Garden Guide and Monthly Ideas

Habitat Proteaceaea species in their natural habitat withstand a wide range of temperatures. In summer, temperatures can reach well over 30°C and in some mountain areas, winter temperatures fall to below zero. Tolerance levels differ between species, but the Proteaceaea fam...

For a touch of Magic in your garden, Plant Spring Bulbs! All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds or bulbs of today. No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. Water regularly It is essential to star...

There is a huge growing trend in people wanting to become more self-sufficient, where living off your own garden can provide enormous health and environmental benefits. "Sustainable" is a word we're seeing everywhere lately. Sustainable gardening is a method of growing plan...

The appeal of an orchard filled with sun-kissed fruit is every gardener’s dream. Nothing beats foraging for fresh produce from your garden. Everything just tastes sweeter and more nutritious. You don’t need an entire orchard to grow your own fruit. Pick one or two specimens...

Add a Path Divide and conquer! That's a sure-fire way to improve any shady area in your garden. Simple pavers can create a sense of purpose and destination amongst a mass of hostas and other foliage plants, such as Coleus . Or a path mulched with dark wood chips becomes a s...

No matter whether your garden is large or small, there is bound to be at least one area where you could do with a pathway. Creating an interesting garden path or walkway is just one of the ways to add interest and texture to a garden. Pathways should always appear to have a...

April in the garden..... On the highveld we know there’s always a chance of frost, so be sure to pick up some frost cover from Plant Ranch before winter arrives in full force. Planning in advance will allow you to make sure you have all those delicate plants protected befor...

ROSES There are two reasons roses need pruning: to encourage better blooms and to keep the rose bush young and vigorous. Rose bushes need to have old wood removed every three years to make way for younger, more vigorous branches. Spindly growth is removed so that the bushes...

When you hear the word Zesty Citrus, what springs to mind? Juicy, tart and sweet! The perfect description for citrus fruits There’s nothing like the scent of citrus blossoms wafting through the garden. Add glossy green foliage and the taste of fresh organically grown fruit ...