It's an interesting thing, being someone with OCD tendencies. Everything has to be 'just so'. Except when it comes to the garden. Gardens are often described as a 'delicate balance of natural processes and human intervention'. But how often do...
Roses, glorious roses! The delicate blooms in red, pink, yellow, cream, and coral brighten up flower beds over the summer months. We love them for their bright blooms and sweet fragrance – but mostly for their romantic association. And with...
Luckily for us in South Africa, our winters are relatively temperate, so our plants don’t have to endure extreme temperature drops and harsh climatic conditions. Despite this, your garden will still require a certain level of TLC to end off...
Is your garden looking a bit neglected? Well, now that you are sitting at home, why not be productive and clean it up? We’ve got a step by step process to help you get through it all. Planting your favourite...
Want to give your garden a burst of colour this winter? Plant some radiant Ranunculi. With their soft, ruffled petals in many pastel shades, Ranunculus flowers will add a touch of elegance and grace to your outdoor space. It’s no...
Want to go green at home and build your own compost heap? Cheers to that! Has there ever been a better time to do such a task? With all of us retreating to the safety of our homes these next...
Winter is rolling around – is your garden prepped and ready with winter bulbs? There are some beautiful flowers you can plant at this time of year in preparation for a spring bloom, these include: Freesias, Daffodils, Ranunculi, Hyacinths, and...
Bright and cheery, the indigenous Clivia miniata, or Bush Lily, is a welcomed sight in any garden. The gorgeous orange blooms of the Clivia spring up in mid-October each year. Although Clivias naturally thrive in our South African climate and...
Have you ever noticed how plants grow in nature? There is never just one species growing together. In fact, you’ll notice that several varieties tend to grow near one another, due to ecological function. And this phenomenon doesn’t only apply...
Such beautiful fresh lilies arrived so well packaged and straight from the farm - what a brilliant idea to buy my weekly flowers !
The flower bulbs arrived in great condition. One of the bulbs in the pack had a small patch of white and green substance that looked like mold or fungus, but it wasn’t extensive enough to damage the entire bulb so I believe it’s still good to plant.
The plant arrived in great condition and it was bigger than I expected. I'm very satisfied with my order and I'll definitely order more plants in the future.
