As Valentine’s Day draws closer, love is in the air – also for South Africa’s gardeners. Why not transcend the clichés of candlelit restaurant dinners and venture into your beautiful,…
Roses produce their first spring flush in October. If you plant them now, they’ll have plenty of time (and rain) to settle into your garden nicely before their October bloom.
Our expert team has compiled your essential monthly to-do list, tailored to roses in the South African climate, to make sure your roses flourish, blossom and bloom. Read on for…
Have you always admired a beautiful, flourishing rose garden, but never thought you could quite achieve it yourself? Our experts have compiled these useful tips to help you on your…
Don't know how to prune your Roses? We've got it covered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbRqnK2QybE
Step One: Get water to your plants Use water wisely by getting the water directly to the plants, where they need it. Watering cans are perfect for this as you…
Often we make resolutions that are too difficult to stick to. So this year, why not commit to these simple gardening resolutions? They're all about creating new, good habits and…
Rosemary is one of the easiest herbs to grow. It is incredibly hardy and will thrive as long as you plant it in a sunny spot where the soil drains well. In fact, the Latin generic name Rosmarinus means “dew of the sea” due to the fact that it often grows along the coast.
May is the ideal time of year to plant roses. The rose shrubs have enough time to establish themselves in the autumn months and, once spring arrives, they will grow with new vigour to produce a colourful display in Summer.
Location is very important when planting roses. Choose an area that gets at least six hours of full sun every day. Take care not to plant roses too close to other trees, as the roots of the trees are likely to spread out and leach the soil of nutrients meant for the roses.
When removing old rose bushes that have passed their prime, remember to replace the soil before planting the new roses. The old soil will have virtually none of the nutrients needed to help the new rose shrub flourish. (more…)
Roses really come into their own this month. After pruning in July and rain during the winter months, roses produce some of their best blooms in October while the weather is still mild and the soil is moist. Here are a few pointers to help you get new roses settled in your garden this month.
When should you prune your Roses? The best time to prune roses, to encourage rejuvenation and make sure the roses stay healthy, is from mid-July to mid-August. Why does one…
