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•September 4, 2016•

GROW A POTTED LEMON TREE

You want to grow lemons, but feel you can’t because of space?  If this is your plight then growing a lemon tree in a pot is a smart idea. Plant it on a patio and you will be bestowed by its scented flowers and soft yellow citrus fruits. You can grow it on the balcony...
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•August 4, 2016•

NAMES CHANGES – ALOE BARBERAE NOW ALOIDENDRON BARBERAE

There seems to a regular update of botanical classifications that often result in new names being given to plants. One of the most recent changes was the name Acacia which became either Senegalia or Vachellia depending on the flower and thorn structure of the plant. Just as everyone is coming to terms with these updates, Aloe barberae, the well...
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•August 4, 2016•

CALENDULAS – UNRIVALLED FOR BRIGHT WINTER COLOUR

Winter and spring flowering annuals (flower seedlings) continue to make a dramatic impact in the garden. New and improved hybrids are introduced continuously to enhance garden performance and maintain interest in the seasonal planting of garden flowers. Calendulas have been used for decades as bedding plants to create bright splashes of colour. A relatively new addition to the...
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•August 4, 2016•

SOUTH AFRICAN HEATHS

Limited quantities of indigenous Ericas (heathers) are available in store this winter season. They’re charming little shrubs that add something special and very different to the garden. Most have fine foliage and grow some 50cm to 150cm tall, depending on the species. Flowers differ significantly, both in terms of size and shape as well as colour. Pop in...
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