Caring for Fruit Trees in Winter

Caring for Fruit Trees in Winter

Winter in South Africa can present unique challenges for fruit tree enthusiasts. With the arrival of frost and chilly temperatures, it’s crucial to provide proper care to ensure the health and productivity of your beloved fruit trees. In this blog post, we will...
Osteospermum – African Daisy

Osteospermum – African Daisy

African Daisy Hybrid – Planted is a genus of plants in the sunflower family, native to Africa thus the common name African daisy. With a great crown of color to beat the blues of any winter’s day. She is great for the beginner gardener as well as the experienced...
Gaura the Beautiful Butterfly Bush

Gaura the Beautiful Butterfly Bush

Gaura’s also have a variety of other names like butterfly bush, bee blossoms, but all the same as beautiful as the first. This perennial bush grows 30-45cm in highs and width. Gaura’s has green compact foliage and has and upright airy and wistful pink of white...
Gorgeous Gazanias

Gorgeous Gazanias

Cheerful Gazanias are ideal for gardeners who don’t spend too much time in the garden but would like colour and a showy display with little maintenance. These happy little indigenous gems just keep on giving, demanding little care. Gazanias flower profusely from...
What is eating my plants?

What is eating my plants?

Every enthusiastic gardener knows that sinking feeling when you realise some or other critter is busy destroying your crop of veggies or ornamental garden plants. Knowing some of the most common pests in the garden will guide you to take the right steps to prevent and...
Prepare for a winter vegetable garden

Prepare for a winter vegetable garden

If you want and abundant winter vegetable garden, February and March are the months to start preparing your vegetables and get some of your winter edibles into the soil. It is now the time to take cuttings and sow winter vegetables. If possible, prepare your winter...
Merry Marigold

Merry Marigold

No annual is more cheerful or easier to perform in your garden than Marigolds. These striking flowers are easy to grow and turn your garden into a colourful paradise from summer to autumn. The popular types of marigolds for garden planting are all annuals, but they...
Celebrating Pollinators Month

Celebrating Pollinators Month

There is no better time to become more aware of eco-friendly benefits of indigenous plants and pollinators, as right now. No matter the age or generation of gardeners many have become more aware and of the needs of their garden ecosystems. The common misconception is...
Pretty Petunias

Pretty Petunias

The pretty Petunia is an all-time favourite in most gardens. This versatile showy flower thrives in most climates and doesn’t need particularly rich soil to flourish. It is the perfect plant for the gardener who does not have much time to spend in the garden....
Top 10 plants for your Spring garden

Top 10 plants for your Spring garden

Summer has arrived and it is time to get out there in your garden and do some spring planting for a beautiful summer garden! Shake off the cold, get your garden gloves on and enjoy September with its blossoms, blooms and promise of new life. Greenside Nursery has all...