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All ‘Acacia’ now Senegalia and Vachellia species – Thorn Trees Breonadia salicina – Matumi Bridelia micrantha – Mitzeeri Buddleja salvifolia – Sage Bush Cussonia paniculata – Highveld Cabbage Tree Cussonia spicate – Lowveld Cabbage Tree Erythrina latissima – Broad –
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
Olea africana, Wild Olive tends to be slow growing, but we can speed up the growth if we give them a handful of Agricultural lime every 3 months during the growing season, starting in September. Stop at the end of
There are 56 bat species in South Africa and they are either insectivorous and eat mosquitoes, moths and beetles so do leave a dead tree in the garden which will attract insects. Fruit eaters and nectar feeders help with pollination
‘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
To achieve a pot that is a show stopper, choose a plant that is a THRILLER. This is an eye catching plant that draws one’s attention.It is the tallest plant in the pot. Then one needs a FILLER which will
TALL TREES Acacia sieberiana – large and fast, deciduous Acacia xanthophloea –large and fast, deciduous Acacia galpinii and Acacia karoo – up to 10m Celtis Africana – white stinkwood – deciduous- up to 25m Harpephyllum caffrum – wild plum evergreen
1. Mix half a cup of vinegar, quarter cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon syrup and 1 cup of water. Place in containers to attract flies which then drown in the liquid. 2. Soak a piece of cloth in vinegar and
Barlaria obtusa – Bush Violet Berula erecta – Water Parsnip Bulbine natalensis – Broad Leaved Bulbine Chlorophytum comosum ‘vittatum’ – Hen & Chicks Cotyledon orbiculata – Pig’s Ear Eriocephalus africanus – Wild Rosemary Gazania krebsiana – Terracotta Gazania Geranium Gerbera
Now is the time to start preparing your seed bombs. Take 2 parts of compost and 1 part of clay and your chosen seeds. I would choose a mix of water wise, colourful shrubs and ground covers to brighten up