How to Grow Sweet Peas in South Africa – Complete Sweet Pea Flower Grow Guide
How to grow Sweet Peas from seed in South Africa Applies to: Bijou Mix, Cupid Mix, Mammoth Mix and Old Spice Mixed (Lathyrus odoratus). Sweet peas ...
🌸 9 Easy & Beautiful Flowers to Plant in Your South African Veggie Garden (That Naturally Keep Pests Away)
Planting flowers in your veggie garden isn’t just about colour — it’s a powerful natural pest-control strategy. 🌸🌿 In this detailed South African growing guide, we share 9 easy-to-grow companion flowers that attract beneficial insects, deter destructive pests, and improve pollination for healthier, more productive harvests. Discover what to plant, when to plant it in our climate, and how each flower works to protect your crops naturally.
Ranunculus Growing Guide for South Africa 🇿🇦🌸
Ranunculus are winter-growing corms that reward gardeners with spectacular spring flowers — but only if planted and cared for correctly. In this detailed South African growing guide, we explain exactly when to plant ranunculus corms in each province, the correct planting depth, watering schedule, feeding with bulb fertiliser, ideal sun position, temperature requirements, and how to store corms safely before planting. Whether you garden in Gauteng, the Western Cape, KZN, or Limpopo, this guide gives you practical, region-specific advice to help you grow strong plants and abundant blooms.
How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs Hydroponically
🌸 A Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Indoor Display If you’re looking for a clean, elegant and surprisingly easy way to grow amaryllis indoors, hydropon...
Nasturtiums: Edible Flowers, Recipes & Garden Uses | Gardening.co.za
Yes, nasturtiums are completely edible – from their peppery flowers and zesty leaves to their green seed pods. They can be used in salads, sauces, and pickles, offering both beauty and flavour while acting as a natural pest-repelling companion plant in South African gardens.
How to Grow Begonias from Seed in South Africa
Learn how to surface sow pelleted begonia seed and grow BabyWing, BIG, Dragon Wing, Hula, Nonstop and Sprint Plus begonias in South African conditions.
How to Grow Matsumoto China Asters in South Africa
Grow six raw-seeded Matsumoto China asters with the matched 1 mm vermiculite cover, 21°C germination, South African timing and cut-flower care.
How to Grow Aquilegia (Columbine) in South Africa
Grow Earlybird F1 Aquilegia from raw seed with the correct shallow cover, warmth, cool plant stage, spacing and South African regional care.
How to Grow Snapdragons in South Africa
Antirrhinums, or Snapdragons, are timeless favourites in South African gardens. This guide explains when and how to sow, care for, and enjoy their vibrant blooms across every region.
How to Grow Alyssum from Seed in South Africa
Grow Clear Crystal, Snow Cloth and Snow Crystals alyssum from seed with exact shallow sowing, spacing and South African regional timing.
How to Grow African Daisies from Seed in South Africa
Grow packet-matched Dimorphotheca African daisies and Akila Osteospermum from raw seed with exact depth, cool germination, spacing and regional South African advice.
How to Grow Ranunculus from Seed in South Africa
Learn how to sow raw Elegance and pelleted Maché or Sprinkles ranunculus seed in South Africa, with exact cool-germination, transplanting, spacing and regional care.