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•January 21, 2019•

WHAT TO DO WITH POINSETTIAS AFTER CHRISTMAS

Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima hybrids) are used for indoor décor during the Christmas and festive season.  After spending a number of weeks indoors, the colourful bracts come to the end of their functional period and the plants need to be removed. Many are simply thrown away or added to the compost heap. However, with a little...
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•January 4, 2019•

FRUITFUL GARDENING

Fruit trees have been cultivated in home orchards for centuries. Today they are making a comeback as the values of freshly picked fruit is appreciated once more. With better usage of pesticides and baits for the control of fruit fly and other pests home grown fruit is a reality. This table represents the range of...
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•December 11, 2018•

SWISS CHARD BRIGHT LIGHTS – ORNAMENTAL AND NUTRITIOUS TOO

Swiss chard is commonly called spinach in local garden jargon and continues to be the most planted home grown vegetable in South Africa. The ‘Bright Lights’ or ‘Rainbow’ selection of chards are both highly ornamental and can also be eaten as cooked vegetables or used as fresh salad leaves. The thick fleshy stems are brightly...
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•December 10, 2018•

SUMMER LAWN CARE – EASY STEPS

Feeding : Apply a high nitrogen fertiliser every 4 to 6 weeks and water well immediately after application. (LAN or a 7:1:3 formulation are ideal). Watering: Water the lawn if there are signs of summer heat fatigue. Browning and discolouration are symptomatic. Grey water from the household works well. Weeding: Keep a look out for...
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