The best time to water lawn in winter and prepare varies greatly in South Africa. Some areas experience mild,...
Winter Lawn Prep and the best time to water a lawn in Winter
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How much does a lawn care service cost?
It’s almost impossible to pin down the exact cost for a lawn care service as there are so many types – from one-off to...
Indigenous lawn is the best grass for lawns in South Africa
Live in areas with water restrictions or you feel guilty about watering your lawn, choosing the right indigenous grass...
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...
Are garden and lawn pesticides dangerous?
There are many kinds of garden and lawn pesticides on the market. Some are touted as ‘organic’. Does that mean that...
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....
Essential tools for a great lawn
A beautiful well-kept and manicured lawn is always the ideal centre-piece of a great garden. It doesn’t matter if it’s...
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...
Should I Invest in Organic Lawn Care?
Yes, you SHOULD INVEST IN ORGANIC LAWN CARE. Gone are the days of traditional pesticides and weedkillers to keep your...
Frost and how to Protect your Garden
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...
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...
How Often Should I Mow My Lawn?
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...
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,...
Dog owners Lawn Care tips for a sustainable Lawn
Dogs can wreak havoc on your manicured lawn. They might mot be as destructive as moles or grubs, but they make a mess...
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...
Lawn insect infestation and how to deal with it
It’s not only lack of water that can make your lawn turn brown and patchy. Insects that eat the grass, or the grass...