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•May 3, 2015•

MAKE THE MOST OF MAGNOLIAS

Magnolias are amongst the most beautiful of all flowering trees suitable for cooler, temperate climates. They originate from Eastern and South East Asia and the new World from North America to Venezuela. Although these plants are not well represented in local gardens, there are some really stunning Magnolias available from time to time. If your garden is suitable...
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•May 3, 2015•

PORK BUSHES MAKE A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT

Portulacaria afra commonly know as pork bush, spekboom or elephant’s food is being cultivated globally for the efficient role it plays in carbon sequestration. The succulent plant works as a carbon sponge binding atmospheric carbon that influences climate change on planet earth. By planting more of these indigenous succulents, it will assist in reducing atmospheric carbon levels and...
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•April 29, 2015•

MAY IS POPPY PLANTING TIME

Looking for the ‘wow’ factor?  Then Iceland poppies are just the thing! They’re the most popular poppy for good reason.  Planted out from May in autumn temperatures, they can transform your garden into a winter wonderland. While Iceland poppies can be grown from seed, many gardeners feel that they have better results when growing theirs from seedlings....
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•December 28, 2014•

AGAVES BEAT THE HEAT

Agaves are the American equivalent of our African aloes.  Although not too closely related, they do have a close resemblance in terms of having rosettes of large fleshy leaves, often with a sharply toothed margin. Agaves are cultivated for their foliage. Some have variegated leaves, some have sharp terminal leaf spines, a few are totally smooth. There is...
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