Cannas once again take centre stage in the summer garden Thursday, 06 January 2022 13:47
There is nothing subtle about cannas with their voluptuous leaves, impressive height and exotic blooms, and these flashy extroverts just love being the centre of attention, adding a tropical ambiance wherever they are planted. They are fun and easy to grow so read more below about cultivating and using them in modern gardens.
The Persian shield makes a dramatic addition to the garden Thursday, 30 December 2021 14:47
The colourful leaves of the perennial Persian shield provide vibrant contrast for shady gardens in subtropical regions, and in frosty regions they are planted as summer annuals or grown as indoor pot plants. Read more below on how to care for them.
How to grow and care for the Polka Dot Plant Tuesday, 21 December 2021 14:52
Polka dot plants have tons of personality and looks to kill! Their brightly spotted leaves stand out in the crowd, and they grow just as easily in bright light indoors as they do outdoors. Read more about cultivating them below.
The Chinese Windmill Palm brings tropical flair to cold gardens Friday, 17 December 2021 11:07
The Chinese Windmill Palm is widely grown in warm-temperate and sub-tropical regions, but is also known as one of the most frost and cold tolerant palms. Find out how easy it is to grow below.
Voluptuous hydrangeas are part and parcel of South African gardens Monday, 13 December 2021 12:52
From November through to late summer hydrangeas grace our gardens, and are favourite Christmas flowers. From compact new varieties to the statuesque older ones, there is a perfect hydrangea for every garden. Find all you need to know about growing them below.
Cleomes flower all summer, and love the sun and heat Sunday, 28 November 2021 16:45
Cleomes can be cultivated in gardens throughout South Africa and look great planted amongst other water-wise, summer flowering annuals and perennials. Growing them in garden beds or pots is simple and rewarding, so read more below about growing these summer annuals.
To Plant or Not to Plant Erigeron? Tuesday, 23 November 2021 13:37
The absolutely irresistible seaside daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus) is extremely popular, and for good reasons, but did you know that in many regions of the world it is classified as an invasive plant. Read all about it below and decide if you still want to plant it or not?
When in full bloom Lewisias are real show-stoppers in the garden Monday, 22 November 2021 15:26
Lewisias are cold hardy, easy to grow, low maintenance and water-wise plants, which thrive in the heat and provide a spectacular show when in bloom. Read more about these little gems below, and how to grow them successfully in the garden and in pots.
Tips on growing SA’s most popular summer vegetables Saturday, 20 November 2021 13:31
Growing your own vegetables is really worthwhile and although a lot of work, also a lot of fun and a great learning experience. Below you will find some helpful strategies and tips to get the most out of your summer vegetable garden, and how to keep your plants healthy and producing.
Getting your garden in shape for December Tuesday, 16 November 2021 09:11
Whether you’re staying at home or going away in December, it’s time to shape-up your garden for the festive season. Read more below on how to prepare your garden for guests without breaking the bank, and how to prepare your garden to survive and even thrive while you are away.
New fairy houses now in stock Wednesday, 10 November 2021 13:10
For me personally, the lighter side of load-shedding and any other worries I may have, is to escape into the world of fantasy and imagination and create new fairy houses out of clay. And, before I know it the lights are on again, but I have only gotten started and sometimes I just carry on with my favourite hobby, besides gardening, that is. I hope you like my new houses shown below.
Add a touch of the tropics to your world with bromeliads Thursday, 04 November 2021 11:32
Bromeliads are so diverse there’s sure to be some which will suit your growing conditions, either indoors, or outdoors, so why not add a touch of the tropics to your world and spoil yourself with a couple of bromeliads. In this lengthy article you will read all about their origins and distribution, as well as how to care for, feed, water, propagate, plant or mount all the various types documented below.
Pentas shine even in the hottest of summers! Monday, 11 October 2021 12:55
Low-maintenance and water-wise Pentas enjoy the summer heat and continually produce their pretty, star shaped flowers right through the summer months, or almost all year round in the subtropical or frost-free regions of South Africa. Read more below on growing them in pots and garden beds.
You can rely on Bidens to thrive in the summer garden Tuesday, 05 October 2021 14:58
Bidens is one of those summer annuals you can rely on to survive and thrive in the garden – they bloom all summer, love the heat, and are water-wise as well as disease and pest resistant. Plant a couple this summer and you’re sure to add them to your list of favourite summer annuals for next year. Read all about growing these robust little plants below.