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March 3, 2020
•March 3, 2020•

SO MANY SALVIAS

Flowering shrubby salvias are all the rage right now – easy to grow, rewarding, colourful, attract sunbirds are but a few of their numerous attributes. Recently there has been spate of new introductions on the salvia scene, some outstanding whilst others could best be described as disappointing. Here are two different types of shrubby salvias...
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•March 3, 2020•

SWEET PEA SEASON STARTS NOW

Spring is not complete without a vase full of scented sweet peas adorning some part of the home for weeks on end. March is the correct time to sow seeds or plant out seedlings of these delectable legumes. Here are a few hints and tips to help you grow the best flower crop ever. Select...
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•March 3, 2020•

SUCCULENTS GALORE

Global climate change has certainly made succulents the “go to” plant in many gardens, both large and small. As water becomes less abundant and more costly tough and enduring plants are becoming a must. We have a wide range of different succulents at Blackwood’s at present, many propagated and grown at the Richmond Nursery. They’re...
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•March 3, 2020•

IT’S AFRICAN DAISY SEED SOWING TIME

One of the showiest winter or spring flowering annuals is Dimorphotheca sinuata commonly known as the African Daisy or Namaqualand daisy. Yes, they are indigenous originating from the west coast regions of the Cape but still perform admirably in most parts of the country. Packets of seed are available in autumn and are best sown...
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