure to come across small potted trees called Ficus MicrocarpaRead More...
Basket of Creativity
November 28, 2017 10:29 amConcrete basket DIY What you will Need for Your Concrete Basket • Plastic bowl• 3 lengths ½ inch (12 mm)Read More...
Potting Bench
November 23, 2017 10:59 amTired of mess and an aching back? Builders have everything you need to make this special potting bench, allowing youRead 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...
Buxus Sempervirens
November 15, 2017 12:08 pmBox, Boxwood, Little Leaf Boxwood Formal gardens have been fashionable around the world since the times of early civilisations andRead More...
Bellis Perennis
November 15, 2017 11:38 amEnglish Daisy The English Daisy is a dainty little perennial often treated as an annual in the warm African climateRead 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...
Rosa ‘White Iceberg’
January 18, 2016 8:55 amA gardening book that discusses bestsellers and favourites would be incomplete if it did not include the iconic White IcebergRead More...
Verbena ‘Quartz Pink Xp’
January 18, 2016 8:15 amRed Eye Verbena, Verbena This new Verbena, the Verbena ‘Quartz Pink Xp’, is bright and showy, excelling in the heat and drynessRead More...
Syzygium paniculatum
January 15, 2016 11:09 amSyzygium Paniculatum is a well-known garden shrub with a multitude of uses. It is evergreen, has dense foliage, and grows rapidlyRead More...
Succulent hanging basket
January 15, 2016 10:54 amFollow our simple guidelines and plant up your own stunning hanging basket with heat beating plants. Baskets are often suspendedRead More...
Success with Clematis
January 15, 2016 7:57 amWhen one browses through magazines and gardening books, especially those from the UK, the pictures of Clematis are always inspiring.Read More...
Birds of Paradise
January 15, 2016 7:51 amStrelitzias… Mother Nature’s incredible sculptures! From autumn to spring, when beautiful boat-shaped spathes crested by bright orange sepals and deep-blueRead More...
Sedum spurium ‘Bronze Carpet’
January 14, 2016 11:31 amStonecrop The Sedum Spurium plant is a vigorous, evergreen ground cover with glossy, succulent leaves that are dark coppery-red inRead More...
Sedum nussbaumerianum
January 14, 2016 11:28 amCoppertone Stonecrop Sedum Nussbaumerianum is an exotic species from Mexico, with unusual, copper-coloured rosettes on slender spreading stems. It isRead More...
Scaevola aemula
January 14, 2016 11:21 amFairy Fan Flower One Australian perennial that contributes a new hybrid almost yearly is Scaevola Aemula, and sometimes the newRead More...
Scabiosa
January 14, 2016 10:49 amOur colleague, Gerald Schofield, once described the hybrids of Scabiosa as ‘totally loveable’ plants. Most gardeners agree with his description of thisRead More...
Planting and Repotting Ferns
September 2, 2015 11:12 amFerns are easy to transplant and benefit from regular repotting into slightly larger containers. They can either be planted singlyRead More...
Philodendrons
September 2, 2015 8:48 amThe last couple of decades have seen many hundreds of thousands of these leafy Philodendrons absorbed into gardens around theRead More...
Petunia x atkinsiana
September 2, 2015 8:44 am‘Marvel Beauty’ – ‘Blueberry’ and ‘Raspberry’ The Marvel Beauty – Blueberry and Rasberry – are exciting varieties with unique flowerRead More...
Pelargoniums
September 2, 2015 8:08 amOne can fill pots and barrels with bush and king pelargoniums, and fill hanging baskets and window boxes with ivy-leavedRead More...
Paeonia lactiflora – Peonies
September 2, 2015 7:36 amPeony ‘Shirley Temple’ If you live in a very cold area, pretty peonies will brighten your day. Once you have themRead More...
Osteospermum
September 1, 2015 12:31 pmThese upright-growing Osteospermum bushes are topped with showy daisy flowers from late winter through spring. The hybrids are derived fromRead More...
Nephrolepis falcata furcans
September 1, 2015 12:08 pmFishtail Fern, Fishtail Swordfern Large-frond, the Fishtail Fern (Swordfern), with coarse foliage, forms attractive clumps of cascading habit. It isRead More...
Murraya exotica
August 31, 2015 9:26 amOrange Jasmine The dark green glossy leaves make the Orange Jasmine shrub attractive even when not in flower, but theRead More...
Make your own Paver Planter
August 25, 2015 9:06 amMaking a planter out of pavers is a simple process – you simply glue the pavers together, reinforce the glueRead More...
Lobularia maritima
August 17, 2015 11:39 amSweet Alyssum Lobularia maritima is a delicate, fine-textured plant with masses of white blooms set against variegated foliage. It isRead More...
Leucophyta brownii
August 17, 2015 10:53 amCushion Bush Leucophyta brownii is an interesting groundcover for a sunny position. Its has an unusual leaf shape that formsRead More...
Kalanchoes
July 31, 2015 7:48 amKalanchoes are a succulent group of plants that are tough, heat resistant and low maintenance. Most suitable climate for KalanchoesRead More...
Jasminum polyanthum
July 31, 2015 7:32 amPink Jasmine Chances are that if there’s a lovely, sweet fragrance wafting over from the neighbour’s garden at this timeRead More...
Jasminum multipartitum
July 29, 2015 12:59 pmStarry Wild Jasmine Type: Evergreen Jasminum shrub up to 3m. Form: Creeping or bushy (train long shoots can be trainedRead More...
Hostas
July 29, 2015 11:08 amHostas have always been useful perennials for shade gardens, especially very cold gardens. This is perhaps why, over the years,Read More...
Hellebores
July 28, 2015 6:55 amFalling in love three or more times a day (and not getting into trouble) is a distinct possibility when youRead More...
Hatiora
July 28, 2015 6:13 amEaster Cactus and Whitsun Cactus. Hatiora is a prolifically blooming cacti with fleshy, jointed or segmented stems with a slightly pendant orRead More...
Ericas – Simply Irresistible
July 23, 2015 11:11 amThe exceptional beauty and diversity of their floral form make Ericas irresistible to gardeners; these three species are well suitedRead More...
Grevillea Lanigera Mount Tamboritha
July 23, 2015 10:14 amSpider Flower Grevillea Lanigera ‘Mount Tamboritha’, or Spider Flower, is an utterly charming, low-growing shrub that copes perfectly in aRead More...
Gaura Lindheimeri Blushing Butterflies
July 23, 2015 9:41 amButterfly Gaura Gaura Lindheimeri ‘Blushing Butterflies’ produces soft pink flowers and has leaves that are light reddish-green and become brighterRead More...
Fuchsia Shadowdancer
July 14, 2015 8:18 amFuchsia Shadowdancer “Marcia”, “Peggy” The Fuchsia Shadowdancer range is sold under the Proven Winner label. This guarantees that these early floweringRead More...
Freylinia Tropica
July 14, 2015 7:52 amBlue Freylinia, Waterberg Bell-Bush, Blue Splash, Blue Honey-Bell Freylinia Tropica with its delicate foliage and light mauve to pretty blueRead More...
Flowering Bonsai
June 11, 2015 8:23 amFlowering Bonsai is a vast part of Bonsai and not an easy subject to condense into one article. However, IRead More...
Evolvulus ‘Blue My Mind’
June 11, 2015 7:34 amDwarf Morning Glory Delicate, petite blue flowers cover these grey-foliage plants for months on end. Evolvulus, heat and drought-tolerant, theseRead More...
Euphorbia pulcherrima
June 8, 2015 11:08 amPoinsettia Euphorbia Pulcherrima is a deciduous large shrub or small tree that has rich green leaves with dentate (toothed) margins.Read More...
Euonymus Japonicus Microphyllus
June 8, 2015 11:03 amJapanese Euonymus, Dwarf Japanese Spindle, ‘Gold Dust’, ‘Aureus’ Euonymus Japonicus ‘Microphyllus’ is a rounded, very compact shrub with small, glossyRead More...
Eucomis vandermerwei
June 8, 2015 10:54 amPineapple Lily The mountainous area around Dullstroom in Mpumalanga has yielded a very unusual dwarf Eucomis. The Eucomis Vandermerwii growsRead More...
Diospyros whyteana
May 8, 2015 7:57 amBladdernut The Bladdernut is one of those small trees with so many uses in both small and larger gardens. ItsRead More...
Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’
May 8, 2015 7:48 amThis plant is a ‘dramatic’ ground cover with a cascading habit. Its thin stems are sparsely clothed in silvery-white, roundRead More...
Cuphea llavea
April 20, 2015 9:02 amFlamenco Samba The Flamenco Samba is a lovely compact shrub of around 40 x 60cm and flowers prolifically, bearing cherryRead More...
Cotyledon Orbiculata
March 27, 2015 10:50 amPig’s Ear, Elk’s Horn, or Round-Leafed Navel-Wort Succulent plants are still extremely popular in the garden fashion stakes, especially during periodsRead More...
Cordyline Australis Southern Splendour
March 27, 2015 10:32 amIn the olden days, when we were young rookies, the common Cordyline Australis would be the first plant we wouldRead More...
Container Plants that Beat the Heat
March 27, 2015 9:58 amThere are a number of tough waterwise characters that thrive in containers and love being out in the midday sun.Read More...
Coloured Leaves from the Tropics
March 27, 2015 8:30 amIn the tropical climates around the globe, leaves are often as bright and colourful as the flowers. The hot, humidRead More...
Carex Varieties
March 25, 2015 7:53 amBronze Form, Bronze New Zealand Hair Sedge, Bronze Perfection There are many varieties to choose from in the genus Carex. Some are stately ornamental grassesRead More...
Camellia
March 25, 2015 7:34 amJaponica, Common Camellia or Japanese Camellia, Sasanqua, Camellia Japonica has dark green, lustrous, leathery leaves and its size varies according toRead More...
Calibrachoa
March 25, 2015 7:15 amSeaside Petunia Calibrachoa are charming little plants and are relatives of the petunia, producing masses of small, bell-shaped flowers onRead More...
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Edward Goucher’
September 1, 2014 8:01 amAbelia x Grandiflora ‘Edward Goucher‘ is a tamer garden hybrid compared to the ordinary Abelia. This compact shrub with glossyRead More...
Cupressus Macrocarpa
August 22, 2014 6:24 am‘Gold Crest’, ‘Golden Monterey Cypress’, ‘Swane’s Gold’, ‘Pencil Pine’ Golden Monterey Cypress Conifers truly come into their own in winter.Read More...
Blechnum Ferns
August 21, 2014 9:33 amThe genus Blechnum, from the family Blechnaceae, was derived from the Greek word blechnon meaning a fern. Blechnum are mostly evergreen fernsRead More...
Bacopa
August 21, 2014 9:10 amBacopa, Indigenous Phlox, Sutera or James Brittennia. Whatever the name, the Bacopa, an ankle-high ground cover, with tits graceful flowersRead More...
Aucuba Japonica ‘Crotonifolia’, ‘Goldeyana’, ‘Variegata’
August 18, 2014 12:07 pmJapanese Laurel Aucuba Japonica is possibly not the first plant that one would choose if faced with all the beautiesRead More...
Argyranthemum frutescens
August 18, 2014 11:21 amCrazy Daisy, Bush Daisy, Marguerite Daisy, Starlight Red, Summersong White For quick colour, few plants beat the old-fashioned daisy bush,Read More...
Angelonia Angustifolia
August 18, 2014 6:47 am‘Angelface’, ‘Summer Snapdragon’ & ‘Serena Lavender’ Looking at the sweet hybrids of Angelonia Angustifolia, it is hard to believe thatRead More...
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