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In hot, dry weather, mulch protects the roots and prevents evaporation. In cold, frosty weather it protects the roots from the cold.It also helps to suppress weed growth as prevents soil erosion. The layer of mulch should be at least 7
April is the month to prepare your plants for winter. Fertilize with an organic 2.3.2 as that will result in strong roots to aid your plants during winter.
At the beginning of winter cover the trunk of your young tree with a bundle of veld grass and tie securely. This will protect your tree from frost damage. It’s not necessary to protect the branches as if they are
Clivia do like an acid soil and you can achieve this by adding bark chips to the soil as it lowers the PH levels. Don’t forget to add compost and mulch well. Keep the plants dryish during the winter as
The language of flowers dates back to the early Chinese Dynasties and was brought to Europe by the King of Sweden in 1714. Queen Victoria’s fascination with the language of flowers in 1847 prompted her to spread the word throughout
Acacia caffra – roots are a love charm. Aptemia cordata Asparagus virgatus – Love charm and a protective charm. Burchellia bubalina roots. Combretum erythrophyllum roots are an aphrodisiac and the bark aids fertility. Cyrtanthus breviflorus – love charm and has
Red flowers send a clear message of love and passion while orange flowers offer happiness and joy. Pink flowers combine innocence, playfulness and sensitivity. Yellow flowers represent friendship, trust, compassion and respect and blue flowers have a calming effect and
Unfortunately this fungal disease is rather common on Fever Trees. The fungus has been identified as a rust, similar to Uromyces. The suggestion is to totally spray the trunks with triazole type fungicides. (Defender or Bumper 30 ml per 100
Save your egg shells and once they have dried out you can grind them or put them in a paper bag and roll with your rolling pin or an empty wine bottle. Add them to your soil as they provide
If you want to see butterflies in your garden, plant their favourite trees, shrubs and groundcovers. A Buddleja saligna has beautiful white flowers that attract butterflies, Interestingly, Winston Churchill used to buy butterflies for his garden at Chartwell in the