Gardening in winter seems to trouble a lot of people, but it needn’t be so. Here we share some direction to help your cause, and prepare for a beautiful summer garden.
Looking after a garden is an ongoing affair and like any relationship, it really does take regular and ongoing maintenance, especially at this time of the year. With all the rain, weeds grow faster than the plants so generally speaking every plant in your garden needs to be cared for specifically.
The idea was to create a succulent garden that would be water wise and low maintenance, whilst at the same time incorporating the aesthetics of a “Karoo Padstal” in look and feel – the type of vibe that they hoped to bring to the North Coast.
The service of composting can be thrown around in the garden services industry as an optional or unnecessary procedure but we see composting as a vital and essential service in every garden. This blog explains the procedure, benefits, and best timing for composting your garden beds.
While gravel and stone are popular coverings for modern gardens, especially those with a smaller space, few things can replace a well-maintained lawn. This fresh, green covering can add life and beauty to your garden, encourage bird and animal life, and act as a green carpet on which to play games or lounge about with your family.
Winter in KZN can be harsh and it’s a good idea to give your garden a little extra attention in the coming months. You don’t want to lose all the hard work you’ve put in so far!
Time to fine tune your rainwater harvesting skills. If you missed our previous posts on tips for your JoJo Tank - you can find them here. Otherwise, you can read on for a few quick tips on how to make sure you're running at 100%
There are huge benefits when utilising a proper garden maintenance plan - including not just how your garden looks, but is more in tune with how a planned ecosystem can create a longer lasting garden. With proper moisture retention, an efficient and eco friendly irrigation system and the proper balance of indigenous plants that rely on the seasonal whims of our beautiful North Coast, you can have an asset to your property that will enhance value and add character to your experience.
Now that we have the water storage sorted let’s get back to the garden. Gardening around the storage tanks can add fun to your day. Some estates require all water tanks to be screened. This gives the gardener in you a great opportunity to make a visit to the nursery and to get some lovely screens made to surround around the tanks. One could either have a more rustic feel by using Inthingu lathes for the screen, or you could call in your deck installer and a screen can be made to match your deck. Either one of the two provides great opportunities for the planting of plants such as creepers to soften and add character to this part of your garden.
