Author Archives: Plantinfo

Home – Made Pest Control Remedies

Gardeners who prefer a totally natural approach can opt for home–made, natural remedies to cover...

Examples Of Plants For Formal Gardens

Trees Conifers: Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’, Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’, Thuja orientalis ‘Golden Rocket’, Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’. Laurus nobilis (bay laurel), Ilex species, Magnolia grandiflora, Prunus laurocerassus, Syzygium paniculatum and S....

Types Of Inseccticides

Insect pests are relatively easy to identify and are influenced by weather conditions. Insecticides should...

Tips To Storing And Disposing Pesticides

Regard all pesticides as toxic. Store them in a well-ventilated area, well away from human...

Applying Pesticides

All pesticides should be applied strictly in accordance with the instructions provided on the container...

An Introduction To Pesticides

Pesticides can be useful in helping home gardeners to protect their crops and plants against...

Maintenance, The Key To Success.

Because gardens are living, growing entities, maintenance is the most important factor in their success....

Informal Gardens

Formal Gardens

Formal gardens can be either classical or modern in style. They tend to comprise symmetrical...

Landscape Style And Inspiration

There is no reason why we should not borrow good ideas from other countries, periods...

Gardening For Your Environment

South Africa has a variety of climatic regions (biomes), each with its own environmental and...

How Fixed Structures Influence A Garden Design

Garden design is influenced by the style of any buildings on the property as well...