Datura stramonium commonly called ‘Moonflower’ or ‘Malpitte’ (above image) Many plants are poisonous to some degree....
Poisonous Garden Plants to Avoid in Gauteng
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Lawn edging tools to keep your lawn in shape
Lawn Edging tools are a personal choice and are often chosen for a variety of reasons.We all seem to have...
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...
Watering your lawn? Keep water wise with these great tips
Ever driven down a road on a hot summers day and you see people that are watering their lawn? You would be...
Create a healthy lawn and reduce the need for fertiliser.
We know that many people do not like leaving grass clippings on a lawn but it does the lawn a world of...