There are several different types of lawn grass in South Africa. From the commonly known lawn grasses almost all...
Types of Lawn Grass in South Africa
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Pavement Lawn design tips and ideas
First impressions of your home do count! You do it all the time when you visit a friend or drive past a neighbour’s...
Pruning: the timing, benefits and methods
Pruning is essential for the health of your plants. It is essential for shaping and neatening trees and shrubs and...
Mulch – All Your Questions Answered
New to gardening? If you have heard of ‘mulch’ and ‘mulching your garden’, but you have never done it, the following...
Poisonous Garden Plants to Avoid in Gauteng
Datura stramonium commonly called ‘Moonflower’ or ‘Malpitte’ (above image) Many plants are poisonous to some degree....
Top perennials to add to your garden
Perennials add much colour to South African gardens. They die back, but they won’t die off completely, and they come...
Top annuals to add to your garden
Time to start planning your Spring planting, so here’s five top annuals to add to your garden for a summer flower...
What is the difference between perennials and annuals?
You will often have heard of flowering plants being referred to as ‘annuals’ and ‘perennials’. The following explains...
Swimming pool design ideas for your garden
There are few things better than relaxing in a swimming pool on a hot summer's day, and a pool can certainly be the...
Feng Shui in your Garden for Balance and Harmony
Feng shui is the ancient art of placement, arrangement, for flow, harmony and balance, to promote good energy, wealth,...
How to Implement your Garden Design
Designing your garden is complete. Now, it’s time to turn the inspiration into reality. You are looking at a lot of...
Garden pathway design and tips
The function of a garden pathway is to lead you from one point to another – without stepping on lawn or...
Garden Design? Get to know your property before you start
You garden design should be a blank canvas and you must have an idea how to start. Don’t be daunted think of yourself...