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You may think that coming up to winter there is not much to do in the garden, but you would be wrong. The birds need feeding in winter and we have some great quick birdfeeders you can make; winter veg need to be planted and we explore ways to grow vertically; and you can always go indoors with our step-by-step terrarium. That’s not all. There is plenty on plants, loads of inspiration, ideas and projects to keep you gardening and exploring new ways to make your garden patch, paradise.
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Perennial herbs for winter
Although growth slows down during June and July in cold, Highveld areas, perennial herbs like rosemary, thyme, lavender, and oregano are frost-hardy and can continue to be productive throughout winter with a little bit of care.
Play boxwood ball!
See the simplicity of boxwoods when cut into balls...
Heart-shaped leaves for the home
Winter colour to brighten up any room of the home
All your VEGGIE QUESTIONS answered
Whether you are an old hand or a starter gardener, when it comes to growing veggies, there are always questions.
FIGHT BACK against FROST
When temperatures drop to 0°C or lower, we like to bundle up inside with a blanket or around a fire to keep us warm. Unfortunately, the plants in our garden don't have that luxury. They have to brave the elements and face possible serious damage in the process.
Pruning vs Wiring
There are a large number of ways to get a bonsai tree to grow in a desired direction.
Fern up your shade
When environmental factors such as too much shade limit the success of flowering plants, opt for tough ferns and remember that green is a colour too!
PLANT FOCUS - 5 best bracts and cones Ham
We were looking for the most colourful foliage to plant and asked fynbos grower, Arnelia, to identify the five top performing leucadendron varieties for us.
Inspirational WALLS
At the recent Melbourne Flower Show, designers wowed with new and innovative walls.
Hidden TREASURE
On a recent visit to the diverse province of Mpumalanga, we stumbled into a magical garden, hidden between the clouds.