Pests & Diseases
Aphids in the South African Garden
Aphids are one of those garden problems that can go from zero to disaster in under a week. One warm…
South African Gardening Articles & Plant Guides
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Seasonal Guides
What to Plant in August in South Africa
August is a hinge month. On the Highveld it's still winter — frost can catch you right up until the…
Seasonal Guides
What to Plant in July in South Africa
July feels like the quietest month in the garden, but it's one of the most useful. The beds you sow…
Seasonal Guides
What to Plant in June in South Africa
June marks the middle of winter across most of South Africa, and far from being a quiet month, it's…
Pests & Diseases
Powdery Mildew in the SA Garden
Powdery mildew is one of the most recognisable fungal diseases in the garden — that dusty white coa…
Watering & Irrigation
Mulching in the South African Garden
If there's one practice that delivers more return for less effort than anything else in the garden,…
Seasonal Guides
How to Prepare Your Fruit Trees for Winter
If you grow deciduous fruit trees — peaches, plums, apples, pears, nectarines, apricots — May is th…
Health & Wellness
Health Benefits Of Avocados
The avocado is a nutrient rich fruit which has tremendous health benefits. Here are some of the mos…
Gardening Tips
Buy Fruit Trees Online
As a lot of gardening enthusiasts know, growing your own food is incredibly rewarding in a variety…
Growing Guides
Avocado History Lesson
The avocado is a fruit that comes from Mexico originally, where it has been grown for at least 9,00…
Gardening Tips
How To Attract Bees To Your Garden
How can you attract bees to your garden? With the right bee friendly plants, flowers and environmen…
Growing Guides
How To Care For Your Avocado Tree
How to care for your Avocado Tree. This article is all about Avocado Plant Care, maintenance and ke…