All you need to know about growing lavender | SA Garden and …
WEBOct 30, 2013 · All lavender varieties like full sun and soil that drains well. Lighten ordinary garden soil by adding compost. Stoechas prefer a more acid soil. Plant compact varieties 45cm apart and larger varieties 90cm apart to allow air to circulate between the plants; this prevents fungal disease. Related to growing lavender: 5 ways to use lavender at home.
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A guide to growing proteas - SA Garden and Home
WEBAug 6, 2018 · GROWING PROTEAS. Plant in a sunny position where the air circulates freely around the plant – they love windy areas. They thrive in sandy, acidic, well-drained and rocky soils. Plant in a hole twice the size of the container the plant came in. Water deeply once a week for the first two years after planting.
Plants for ponds: growing water lilies | SA Garden and Home
WEBNov 6, 2013 · They’ll grow in smaller water features with a depth of between 30–100cm and also in large water-filled containers like these ones from Norick Interiors (below left) and The Pot Place (below right). Water lilies are the perfect plants for ponds and they bloom all summer long. Here are a quick guide to growing them, in any size garden.
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WEBJan 21, 2022 · It’s important never to cut off more than 1/3 of the leaf blade in one go and also to keep mower blades sharp. Keep kikuyu at a height of 4–6cm above ground. Finer grasses such as cynodon, at a height of 3–4cm. LM lawn and cool season lawns at a height of 5–7cm. This results in deeper roots which are more capable of surviving dry spells.
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WEBExploring South Africa’s most popular spring flowers. Chumasande Matiwane September 7, 2024. As the country's landscape shakes off winter's chill, the spring weather brings life with some of the country's most beautiful annual flowers. These flowers are... Be inspired Flower arranging Gardening News & trends 0 Comments 0.
HOMEMADE GINGER BEER - SA Garden and Home
WEBDec 21, 2016 · 1. Boil 10 litres of water. Add the ginger and boil for a further 5 minutes. 2. Pour the boiled mixture into a bucket that holds 20 litres. 3. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the remaining water and stir. 4.
Growing potatoes: when and how to grow them - SA Garden and …
WEBFeb 23, 2024 · Dig a hole about 6 inches deep. Set the seeds in the ground and space one another. Cover the potatoes with adequate soil. Water the potatoes well. The potatoes will start showing themselves above ground after about 2 weeks. In the beginning stages of development, your potatoes will require more water. However, if …
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WEBBoost your garden’s health: plants to prune in June. Chumasande Matiwane June 18, 2024. June is a busy time in the garden. Sort your garden and prepare it for the new spring growing season. So, before you reach for the pruning shears here are a few... Gardening To Do Lists 0 Comments 0.
How to make compost - SA Garden and Home
WEBMay 30, 2017 · If the contents look a little dry, a sprinkling of water will suffice. Turning the compost inside the bin on a regular basis is essential to ensure the microbes are evenly distributed. Use a stick or garden fork and give it a good mix once a week.”. After 3–6 months, the contents should start looking like a dark soil similar to garden soil ...