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June 13, 2019
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 twigs. The large tulip shaped blooms in shades of mauve, pale pink and purple adorn the plants before new spring leaves appear. This creates a floral spectacle of the highest...
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The natural landscape and many gardens are filled with flowering aloes during the winter period. South Africa is home to well over one hundred different aloe species which have been cultivated and hybridised extensively. More and more gardens are being planted with aloes that endure the rigours of drought and summer heat with ease. Most...
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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 otherwise be void and empty. Most plants grown for this purpose have a cascading growth habit that droops downwards. This is not always the norm as most mixed hanging baskets...
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The dry season (no rainfall) is Petunia time. They thrive in the winter and early spring, producing an unrivalled floral display. In ideal conditions – sunshine, free air movement and protection from cold winds they bloom for months on end. Regular watering and feeding are all they ask for. A huge array of relatively new...
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