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Rooting Mediums For Cuttings

The most commonly used rooting medium is clean, well-washed river sand, but it has to...

Marginal plants

These are plants which prefer wet conditions, waterlogged and clay soil or that like marshy...

Tips To Protecting Plants From Frost Damage.

Gardeners often find their weather and climate to be a bit too cold or desired...

Home – Made Pest Control Remedies

Gardeners who prefer a totally natural approach can opt for home–made, natural remedies to cover...

What Are Invader Plants?

Invader or alien plants are those that were introduced to South Africa and have since...

Invader Plant Categorization And Legislation

There are four categories of problem plants in South Africa: Category 1: Declared weeds.  These...

Examples Of Category 1 Invader Plants

The following information has been extracted from the full lists of invader and problem plants...

Examples Of Category 2 Invader Plants

The following information has been extracted from the full lists of invader and problem plants...

Examples Of Category 3 Invader Plants

The following information has been extracted from the full lists of invader and problem plants...

Gardening For Your Environment

South Africa has a variety of climatic regions (biomes), each with its own environmental and...

Landscape Style And Inspiration

There is no reason why we should not borrow good ideas from other countries, periods...

Formal Gardens

Formal gardens can be either classical or modern in style. They tend to comprise symmetrical...

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