MAGNOLIAS MAKE THE WINTER MAGIC
Deciduous magnolia trees and shrubs are always a sight to behold in late winter when their first flower buds unfurl amongst grey dormant branches and... Read More
FLOWERS BLOG
ITS ALL ABOUT HANG-UPS
Plants growing in hanging containers suspended from buildings, pergolas or larger plants add an extra dimension to the garden. They fill up space that would... Read More
HYBRID PETUNIAS – WINTER WINNERS
The dry season (no rainfall) is Petunia time. They thrive in the winter and early spring, producing an unrivalled floral display. In ideal conditions –... Read More
CITRUS IN THE GARDEN
Winter is the known as citrus season in the fruit industry. Many different types – oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, kumquats, tangelos all ripen during the short... Read More
COLOURFUL BROMELIADS
Bromeliads belong to the pineapple family and are a group of plants that are found predominantly in South and Central America. They are found growing... Read More
10 TOUGH AND RESILIENT GROUND COVERS
Here are 10 groundcovers that perform admirably in our local climatic conditions. Carpobrotus acinaciformis (purple sour fig) – succulent with longish fleshy leaves and purple flowers.... Read More
THE VIRTUE OF COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Most plants are judged on their floral performance – the size, colour, abundance of flowers and how long the plants bloom for. Colourful foliage is... Read More
5 WAYS TO USE PLUMBAGO
Plumbago auriculata is amongst the most commonly planted indigenous shrubs in local gardens. Available in blue and white flowering forms they grow in a range of... Read More
DAY LILIES
Hemerocallis hybrids or daylilies as they’re commonly called are amongst the most reliable of all the many perennial plants for local growing conditions. They form... Read More
