Indigenous Spring Beauty Nemesias
September 14, 2021 10:37 amSpring flowers the world over have a softness and beauty that captures the spirit of the season itself. Our indigenousRead 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...
The Grass is Growing!
August 24, 2021 10:09 amDon’t let the grass grow under your feet this summer! With the joy of the recent rain, soil temperature hasRead More...
27 Winter Maintenance Jobs
July 9, 2021 8:52 pmOdd jobs to do now at your address… Regular winter maintenance to keep the house and garden in good nickRead More...
8 Flowers for Winter Colour
July 9, 2021 12:34 pmIf you wake up one morning and think, “I’m tired of browns and greys and leafless trees, I want colour!”,Read More...
Cinerarias – Nothing Short of Spectacular
June 10, 2021 1:43 pmThere are not many annuals that bloom through cold weather, and that bloom better the colder it gets. Cinerarias (SenecioRead 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...
Autumn in Bloom – Autumn Flowering
June 3, 2021 11:57 amAutumn is often called the second spring because there are so many garden flowers in bloom at this time. NotRead More...
The Autumn Clean Up
May 18, 2021 3:07 pmJust as April is a month for planting, it is also a month for a good autumn clean up, clearingRead More...
The Value of Sowing Seed
May 18, 2021 12:09 pmApril is an important month for sowing seed for winter and spring colour. Get planning and planting now! Some gardenersRead More...
Balcony bulbs
April 26, 2021 9:42 amImagine a little balcony or patio decorated with pots filled with flowering daffodils and tulips in spring, and imagine windowsillsRead 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...
December Gift Guide
November 30, 2020 5:26 pmFor plant and garden lovers, check out our selection of wonderful gifts to choose from. Get what you REALLY wantRead More...
Garden Day 2020
September 15, 2020 3:33 pmGarden Day returns for a virtual celebration of our beloved green spaces Inspirational flower crown ambassadors, a packed calendar ofRead 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...
Preparing For Summer Rains
September 1, 2020 2:56 pmSouth Africa can take a sudden turn if you are not prepared. In large proportions of the interior, weather conditionsRead More...
Violas
August 7, 2020 12:43 pmViolas are irresistible. They are petite, fragrant, flowers without any fuss and come in every colour of the rainbow. WhatRead More...
6 Indigenous Bulbs to Plant
May 5, 2020 12:04 pmA colourful, fragrant spring garden is incomplete without bulbs. Whether in pots or flowerbeds, indoors or outdoors, bulbs are guaranteedRead More...
7 Summer Roses
October 3, 2019 12:16 pmWith our strong summer sun, the summer roses that show up best and hold their colour are those with bloomsRead More...
Beacon Impatiens
August 26, 2019 2:00 pmWelcome back summer’s best-loved flowers for shade. The fast-filling bedding Impatiens Walleriana, which all but vanished from summer shade gardens,Read 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...
Pansies To Brighten Your Garden
June 12, 2019 9:03 amPansies are the easiest way to add colour to the winter and spring garden! Nothing matches their charm, or theRead More...
Exciting Cyclamens
May 7, 2019 12:27 pmAdd some colour to your garden this winter with cyclamens! Cyclamens are always a winter favourite due to their longRead 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...
Keep going through winter
March 4, 2019 10:13 amHow to Keep up the Flower Power Now that winter has become milder, it’s possible for roses to flower allRead More...
6 Flowers to Plant Now For a Spectacular Spring
February 18, 2019 8:00 amRead in Afrikaans Many of the most important spring flowers need to be planted out as young seedlings in autumn.Read 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...
Hibiscus Graff
December 12, 2018 9:15 amHibiscus Graff is a new species of an improved Hibiscus series, with longer lasting flowers. The series formerly known asRead 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...
5 Bulbs to Plant this Autumn
April 9, 2018 2:58 pmBulbous plants have been cultivated for centuries, primarily for their spectacular spring or summer floral display. Autumn is an importantRead 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...
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...
Pots of Autumn drama
February 16, 2018 9:42 amSpring and summer inspire potting recipes that are frivolous, flowery and colourful but autumn and winter are seasons needing aRead More...
Surprise Spring Pot
February 14, 2018 3:47 pmJuly is a great time to plant up pots and containers for a spring pot display of the highest order.Read 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...
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...
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...
Sutherlandia frutescens
January 11, 2018 12:36 pmCancer Bush, Kankerbossie, Gansies Sutherlandia Frutescens, a small shrub, which can be upright or semi-decumbent (the stems grow parallel toRead 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...
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...
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...
Burchellia Bubalina – Wild Pomegranate
December 15, 2017 10:41 amThe Wild Pomegranate is a neat growing shrub, up to 2.5 m in height, with beautiful dark green glossy leaves.Read 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...
Betula Pendula
December 15, 2017 10:34 amSilver or Common Birch The Silver Birch is one of the best-known trees in cultivation today, especially in temperate regions,Read More...
Antirrhinum Majus
December 13, 2017 3:04 pmThe ‘Snapdragon’ For gardeners wanting an easy growing winter annual it is worth re-stating all the good qualities of AntirrhinumRead 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...
Acer palmatum
December 13, 2017 2:33 pmJapanese Maple Acer Palmatum originates from China, Korea and Japan, and has become one of the most popular deciduous treesRead More...
Frost Resistant Veggie Trellis
December 12, 2017 8:30 amIn the cold, frosty parts of the country, winter can wreak havoc on your vegetables and garden plants. Many areRead More...
Topiaries for Christmas
November 27, 2017 1:17 pmThis year do something a little different for your Christmas tree – a topiary. Here’s a selection of top plantsRead More...
Rosa banksiae
November 20, 2017 3:37 pmYellow Banksian Rose ‘Lutea’ The Banksiae Rose is a garden favourite around the globe. It originates in West and CentralRead 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...
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...
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...
Summer Lawn Care
February 6, 2017 1:17 pmFertilising your Lawn Question: If lawns are fertilised regularly, do they require mowing more often than lawns that have notRead More...
February Checklist
February 1, 2017 1:30 pmFebruary boasts sunny summer days that provide for pristine growing and blossoming conditions for a variety of plant life andRead More...
The Kindest Cut – Roses
January 18, 2016 6:49 amThis beautiful display of roses is one of the rewards of winter pruning, along with good soil enrichment, watering andRead 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...
Spring is a Good time to Aerate your Lawn
January 15, 2016 7:28 amSpiking your lawn with a garden fork (to aerate your lawn) will boost its growth and spring is the bestRead More...
Happy Spring
July 27, 2015 10:14 amAll the lovely fragrances of spring waft along as the season gracefully bows in, the heavily scented blooms reminding meRead More...
Dombeya rotundifolia
May 11, 2015 9:05 amWild Pear Dombeya Rotundifolia, one of the most attractive and reliable of the indigenous trees suitable for suburban gardens, hasRead 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...
Nandina domestica
August 21, 2014 7:07 pmNandina, Heavenly Bamboo, Sacred Bamboo For Autumn colour there is nothing to beat Nandina Domestica and its cousins. The lacy leaves changeRead More...
Burgundy Iceberg
August 21, 2014 10:39 amBurgundy Icebergs are beautiful, eye-catching roses worth planting en masse. Masses of velvety, generally wine-red flowers with a very delicateRead More...
Brunfelsia Pauciflora ‘Floribunda’ and Undulata
August 21, 2014 10:18 amYesterday-today-and-tomorrow, morning-noon-and-night, Kiss Me Quick, and Brazil Raintree, White Caps Brunfelsia Pauciflora ‘Floribunda’ is a dense shrub that grows toRead More...
Bolusanthus Speciosus
August 21, 2014 9:38 amTree Wisteria The Tree Wisteria is a truly elegant deciduous tree with a neat, elongated silhouette in the landscape. ItRead More...
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