Be creative with Clivias

now is the time to plant summer bedding plants. For sunny bed, plant salmon, purple or red salvia perenial verbena or even dwarf marigolds. The latter are an asset in the vegetable garden, where they act as an insect repellent. For shady gardens there is little to beat begonias.
there has been early spring rains lawns will be showing signs of growth. Rake or use a stiff bristled brush to remove old grass that has lodged beneath the top growth then run the lawnmower over to pick up this raked tatch to allow water, air, sunlight and fertilizer to reach the roots.
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Mielie Bug potion

Spray bottle 1 cup water peppermint oil cine member sunlight soap shake the contents vigorously and spray every 7 days 2 litrs water 1 Tbsp bicarb 1 Tbsp oil 2 Tbsp sunlight liquid vigorous shake spray the under side if the plant, repeat every 7...

Grow bountiful basil

To experience one of natures mot delicious perfumes burry your nose in a handful of freshly picked basil leaves. The fragrance and flavour of basil have made it one of our most popular culinary, household herbs. It also has has many health benefits especially as a...

Create a water wise pavement garden

Transform your verge into an attractive water-wise low maintenance garden with plants that lure a myriad pollinators. By Kay Montgomery An attractive verge creates a favourable first impression of your property, but with the needs to save water, this area is often the...

Gardening tips

Molasse water for enriching the soil and increasing the microbes in the soil. Put half a cup of molasse in 9 liter of water. Pour it over the soil every 3 months Earthworm castings is very diverse in microbes. It is the poo of the red wickler earthworm. Use 1 cup...

Gardening tips

Lawns Lawn can be an attractive part of the garden, whether it is a playing surface haven in ones garden Herbs grow herbs in containers or include them among other bedding plants. When planting up new containers always use fresh herb potting soil. Water...

How to attract birds to your Garden

- Feed regularly with bird seed and fruit at a bird feeder. - Supply nesting opportunities with nesting logs - Build a pond, water feature or bird bath - Plant indigenous plants that attract birds - Tecomaria capensis (Cape Honeysuckle) - Leonotis leonurus (Wild...