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Interesting ways to grow and use Rosemary

A well-known culinary favourite this aromatic herb has long been used in both the medicinal...

How to transplant a Lemon tree

Planting up mixed containers and window boxes for instant effect

Create an instant effect with containers and window boxes flowering plants in season densely planted in containers or window boxes are higher maintenance,...

Matching the right plants with the right pots and containers

Keep these tips in mind when matching plants with pots and containers Decide where the container...

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...

When to prune roses in South Africa

When should you prune your roses in South Africa? Roses can be pruned lightly during...

Care after pruning roses

How to care for your roses after pruning Take appropriate steps to care for your...

Choosing and selecting plants for pots and containers

Selecting the right plants for pots and containers Containers can be planted up in various ways for various...

Growing herbs in pots or containers:

How to grow herbs in pots of containers: Herbs are some of the easiest container...

Growing vegetables in pots or containers

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