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Keep your plants healthy and happy with our expert tips for South African gardens.

Is your green thumb itching? Good! Then you’re in the right place. This hub is packed with garden ideas and information for South African gardeners passionate about plants and cultivating thriving gardens. Whether you’re tending to succulents in sunny Gauteng or looking for landscaping ideas for your Western Cape garden, we’ve got you covered.

Our collection of gardening ideas, articles, and easy-to-follow guides will make it easy to create an indoor or outdoor sanctuary – a place you can retreat to whenever you need a quiet moment.

To keep your outdoor and indoor plants in shape year-round, browse this page to search for seasonal tips tailored to South Africa’s diverse regions.

Remember, we’re here to help you create and maintain a beautiful garden. Our in-store consultants at a garden centre near you would happily assist if you can’t find what you need on our website.

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WESTERN CAPE GUIDES

Unlock the secrets to successful gardening in the Western Cape. We share local insights and gardening ideas to help you create an enviable garden.
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GAUTENG GUIDES

Gauteng’s wet, hot summers and icy winters can be hard to navigate. Here’s how to design a garden that stays gorgeous throughout the seasons.
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INDOOR
PLANTS

Transform your home into a peaceful, green escape with our care tips for popular indoor houseplants. Learn more about peace lilies, philodendrons, and more.
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DIY AND
HOW-TO

Get your hands dirty with our DIY garden tips and hacks that cover everything from simple garden ideas to more complicated landscaping ideas.
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FLOWERING
PLANTS

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to South African flowering plants. We share care tips for everything from pelargoniums and agapanthus to hibiscus and roses.
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TREES, HEDGES AND BORDERS

All great gardens need shade and structure. Whether your space is big or small, you can use hedge plants, plant borders, and slow- or fast-growing trees to create a lush oasis.
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INDIGENOUS
AND FYNBOS

Explore our expert tips on nurturing fynbos and using indigenous plants like spekboom, pelargoniums, and aloe to design a garden you’ll love.
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KITCHEN
GARDENING

Looking for veggie garden ideas? Explore our articles and tips on everything from how to plant potatoes to growing sage, basil, and other herbs in your kitchen garden.
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SHADE
GARDENING

Gardening in the shade can be tricky, but some plants thrive in low-light conditions. Get the lowdown on shade plants that will thrive in your garden.
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SUCCULENTS
AND CACTI

Love the idea of low-maintenance gardening? Then, you can’t go wrong with succulent and cacti plants. Explore our garden ideas with succulents.

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