Why succulents are sensational – inside and out! We are currently experiencing a very hot and, unfortunately, dry summer. As gardeners and landscapers, we need to take this into consideration when pla …
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Why Trees Are Nature’s Greatest Gifts Philanthropist Warren Buffett said ‘’Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.’’ His analogy was related to making astu …
Water collection and storage! Let’s do our bit! There are several ways we can assist with water preservation and supply in South Africa, our beautiful but semi-arid country. We have written about wate …
Transform Your Garden with the Timeless Charm of Perennials We all want a perfect garden, but as gardeners or landscapers, we know that to create the ideal garden, we need to make the right choices fo …
The Versatility and Beauty of Grasses in Your Garden Many people unfamiliar with gardening or landscaping think of grasses as just bushes or types of lawns, but of course, they are so much more than t …
creating beauty and balance! It is said that everything right in our universe has two parts, and balance needs to be achieved to make something complete. This is precisely the case when we talk about …
Key Tips for a Thriving Garden On Sept 23rd, we are officially at the start of Spring in SA. Here in Gauteng, we are already having lovely warm days and not too chilly nights, so spring and summer gar …
The Many Advantages of Creating Indigenous Gardens In a time when sustainability is a hot topic, and we are reminded daily that preserving the planet is everyone’s responsibility, we must look at what …
The Importance of Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Gardens It’s hardly necessary nowadays to remind people about the vital importance of saving water wherever possible. Water is one of our most pr …
The Benefits of Hard Landscaping in Garden Design In any well-landscaped garden, regardless of size or the nature of the garden, you will always find certain areas known as ‘hard landscaping.’ These a …