Dwarf, Double and Triple Grafted Fruit Trees Tuesday, 23 September 2025 13:27
Picture courtesy Michael Coghlan see his flickr pageIf you yearn to grow your own fruit at home but think that your garden is too small, you’ll be delighted to know that at last South African gardeners have a good selection of dwarf fruit trees to choose from, and now double and triple grafted trees are appearing on the market.
World-renowned South African spring & early summer flowering plants Wednesday, 03 September 2025 14:54
Mackaya bellaSouth Africa has an intensely rich botanical heritage, and many of the ornamental plants that grace international gardens have South African roots.
Problems, Pests & Diseases of Citrus Trees Sunday, 24 August 2025 11:22
CitrusCitrus do need quite a bit of tender loving care, but will reward you with bumper crops if their needs are met; and choosing different varies, will provide you with fresh citrus for up to nine months a year.
Feed the birds responsibly Tuesday, 19 August 2025 15:52
Southern Masked Weaver Picture courtesy Bernard DUPONT from flickrAttracting birds to the garden is one of nature’s delights, and getting to know the various species, each with their own distinct personalities, is great fun for the whole family. And you will be surprised at how quickly the birds find their favourite treats.
Know Your Chilli Peppers Saturday, 02 August 2025 16:45
Chilli Peppers Image by MiZie from PixabayFrom mild and fruity to fiery hot, the different types of chillies available to gardeners today caters for all palettes. Jalapeno, Tabasco, Cayenne, and Habanero are just some of the varieties you may know and love, but there’s a world of chillies out there to be discovered.
Cherry trees are beautiful assets to any garden Sunday, 29 June 2025 14:15
Cherry Blossoms Image by Jarosław Deluga Góra from PixabayFresh cherries are a real treat, and if you have the right climate there’s no reason you can’t grow your own at home. They are also renowned for their profusion of spring blossoms and bright autumn foliage, making them a valuable asset to any garden. Today dwarf and semi-dwarf cherries allow more households to grow cherries
Grow a little deciduous stone-fruit tree Friday, 20 June 2025 13:32
Peach Tree Picture by Image by Andrea Pók from PixabayWinter is traditionally deciduous stone fruit planting season, and if you would love to plant peaches, nectarines, plums, prunes, apricots, or cherries but never thought you had sufficient space, you need to read this article.
All you need to know about growing Avocado trees Monday, 09 June 2025 12:21
Avocado Tree Image by Alanyadk from PixabayThe smooth and buttery flesh of Avocados may be the main draw for many gardeners but they are also quite beautiful shade trees with their bright green foliage and magnificent stature, and today dwarf varieties are becoming more freely available, making Avocados suitable for smaller gardens and pot culture.
Goldcrest Cypress trees truly come into their own in winter Friday, 30 May 2025 12:29
Cupressus macrocarp 'Wilma' Picture courtesy Kazimingi NurseryCold weather intensifies the coloration of the foliage of conifers, and especially ‘Goldcrest’ and ‘Wilma’ cultivars, whose lemon scented foliage changes from lime-green in mid-summer to a rich golden-yellow in winter, providing year-round interest in your garden.
The White Australian Fuchsia is beautiful and hardy Wednesday, 21 May 2025 10:32
White Correa Image by James Gaither from flickrThe White Australian Fuchsia, or White Correa is a classic Aussie native which is loved for its hardiness and ease of growth, as well as its beautiful foliage and pretty white flowers in autumn and winter when there is often little else blooming in the garden.
Spring Starflowers are delightful and easy to grow Saturday, 10 May 2025 16:01
Spring Starflower. Image by Couleur from PixabayTransform your garden with the delicate beauty of spring starflowers. They are easy-to-grow and will reward you with masses of delicate, sweet smelling flowers. Starflowers are perfect for garden and container planting. Plant them from April to May, and enjoy their charming flowers from August to October.
Winter and spring bloomers for sunny gardens Tuesday, 15 April 2025 09:18
Stocks Vintage Mix. Picture courtesy Ball Horticultural CompanyAdding some colour to your winter and spring garden need not break the bank. Many flowering annuals are easy to grow from seed, and some even prefer to be sown directly into garden beds because they resent their roots being disturbed.
Late summer and autumn bloomers Wednesday, 02 April 2025 09:17
Picture courtesy entireleaves from flickrIf most of your summer flowering plants are past their prime and your garden looks a bit dreary in late summer and autumn, consider planting a few of these rewarding and dependable late bloomers, they will reward you abundantly next season.
The African Mangosteen has many uses Tuesday, 18 March 2025 12:36
Garcinia livingstonei Fruit. Picture courtesy Imbe 063 from flickrMangosteens are known for their delicious fruits, and the African mangosteen is no exception. It grows slowly and saplings have a unique sculptural form, with young branches growing at right angles from the trunk in a pyramidal shape, allowing this feature plant to be grown for many years as a beautiful evergreen shrub.