Welcome to Gardening in South Africa!

Hyacinths fill gardens with their heady fragrance in late winter or early spring when the rest of the garden is only starting to wake up. And although these little bulbs don’t grow very tall, what they lack in stature they sure make up for in prominence, having graced the gardens and homes of nobility since Mohammed II, Suleiman the Magnificent, and Emperor Ferdinand I. Read all about them below.

I hope this autumn fairy house will to bring a twinkle to your eye with its rustic, burnt sienna walls and ultramarine-blue tiled roofs. Price includes a string of battery operated fairy lights and free shipping in SA. Click here to read more.

Add some colour to your winter and spring garden without breaking the bank by simply sowing seeds in those bare patches left behind, once the late summer garden has faded. Many flowering annuals are easy to grow from seed, and some even prefer to be sown directly into the garden because they resent their roots being disturbed. The list below is sure to inspire you to do a bit of ‘sowing’ this autumn.

Add some colour to your winter and spring garden without breaking the bank by simply sowing seeds in those bare patches left behind, once the…

Do your bit for the environment by recycling your old newspapers. Use newspaper in your garden to smother the weeds and reduce the need to…

This double story home is really ‘Pretty in Pink’ with many shades adorning the entire home. From the bright pink tiled roof tops with their many chimneys, to the pale pink walls adorned with an abundance of creepers with small white flowers. The front entrance is protected from rain with a tiled roof, rock pavers, and a sturdy cobalt blue door which offsets all the shades of pink perfectly. Click here to read more

Satin flowers are so easy to sow directly into garden beds they are recommended for beginner gardeners and children’s gardens. Read more below on sowing and caring for these beauties.  

In this article you will learn about the romantic history of sweet peas, and everything you need to know about growing and caring for these fragrant winter and spring flowering favourites. Read more below.

If it’s a glorious display of winter and spring flowers that you are after, then look no further than our very own African Daisies! Always a step ahead, MayFord Seeds have a few blooming good treats for gardeners this autumn. Find growing tips below.

Snapdragons are reliable and easy to grow, and although they can be planted throughout the year in many regions, they really thrive during the cooler months.  Dwarf and tall varieties are available in a staggering range of flower colours. Read more below about their history and uses, and how to grow snaps successfully.