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•May 20, 2024•

5 Top Herbs for the Winter Garden

Winter Herbs to Grow Now Our mild winter climate is perfect for cultivating a range of aromatic and flavourful herbs that can be used in cooking, home remedies and even DIY projects. Here’s our guide on our top 5 herbs for the winter garden: Rosemary: This robust herb thrives in cooler weather and adds a...
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•April 24, 2024•

Aloes

In many parts of the country, aloes are one of the most noticeable plants in the winter landscape. Most of our local indigenous aloes and many new hybrids bloom during May, June and July, bringing life and colour to gardens and natural areas. Bright flowers, rich in nectar, entice birds and insects to visit in...
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•April 24, 2024•

PINCUSHIONS

Pincushions originate largely from the Western Cape, but have proved to be excellent garden plants in many parts of the country including, Pietermaritzburg and the surrounding areas. Follow the correct planting and aftercare procedures and your garden can be filled with a spectacular array of these lovely shrubs. Full sun and well drained, acidic soil...
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•May 19, 2022•

Kumquats

BOTANICAL NAME: Citrus Japonica or Fortunella Japonica COMMON NAME:  Kumquat DESCRIPTION:  A large evergreen shrub or small tree with attractive dark green leaves and masses of sweetly scented white flowers in early summer.  These develop into aromatic oval shaped fruit, 25mm to 50mm long, that turn bright orange as they ripen in winter.  The orange...
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