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A list of drought tolerant or xerophytic plants for xeriscaping in South Africa

Coastal Plants

Hardy plants for a low-maintenance coastal garden Plants in coastal gardens have to withstand seasonal...

Gardening In February

Water-wise gardening

The New Year starts with one of the most challenging gardening months. January is typically...

When to plant bulbs

Autumn is planting season! April is the ideal month to be working in the garden....

Indoor plants improve air quality

Indoor plants help with productivity Indoor plants add life to dull and ordinary rooms. Whether...

Caring and growing tips for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

A general guide to caring for Kalanchoe blassfeldiana. Below is a brief discussion on caring...

Garden Design Makeover – Before and after pictures

    Sue and Vladimir’s garden in Midrand was really fun to develop. As it...

The carnivorous trumpet pitcher plants (Sarracenia)

Trumpet pitcher plants are a species of carnivorous plants that originate in North America. Seven of...

The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula)

The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula) Venus flytraps, the most well-known of all carnivorous plants, are native...

Wisteria

The beautiful pendant-like blooms of Wisteria climbers make them a must for your spring garden....

Starting an Edible Garden

Starting a Home Grown Edible Garden If you are starting your edible garden now, there are...