Indigenous gardens are beautiful, sustainable and highly beneficial! In a time when sustainability is a hot topic, and we are reminded daily that preserving the planet is everyone’s responsibility, we must look at whatever ways we can contribute. At Windy Willows Wholesale Nursery we are behind sustainability initiatives 100%, and have published several articles on ..read more

Why rainwater harvesting should be a way of life! It’s hardly necessary nowadays to remind people about the vital importance of saving water wherever possible. Water is one of our most precious resources.  In recent times, between suffering droughts in many parts of the country, load shedding for long periods which played havoc with normal ..read more

What makes hard landscaping so great? In any well-landscaped garden, regardless of size or the nature of the garden, you will always find certain areas known as ‘hard landscaping.’ These are the areas that divide up or surround the garden such as dry, stoned or paved areas on which to walk, or any features within ..read more

Winter is a great time for Waterwise Landscaping There is undoubtedly a dire need to save our most precious commodity – water! Here in Gauteng in particular we are facing an impending water shortage due to global warming, an expected return of load shedding, and planned maintenance and closure of the Lesotho Highlands water project ..read more

Here in Gauteng and other similar climates in South Africa, we can experience bitterly cold evenings and frost of course, but we do have the luxury of many warm days and quite a bit of sunshine. This means that it is not impossible to create and maintain a garden that is not just drab and dry through winter but adorned with colour and character, offering many hours of gardening pleasure – or for those who prefer to leave the planting to Landscaping experts, just to spend quality time there. If you do love to Garden but are not sure what may be the best things to plant or what other things you ..read more

The Basics and Benefits of Residential Rainwater Harvesting   Rainwater harvesting is a practice that has been used by civilisations for centuries, specifically when farming lands called for crop irrigation. In the Indus Valley, huge vats carved into rock were used to collect torrential rain which fed entire communities. This primitive method of rainwater collection has since developed in leaps and bounds to the usually circular tanks that you see scattered throughout the rural and urban landscape bringing water relief during times of drought and intermittent or no municipal water supply ..read more

Playful Paradise: Incorporating Family-Friendly Elements in Your Residential Landscaping A garden is an enchanting playground for little ones with a plethora of shrubbery and plants providing the perfect refuge to hide from trolls. It contains magical pathways that lead to imaginary kingdoms and long-stemmed flowers ready to greet weary knights after a quest. With our professional landscaping services, your garden won’t be just about aesthetics. It can be transformed into a world of adventure for children and an oasis for parents, a space that can be enjoyed by all without fear of harming buds ..read more

Choosing the right garden pots for your landscape is like pairing the perfect accessory with an outfit. It elevates the entire scene, adding a touch of personality and harmonising with the existing layout. Think terracotta nestled amongst blooming flowers, sleek modern planters framing a minimalistic patio or whimsical ceramic pots bringing playful pops of colour to a cottage garden. Your choice of pots is an extension of the artistic vision you have for your garden. So, let them enhance the natural beauty of your surroundings. Your growing plant nursery, Windy Willows can supply a selection o ..read more

While vibrant summer blooms and fragrant gardens have their charm, there’s something undeniably special about evergreen plants, shrubs and trees. They provide a canvas of beautiful greenery throughout the year, defying winter’s chill with their lush leaves and rich hues. But who says year-round beauty has to be basic? Windy Willows shares how you can unlock a plethora of health benefits by welcoming greenery into your home and discovering the prettiest evergreen plants that will add personality to your garden.   The Transformative Power of Indoor Evergreen Plants Imagine stepping into a ..read more

Meandering pathways, an abundance of colourful flora, well-tended garden beds and pristine lawns are but a few of the benefits that garden landscaping brings to outdoor spaces. Often well-intended gardening plans go awry when plants, shrubbery and trees are purchased based on aesthetics alone. Professional landscape artists, such as those at Windy Willows Wholesale Nursery, have the expertise and experience to create beautiful and functional gardens that meet your specific requirements. We will help you select the right flora for your soil type, design patios, pathways and garden beds, and ins ..read more