How to care for your trees in winter
During winter, trees are likely to take strain in your garden due to changes in temperature, precipitation, sunlight exposure and other seasonal fluctuations. Follow these top tips to make sure you take care of your trees and ensure they emerge healthy on the other end of the winter season.
Read moreCreative ideas for your garden art
Garden art can give your home’s outdoor area a personal touch and sense of character that speaks to your tastes, and that complements the design-aesthetic of your main home. However, it is important to choose garden art decisively and with a purpose in mind, rather than simply collecting pieces that clutter your garden and look more like junk than tasteful decor.
Read moreGrass
Picture it. A bright summer sun and sky over green lawns and the sound of Christmas beetles and birds. That heavenly summer feeling and the smell of freshly cut grass.
Read moreLemon Trees
The first query here would be, do the trees flower? Flowers lead to fruit, and a lack of blooms means your tree cannot produce.
Read moreGrowing Citrus in Johannesburg
Lemon trees are the only citrus fruit trees that can tolerate any frost at all and as a result are the most popular of the Citrus plants grown in the JHB area.
Read moreGarden Furniture
Whether you’re looking to lounge outside on lazy summer days, enjoy a family-friendly poolside set-up or indulge in a classy patio dining unit for sundowners; garden furniture has a central role in your outdoor living experience.
Read moreHow to get your garden spring ready
With spring upon us, it’s time to get your garden ready to make the most of the beautiful season. Here are some easy tips to get your plants healthy, get your garden growing and get the best colour from your vegetation.
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 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.
Read moreGarden Cleanup
Doing a proper garden clean up should be seen as your yearly treat!" During this time you are able to clean up your garden to make it look its best before the winter season. This can help prevent any pests or weeds that are bound to come during the cold season.
Read moreLawn and Turf
Your Lawn is one of the most important aesthetics of your garden, it is the first thing that people see when they look into your garden. The first spring lawn care tip is to update your lawn care maintenance schedule to match the warmer weather. Having turf as your lawn can make your life easier for future maintenance and to set down in your garden.
Read moreGarden Pots and Plants
There is no question that plants in your garden are a pivotal way of expressing yourself and bringing an element of life into your home. Not all homeowners have the luxury of an entire garden to fill, but this shouldn’t be considered a downfall to your home.
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 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 moreDual Medium Whole House filter
The Mega Char is designed to remove sediment, tastes, odours, chlorine and volatile organic compounds from water entering your home.
Read moreGarden Landscape and design
Create a stunning and functional garden landscape that enhances your home's beauty and provides enjoyment for years to come.
Read moreNurseries
A nursery is, in essence, a home for baby plants to be grown and nurtured until they are fully-grown. People who own nurseries should have a good grasp on how to care for a variety of plants
Read more10 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 moreGarden pots and plants
Choosing your garden plant and pot should mainly be focused around building the aesthetic and enjoyment you have in your garden. Here are a few Garden pot ideas for you to try at home.
Read moreGarden pots: display your plants creatively
Choose wisely when it comes to the material of your garden pot as certain types of pots have advantages over others.
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