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Picking and choosing plants – how to choose plants that will thrive in your garden

Choosing plants for the garden often puts people in a quandary. ‘I’m not a proper...

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...

Growing Roses In a Healthy Soil

When, Why and How to Grow Herbs

GROWING HERBS: Evergreen herbs may not catch your eye at the local garden centre like...

Growing vegetables in pots or containers

How you should grow vegetables in pots or containers There are few things as fun...

How to plant up a pot or container

Planting up pots and containers: Containers are a great addition to any entrance, patio, entertainment...

How to prune roses in South Africa – light summer pruning and severe winter pruning

How you should prune your roses in Southern Africa – Selecting a pruning method: There...

Tips to maintaining containers or potted plants

How to maintain containers or potted plants Good watering practises are essential for healthy container...

How to do summer rose pruning in South Africa (also known as light rose pruning)

Summer rose pruning or Light rose pruning in South Africa: Most roses benefit from summer...