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Five Flowering Felicias

Felicia amelloides This striking little shrublet is an excellent specimen for many a design use....

Tips To Selecting The Right Watering Can

Follow these hints and tips to select a watering can wich best suits your needs....

Propogating By Cuttings

Cuttings, or slips, are usually shoots (or parts of shoots) with buds and, often, leaves...

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...

The Art Of Landscaping

Landscaping is the art of laying out gardens or grounds to create a picturesque scene....

Determining The Character Of Your Garden

Once you have determined your garden’s uses, you need to look at the limitations of...

How Fixed Structures Influence A Garden Design

Garden design is influenced by the style of any buildings on the property as well...