Perennials add much colour to South African gardens. They die back, but they won’t die off completely, and they come back better than the year before with a touch of fertiliser just before blooming time. “A perennial plant or simply perennial is a plant that...
Here are our 10 top picks to make your garden burst with summer colour!1. Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)2. Marigolds3. Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus)4. Impatiens5. African Daisies (Dimorphotheca spp.)6. Petunias7. Zinnias8. Cosmos9. Salvia (Salvia splendens)10....
You will often have heard of flowering plants being referred to as ‘annuals’ and ‘perennials’. The following explains is the difference between these two plant categories, with some common examples of plants in each category. Annual Plants Annuals are flowering plants...
Yes, you SHOULD INVEST IN ORGANIC LAWN CARE. Gone are the days of traditional pesticides and weedkillers to keep your lawn pest and weed free. Mostly, anyway… Before we go into what you should invest in organic lawn care – here’s a quick reminder of what it replaces:...
Frost can do a great deal of damage to garden plants and lawns. If you live in a frost-prone area, such Gauteng or the Free State, it’s a good idea to know how to predict it and take steps to protect your garden. What is frost, and when does it occur?Frost forms when...
There are few things better than relaxing in a swimming pool on a hot summer’s day, and a pool can certainly be the perfect addition to your home and garden. But when you have a beautiful garden, the last thing you would want is to bring the overall aesthetic...
You’d think that you’d know how often to mow your lawn based purely on how long your grass is. However, there are a few things to consider, to ensure long term, problem free, maintenance of a beautiful lawn. Here are some pointers on managing your lawn:Firstly, grass...
The top 3 Key Feng Shui Principles for Your Garden:Feng Shui Garden IdeasWhy Feng Shui Gardening Benefits You Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, is all about arranging your environment in a way that promotes balance, harmony, and the optimal flow of...
Dogs can wreak havoc on your manicured lawn. They might mot be as destructive as moles or grubs, but they make a mess of your grass over time. Following are some tips for keeping your lawn looking good as well as making it as a safe environment for your dog. What dogs...
Garden design from scratch offers you the exciting opportunity to express your personal taste and style. Think of your garden as a blank canvas, with you as the artist ready to create something beautiful. The garden will evolve as plants, trees, and shrubs grow, but...
It’s not only lack of water that can make your lawn turn brown and patchy. Insects that eat the grass, or the grass roots, can destroy a perfectly manicured lawn in weeks!These, and other insects, will always be present in your garden, and in your lawn, but when a...
The function of a garden pathway is to lead you from one point to another – without stepping on lawn or plants. However, making it a focal point of your garden adds interest and encourages exploration of your garden. Garden pathways should never look too neat, but you...
Lawn Edging tools are a personal choice and are often chosen for a variety of reasons.We all seem to have that problem if we do not have flower bed borders; the beds just seem to get bigger especially when you have put so much effort into designing your garden! With...
Ever driven down a road on a hot summers day and you see people that are watering their lawn? You would be right if you shook your head and thought, “what a waste of water”. There is no need to be wasteful if you take delight in your lawn and garden. By following the...
We know that many people do not like leaving grass clippings on a lawn but it does the lawn a world of good. This alone can reduce the amount of fertilizer you need by half. Bag the first and last mow of the season, though, to reduce weeds.Add white clover seed as it...
What does lawn aeration involve? Lawn aeration involves the removal of small soil plugs or cores from the grass or lawn. There are hand aerators are available but the most effective way of aerating your lawn will be with a mechanical aerator. The aerator machine...