by gabby | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog, Garden Ideas, Plant Choices
Plant of the Month – July Barleria Obtusa The Bush violets (Barleria obtusa) have been in full flower and just gorgeous at this time of year. They occur naturally along forest margins in the summer rainfall region of South Africa and are widely cultivated as a...
by Tracey Miller-Smith | Apr 17, 2026 | Container Gardens, Garden Ideas, Plant Choices, Quick Tips
5 tips for growing herbs in containers Herbs are great plants to grow in containers, offering several benefits. They tend to thrive when well looked-after, and are ideal for a kitchen, patio or small outdoor garden, and the convenience is unsurpassed. It’s great to be...
by Tracey Miller-Smith | Mar 16, 2026 | Garden Ideas, Quick Tips
Small garden ideas to maximise space Those of you who have been living on the North Coast for several years, will have noticed a definite shift towards more apartment-style living with smaller gardens , mainly in courtyards or around ground floor apartments. With this...
by Tracey Miller-Smith | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog, Garden Ideas, Garden Maintenance
Biodiversity In You Garden – Why it Matters, And How To Achieve It Biodiversity has to be one of the most complex features of our planet, but also one of the most vital. It speaks of the great variety of life on our planet, in all its unique shapes and...
by Tracey Miller-Smith | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Corporate Gardens, Garden Ideas
Like any other creative art, gardening is influenced by trends in fashion and design. If you are a gardener, you’ll know that no look stays in vogue forever. So, as it’s a new year, it’s time to change things up a bit and get a new look for your office park garden....
by Tracey Miller-Smith | Jan 14, 2025 | Blog, Design, Garden Ideas, Landscape Design Plans, Plant Choices, Wind
Oh the Wind! We love to hate it! It is however also a vital element of the earth. Wind carries heat, moisture, and pollen to new areas. Without it, very little would be pollinated. As a gardener thought, and a resident of the coastline , what can be more devastating...
