10 Steps to Growing Trees
Trees need room to grow their branches above the ground and their roots below the ground. Avoid planting too close to overhead telephone or power lines, or too close to buildings. Most medium sized trees should be located at least 2 meters from any wall. Check whether your tree has an aggressive root system and needs to be further than 2 meters from any wall or building. Some trees have large surface roots and will lift paving.
Read moreGrass Disease
Lawn diseases are a common and frustrating probability for even the most dedicated gardening-enthusiast. Knowing the types of lawn disease and their causes are an important step towards limiting your lawns vulnerability to diseases.
Read moreGazebos and Pergolas
Pergolas will help you have that beautiful structure in your backyard to give you shade, cover your hot tub, or simply define an outdoor space into something special. This can be done all on your own and let you add that last aesthetic touch.
Read moreGarden Statues and Art
It is true that the garden is the most important place of the house, you can always go and relax in the sun on a hot summers day or you could be having a cup of coffee on a cold winter morning. This means that it is very important to make your garden as relaxing and serene as possible.
Read moreChoosing the perfect trees to bring your garden to life
Trees are the centrepiece of the garden and can give shade, support ecosystems, provide a perfect place for children to play, or serve as a picnic site.
Read moreHow to keep your pergola in top shape
A pergola awning is an outdoor structure with an open or partially covered rooftop that is normally used for shade or to enhance the look and feel of an outdoor entertainment area.
Read moreGarden Irrigation Systems
Having a water irrigation system in your garden is something that helps keep your garden fresh and growing, as well as helping to keep your water usage and costs down.
Read moreGarden Services & Lawn Mowing in Summer: Tips and Tricks for Homeowners
Get your South African garden summer-ready with tips on lawn care, garden cleanup, and tree maintenance. From mowing techniques to sustainable practices, this guide helps you maintain a vibrant outdoor space that withstands the season’s heat and complements your home improvement efforts.
Read moreGarden irrigation systems: drip or spray irrigation systems?
Keeping your garden’s water supplies at a reliable and constant level is vital to maintaining its health and natural greenness. Some of the most popular garden irrigation systems include drip irrigation and spray systems, with each containing advantages and disadvantages that make some systems better suited than others.
Read moreGarden Art and Statues
As homeowners who are in the midst of a creative and innovative time, you have an incredible opportunity to create a garden that is unique and personal.
Read moreGarden play equipment: create an imaginative world in your backyard
The garden of your home can be used for more than gardening or exercising pets. Garden play equipment can turn your garden into a haven for children and a perfect place for them to spend the day expending energy and learning important developmental skills.
Read moreWendy Houses and Garden Huts
Wendy houses are makers of memories. They provide years of entertainment and childhood fun. As such, cubby houses must be sturdy in construction and should be made to last. And, much like a normal home, they have to withstand the harsh South African climate. The good news is that the Wendy house of today fills this brief. With extremely high construction standards, a range of attractive features and safety at the forefront, there’s a Wendy house to suit every family!
Read moreBorehole pumps
Protection for borehole pumps can be done by using a control unit, switching units or probes for level switches.
Read moreEco-friendly irrigation techniques for your garden
Drip irrigation systems allow gradual trickles of water to enter the soil, while soaker hoses have small holes in their surface that also allow small amounts of water to escape.
Read moreGarden Clean up tips
Cleaning up your garden at the end of summer in preparation for winter is important for maintaining its health and preparing it for the colder months. Here are some tips for homeowners in South Africa along with the tools you may need:
Read moreGarden tools
Thinning new plants is an important part of gardening. If you want to get the best result you will need something that can cut the plants at soil level and and something that is thin to get between the small plants. This is why choosing the correct tools is important.
Read moreTree Felling Laws in South Africa: A Comprehensive Guide
In South Africa, the government has implemented laws and regulations to protect trees from being cut down without proper authorization.
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