Category Archives: Articles
Soil Sterilization
Sterilizing the sowing mixture helps to prevent damping-off disease, which is caused by fungi that are...
Nov
Sowing Seed
Seedling trays of the type sold by most garden centres are ideal. Fill the clean trays to...
Nov
Pricking and Pinching Out Seedlings
Pricking out seedlings: If seedlings are too densely packed together, thin them out to give...
Nov
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...
Nov
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...
Nov
Equipment, materials and tools needed for rose pruning.
What equipment, materials and tools do you need for rose pruning? Rose pruning can only...
Nov
When to prune roses in South Africa
When should you prune your roses in South Africa? Roses can be pruned lightly during...
Nov
Care after pruning roses
How to care for your roses after pruning Take appropriate steps to care for your...
Nov
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...
Nov
Indigenous Everlastings
Although not all species of Everlastings flower in summer, you can rely on perpetually blooming...
Nov
Water Wise Water Features
A water feature can add a wonderful focal point to any garden or landscape and encourages...
Nov
Cool Indigenous Blues for Summer
It’s hot! You just need something to cool you down, and blue flowers in the...
Nov