Category Archives: Articles
10 Steps to help and revive a dying, sick or neglected hedge.
A healthy hedge requires regular pruning and watering, a good feeding every now and then...
Mar
How to attract wild birds to a small garden in South Africa
Almost any healthy garden will attract birds and wildlife. Some of the basics to include...
Mar
How to pick, harvest and preserve herbs at home
Fresh herbs are always first prize, unfortunately many annual herbs like coriander, basil and rocket...
Mar
8 Steps to an organic lawn – lawn care the organic way
The green carpet in your garden is formed by 100’s & 100’s of little plants,...
Nov
Purslane the weed you didn’t know you can eat!
We all know Portulaca oleracea as a weed, always popping up through the paving and...
Aug
Stinging nettle a marvellous medicinal weed
Some might say its a pest, but for those who pay attention, the Stinging nettle...
Aug
Dandelion – A wonder weed.
Also known as Taraxacum officinale, the well known yellow Dandelion is considered a weed in most...
Aug
It all Starts with the Soil
By Jane Griffiths I am often asked: “What does organic actually mean?” It has become...
Jun
Labelling your garden
Time to organise. It is time to get organised and do some planting, but you...
Jun
12 budget – friendly ways to jazz up your garden and patio using printed garden art
Do you have that drab space in your garden or patio in desperate need of...
May
July gardening tips and care
Here is a short discussion on how to prune roses! We give some gardening advice for taking...
Nov
General Caring Tips For A Bonsai Tree
Bonsai Tree Care It is a big misconception to many people with regards to bonsai...
Nov