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‘Local is lekker’ and it is a worldwide trend to plant what occurs naturally in your area. Look at the trees in your garden and identify them or enlist the help of your local nursery or landscaper. Remove all alien
The most important consideration is to refrain from using any commercial pesticides. Research environmentally friendly ways of deterring those critters that eat your plants but do remember that they are the food for the birds that you want to entice
Pests quickly become acclimatized to a particular smell or taste so use one of these remedies for a week and then switch to another. 1.Potato leaf tea is a general pesticide to deter all pests. 1 cup leaves and
1. Keep it simple. If space is limited use cool colours like blue, green, grey and white. 2. Trelllis, mirrors and garden art add interest and create depth. 3. A water feature adds interest and creates peace and tranquility. 4.
Here are 5 pointers. 1. Make sue that you have well drained soil and dig in some washed river sand. 2. Don’t over water as they thrive on neglect. 3. Fertilize as you would with the rest of your garden.
1. Illusion is a trick that works well. Put up a mirror that makes the garden look twice it’s size. 2. A group of grasses creates the illusion of a meadow. It also creates movement and shadows. 3. Strong lines
1. Don’t prune more than you need to. 2. Prune when the tree is not actively growing. So winter would be best. 3. Remember when one is pruning that the reason that we prune is to encourage new growth and
To create a garden that will attract wildlife and birds one needs to choose a wide variety of trees and plants that fruit and flower throughout the year, so as to provide a constant supply of food and nectar. Then
Harvest rainwater. Water slowly for longer to encourage root growth rather than a superficial spray. Keep your pots in drip trays. Plant waterwise plants. Use drip irrigation as apposed to sprays.