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Aloe plants: How to get the most out of them
Plant of immortality, lily of the desert, the burn care plant — a plant with many names, uses and amazing properties. Aloe plants are used widely in the medicinal and cosmetic world and is a favourite...
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How to create an organic garden in early spring
A garden is a constantly growing, living system. It has its time of production and rest during seasons. To keep this rhythm going throughout the year, organically, is a feat you can master. Just by...
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Planting For Pets
Planting for Pets Our pets are our best friends, companions and protectors and whilst they continuously shower us with love, affection, purrs and sloppy kisses, they are also entirely dependent on us...
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Waste Free Living
WASTE FREE LIVING Look out for PLASTIC FREE JULY on an annual basis – There is an enormous amount of Social Media and publicity around this global initiative. The facts are scary; plastic is being...
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Gardening tips and tricks for spring
Hints of warmer days, longer times of sunshine and pops of green budding. Yes, it’s that time of year again. Spring is a welcomed season for garden renewal — and a busy period for getting your garden...
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Companion Planting
Companion Planting People need people – there are those we get along with and everybody is happy and thriving, but there are also those who are simply not beneficial to our personal growth, and best to...
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Frost Protection for your Plants
Why is it important to protect your plants against frost? Threat of frost usually occurs on still, clear and cold nights when the temperature drops low enough to freeze the moisture in plant leaves...
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Our top 3 vegetables to plant in winter
Winter may be in full swing, but that doesn’t mean your garden is off-limits. There are plenty of annuals and perennials to be planted during the cold winter months – not to mention veggies! Potatoes,...
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The simple guide to fertilising this spring
As gardeners, we know that each garden is unique, and there is no “one-size-fits-all’ guide to fertilising during springtime. Learn the way of the fertiliser and give your garden exactly what it needs...
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Mulching techniques for a perfectly balanced garden
Are you frustrated with your garden’s health and appearance? Start a mulching routine. For those who are new to mulching or want to learn more about best practices, we unpack everything you need to...
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Spring Lawn Treatment
Spring Lawn Treatment August is the perfect time to get going with that Spring lawn treatment to prepare your grass and ensure a lavishly lush lawn that you can revel (and roll) in throughout the...
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Herbs: an Urban Greenie’s Guide
Head over heels for Herbs The delicious pungent addition to a salad- the backbone of a good sauce- the topical healer for burns and stings- the floral undertone of your mixed gin. Herbs have been the...
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Growing your own Thyme
Apart from being the most attractive, aromatic and easy-to-grow herb, thyme is probably also the most used and abused plant in garden puns, none of which we will be tempted to publish in this blog....
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Create festive centrepieces with Christmas decorations
It’s that time of year again — Christmas party plans are underway. Whether it’s for a formal or intimate space, there are so many ways to create a unique festive dining setting. Follow our guide and...
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Artemisia afra
Artemisia afra When the old folks said: “The worse the medicine tastes, the better it works”, they could well have been talking about wormwood. It certainly is as bitter as gall, but it is also one of...
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Earth Day: Do One Thing
Earth Day – Do One Thing In the spirit of Earth Day we encourage everyone to DOT; Do One Thing that will make a difference to our Planet Earth. Our natural resources are under constraint, and the waste...
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Planting for the Birds
Welcome Birds into your Garden As city dwellers, we sometimes, amidst the hustle and bustle of our everyday rush, forget that we share our urban spaces with our feathered friends and that, although...
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Kids Korner – Creating Seed Cards as Gifts
Creating Seed Cards as Gifts Welcome to the Kids Korner- the place where we show you how to bring your little ones into the garden. Each month we bring you ideas on how to spend time with your...
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Guide to Fertilising your Garden
Just as humans have to eat, so too do plants need to be fed. This is why we fertilise and need to understand the different types of fertilisers available for your garden.Watch our YouTube video on how...
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Deadheading
Deadheading You might think that we’re finally taking the French theme of our stunning Garden Show too far – what’s with all this “deadheading”?! Deadheading simply means the removal of dead or spent...
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