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A Touch of Class
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A Touch of Class

A cut above the rest and attractive enough to fill all the spaces you can see in your garden or in pots...

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November 2023
Bordering on food aggression!
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Bordering on food aggression!

The economy, fires, drought, Russians, fuel prices, and politicians, dictated what we ate in my youth. The only exception was that Eskom worked...

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4 mins  |
November 2023
Quarantining new koi fish
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Quarantining new koi fish

Give your new koi the best start

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3 mins  |
November 2023
Big deal GLADIOLI
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Big deal GLADIOLI

To get balance in a flower bed, we rely on tall flowering plants to provide height and show off amazing blooms. One of our favourites to plant are gladioli. They might look impressive, come in some gorgeous colours, and are great for a vase, but they are also easy to grow with a few golden rules.

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November 2023
PRETTY FILLER Scabiosa
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PRETTY FILLER Scabiosa

There are over 70 varieties of Scabiosa (pincushion flower) in both the annuals and perennials categories with arguably some of the best ones local to our country, and excellent pollinator attractors too.

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November 2023
TRIPLE treat
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TRIPLE treat

A floral combo that's bursting with colour

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November 2023
CHLOROSIS how to fix it
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CHLOROSIS how to fix it

Chlorosis is not a death sentence for your plants. With prompt identification and the right interventions, you can restore your plants to their lush, vibrant selves.

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2 mins  |
November 2023
COREOPSIS 'UpTick'
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COREOPSIS 'UpTick'

For an easy-to-grow, tough perennial, with masses of pretty blooms, plant Coreopsis hybrids and watch the bees and butterflies come into your garden.

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1 min  |
November 2023
Decorative Dahlias
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Decorative Dahlias

With a little basic care, you can grow these showstopping plants in your own backyard with minimal effort.

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2 mins  |
November 2023
The beauty of BEGONIAS
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The beauty of BEGONIAS

For endless colour and a garden that looks vibrant throughout the seasons, these are your go-to choices.

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November 2023
Turn your cypress into Christmas
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Turn your cypress into Christmas

Compact, lush and evergreen, a potted cypress makes a beautiful decorated tree for the festive season.

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2 mins  |
November 2023
Good BUGS
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Good BUGS

In a garden where creatures are free to prey on each other, the biological cycle plays out dramatically...

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3 mins  |
November 2023
Heroines of HORTICULTURE
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Heroines of HORTICULTURE

This year at the Chelsea Flower Show, women took centre stage in the Great Pavilion.

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November 2023
3 hasty shrubs
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3 hasty shrubs

Most gardeners who plant new shrubs will tell you that they have a great impatience to see them grow fast and flower well. All plants need time to settle in before creating a performance, but some do it faster than others...

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3 mins  |
November 2023
GOING VERTICAL
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GOING VERTICAL

If you're not making use of the vertical space in your garden, you're missing out on a huge and essential part of not only design, but also space saving. Space is at a premium in all gardens, but particularly urban gardens where choice is limited. Going vertical is the best way to make use of 'empty' space and improve your design at the same time. It's a win-win.

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2 mins  |
November 2023
Delights to DISCOVER
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Delights to DISCOVER

A horticultural masterpiece that just keeps on giving...

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4 mins  |
November 2023
Purple Cone Flower
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Purple Cone Flower

Echinacea purpurea is a flowering perennial herb that grows easily from seed and produces large pinkish purple daisy-like flowers with a reddish-brown central cone that attracts bees and other pollinators.

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September 2023
Васора spiller a beauty
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Васора spiller a beauty

Sifting through the many attractive trailing plants suitable for South African gardens, it’s impossible not to mention bacopa (Sutera cordata).

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September 2023
Divine combination
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Divine combination

We trolled the streets, studying neighbourhood pavements and accessed gardens (with permission) to see what's growing and found red vygies and blue felicias in a late winter-colour-clinch with pretty rocks...

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September 2023
Electric blue and more
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Electric blue and more

If you're looking for majestic blooms to fill your garden this year, Delphiniums are the answer.

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1 min  |
September 2023
Keep your Salvias Sizzling
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Keep your Salvias Sizzling

Salvias may be tough and low-maintenance, but we've got some tips that will help you to unleash their superpowers in the garden.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Flamingo Darty
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Flamingo Darty

Also known as the flamingo flower or flamingo lily, anthuriums are known for their heart-shaped leaves and shiny flowers which are just the thing to brighten up the indoors.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Abloom with spring annuals
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Abloom with spring annuals

The colourful flowering perennials are an instant way to get bold and bright colour into a dappled shady area of a garden.

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September 2023
Spring masterclass
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Spring masterclass

It's spring and gardens (as well as gardeners) are coming alive. Everything is sprouting, so enjoy the perfume, the new growth and start planning and planting your summer garden but beware of late frosts.

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4 mins  |
September 2023
Why, what and when to prune
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Why, what and when to prune

Like feeding your plants, pruning is one of the essential practises in gardening that plays a vital role in supporting healthy plants.

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3 mins  |
September 2023
7 creative GARDEN TWEAKS
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7 creative GARDEN TWEAKS

The sap has risen; blossoms abound and new leaves are unfurling. Enjoy the gentle beauty of spring and tackle the usual spring chores with renewed vigour but, also think of new ideas to tweak your outdoor spaces and to intensify the pleasure that your garden gives you.

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Marguerite Daisies Sturdy and Stunning
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Marguerite Daisies Sturdy and Stunning

I'm a firm believer that a garden is incomplete without at least one member of the daisy family in a bed or container.

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Water Oak Farm
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Water Oak Farm

Nestled in the picturesque neighbourhood of Constantia, surrounded by vineyards and magnificent views, lies a sparkling gem of a garden, lovingly created by Wendy and Winston Floquet.

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4 mins  |
September 2023
Green up your shade
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Green up your shade

A lush lawn in shade is possible with a box of lawn seeds blended specially to trump this condition.

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Dotted magic
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Dotted magic

The magic mathematics of a good-looking pot, starts with a thriller, a filler and a spiller.

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1 min  |
August 2023

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