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ELEPHANT EAR

ELEPHANT EAR
Elephant Ears is the common name for a group of tropical plants of more than 250 different species and varieties that includes colocasia, alocasia, caladiums and xanthosaoma. They are tender plants that become hardy in the warmer parts of our country, especially in the tropical climate of the KZN coast. Whereas inland places with colder frosty climates,…
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Bearded Iris Planting Instructions

Bearded Iris Planting Instructions
Bearded Iris (Iris Germanica) are semi evergreen flowering perennials, grown from rhizomes that flower early summer. They require minimum care, they are extremely drought, heat and cold tolerant; and multiply easily via rhizomes. They have more or less 10 sword shaped flat leaves that grows to resemble a fan. The leaves are bluish-green in colour,…
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How to grow hydrangeas

How to grow hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are much-loved deciduous hardy shrubs, with large, rounded flower heads in shades of white, blue and pink that blooms in summer and autumn. In this blog we will look at hydrangea care, learn where and when to plant hydrangeas and how to care for them. Hydrangea care Where to plant hydrangeas Hydrangeas do best…
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Geranium

Geranium
Our own indigenous beauties. Most people know geraniums as those bright red, pink or white flowers commonly known in South Africa as Malvas. However, the geranium has a huge diversity of colours, leaves and flower shapes, sizes and growth forms. They not only bloom in red, pink and white, but also in many other shades…
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Understanding fertilisers:

Understanding fertilisers:
Understanding fertilisers: Often I have been asked what is the best fertiliser to use. Unfortunate there is no easy answer to this, as the only way to select a fertiliser and grade that is right for you, is to have your soil tested. If you are like me, then you will simply grab something from…
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How to grow and take care of your Petrea Volubilis (Sandpaper vine).

How to grow and take care of your Petrea Volubilis (Sandpaper vine).
Petrea Volubilis (Sandpaper vine). This exotic tropical vine belongs to the family of VERBENACEAE and its real name is Petrea Volubilis. It is commonly known as a Sandpaper Vine, but also sometimes called Purple wreath or Queen’s wreath. The leaves of this plant produce a rough, crinkly sound when scratched. Also, the upper surface of…
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Tips For Pruning Hibiscus

Tips For Pruning Hibiscus
Hibiscus plants thrive on attention. Pruning hibiscus is a great way to give these plants just what they need. Pruning helps stimulate budding on new shoots. It also rejuvenates the plants after their long winter nap while encouraging them to maintain an attractive appearance and healthy, vigorous growth. Let’s look at when to prune hibiscus…
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Grow Better and Healthy Roses

Grow Better and Healthy Roses
There are two very important factors when planting roses to make sure you give them the best chance to thrive – firstly, make sure your roses are in the right growing conditions and secondly, plant them properly. Once you’ve got that right you will have a very good chance to be rewarded with beautiful blooms…
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PRUNING YOUR ROSES

PRUNING YOUR ROSES
  On the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, we can start to prune our roses from mid July until mid August. The main reason for pruning roses annualy is to encourage new growth where the rose buds will develop for the new season, the removal of the old or dead wood, as well as weak or twiggy…
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