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•September 6, 2025•

Clivias – True South African Spring Treasures

PICTURED ABOVE:  COLBOURNE FARM IN THE MIDLANDS – ONE OF THE FEATURED OPEN MIDLANDS GARDENS IN 2024 When spring arrives in South Africa, few plants put on a show quite like the Clivia. With their bold clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of fiery orange, peach or creamy yellow, clivias light up shady corners and...
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•September 5, 2025•

What’s Blooming Now : Spring’s Best Plants for Colour

Spring has arrived, and with it comes a kaleidoscope of colour and life! From bold blooms to delicate flowers that add charm to shady corners, this is the season when gardens truly come alive. Whether you’re looking to fill borders with vibrant annuals, brighten patios with cheerful containers, or bring butterflies and bees buzzing back,...
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•June 25, 2025•

A Winter Garden in Bloom: Celebrating Aloes and the Magic of Indigenous Colour

As proud sponsors of the Open Midlands Gardens, Blackwood’s was thrilled to see this year’s programme branching into new territory.  For the very first time, winter gardens have been on show, and what a celebration it’s turned out to be! One garden, in particular, has captured the hearts (and cameras) of visitors:  the Hackland Aloe...
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•May 9, 2025•

What’s Hot When It’s Cold: Winter Colour That Wows in KZN Gardens

Winter in KwaZulu-Natal doesn’t have to be dull or dreary. In fact, it’s one of the most colourful times in the garden – if you know what to plant! With a little planning, your beds, baskets and borders can be bursting with blooms and foliage that thrive in the cooler months. These are the standouts...
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