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Soil Sterilization

Sterilizing the sowing mixture helps to prevent damping-off disease, which is caused by fungi that are...

Sowing Seed

Seedling trays of the type sold by most garden centres are ideal. Fill the clean trays to...

Pricking and Pinching Out Seedlings

Pricking out seedlings: If seedlings are too densely packed together, thin them out to give...

The right site and position to plant roses:

A good position to plant roses Choosing the right site and position when planting roses is extremely important...

Why should you prune your roses in South Africa?

Why prune your roses? Often considered a daunting task, rose pruning can be fun as it provides...

Equipment, materials and tools needed for rose pruning.

What equipment, materials and tools do you need for rose pruning? Rose pruning can only...

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...

Indigenous Everlastings

Although not all species of Everlastings flower in summer, you can rely on perpetually blooming...

Water Wise Water Features

A water feature can add a wonderful focal point to any garden or landscape and encourages...

Cool Indigenous Blues for Summer

It’s hot! You just need something to cool you down, and blue flowers in the...

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