Black Eyed Susan  Black eyed Susan is a wonderous growing vine. Requiring a vertical stand or trellis for support, this eye popping plant can grow up to 5m in height.  With the ability to spread and grow quickly, Black Eyed Susan is the perfect climber for covering a wide area. Loving full sun,this climber will do well in the hot South African sun, but will still tolerate some shade.  Morning Glory  A fast growing climber, Morning Glory, although invasive, can be your best friend. Often used in parts of the garden where you may be trying to hide an unsightly wall or area ..read more

What Exactly is a Shrub? The most noticeable difference between a tree and shrub, is that a shrub is small. They are woody plants that usually have many stems near the ground.  There are so many easy shrubs to grow in South Africa that we thought we would help highlight some of them for you. Roses A very popular shrub, roses are a firm favourite all over the world.  Coming in a huge array of options, you are certain to find the perfect rose bush that works for you.  Roses are so popular that they have been ‘bred’ to create a bunch of new and exciting varieties. Provided your ro ..read more

Climber plants have weak stems, naturally, they need some form of support structure to climb.  Climber plants and creeper plants are often placed in the incorrect environment or structure, which can lead to them not showing off what they are truly capable of.  Creeper plants grow along the soil horizontally, while climbers grow upwards, vertically.  In South Africa we have a large array of different types of climber plants that can light up any garden. Different types of Climber Plants   Golden Pothos Often climber plants can also be used for in hanging baskets, with their ..read more

With humanity’s need to create more self-sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyles, growing vegetables fit right into the pack. Growing your own vegetables can be very easy. With most vegetables doing very well in pots or veggie boxes, you do not need a big open space to get your veggies going. There is quite a large variety of vegetables you can plant in winter.  There are a few that stand out, that are easy to manage and you don’t have to have a green thumb to start planting. Vegetables to Plant in Winter Carrots & Turnips Carrots and Turnips are incredibly hardy and do w ..read more

Becoming self-sustainable is a growing passion amongst many of us when it comes to growing our own produce.  Those of you who are trying to grow delicious fruit and vegetables may have a problem. Not caterpillars, weavils or mice, but birds. How to stop birds eating your plants can be easy as pie if you know what to do. Whether you just have a few tomatoes growing, or a large vegetable garden, birds are watching and waiting to eat them.  Understandably the birds are checking out the lovely food growing before them and want a piece of the action. You may love having the birds aro ..read more

There are so many easy indoor plants to have inside the home or office. However, did you know trees grow well indoors too? Depending on your light availability, size of pots and space available, you can create an indoor forest.   Best Indoor Trees   Parlor Palm Tree   Otherwise known as a Bamboo palm, the Parlor palm tree is a popular indoor plant. Easy to maintain and grow, you don’t have to have a green thumb to keep this tree around. These trees do not get overly big and are great to use on a table, or on the floor for some greenery. Needing no direct sunlight, this tree will ..read more

Succulents are so easy to maintain and can be grown indoors and outdoors, depending on the variety.  There are so many different types of succulents, we thought we should highlight some of the succulents that are easy to care for, especially for beginners. Different Types of Succulents for Beginners Widely known for its medical properties, aloe vera is quite a common succulent, and there are a bunch of different varieties.  All species need bright natural light.  Ideally not direct sunlight, especially through windows in your home.  Aloe can grow in soil and also just in a ..read more

If you are an avid home gardener or just getting into the fondness of looking after your garden, then the term propagation is something you have maybe heard of, but not sure exactly what it is. Plant propagation is the process of creating new plants. Whether you want to experiment a bit at home with making new plants, wish to duplicate one of your favourite plants, or just have more plants that you can proudly say you have grown yourself. Different types of propagation will allow you to do this, depending on the plant species. Below we break down the main differences between the different type ..read more

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