by ukuyilaweb | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorised
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 planning a garden, as this is not uncommon in our part of the...
by ukuyilaweb | Dec 9, 2024 | Uncategorised
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 astute investments, but it resonates equally for those like...
by ukuyilaweb | Nov 15, 2024 | Rain Water Harvesting, Uncategorised, Water Backup Systems
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 waterwise gardens in the past. This article focuses on two primary ways...
by ukuyilaweb | Aug 27, 2024 | Rain Water Harvesting, Uncategorised
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 precious resources. In recent times, between suffering droughts in...
by ukuyilaweb | Aug 20, 2024 | Landscaping, Uncategorised
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 are the areas that divide up or surround the garden such as dry,...
by Verné Brand | Sep 1, 2022 | Plant Nursery, Plants for Sale, Uncategorised
Buy Your Springtime Plants Online Spring is around the corner and the sun is starting to melt the winter away. Unfortunately, chilly winds are still keeping us on our toes for now. Yes, it’s that frustrating time in-between seasons and living in weather limbo has left...