How to plant and grow watermelon | SA Garden and Home
Dec 11, 2023 · Planting watermelon seeds. Watermelons are best grown from seeds, either directly sown in the garden or started indoors in peat pots. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and space them about 2 feet apart in rows that are 5 to 6 feet apart.
How to grow and care for your own lemon trees
Dec 21, 2023 · Planting. In the garden: Lemons like full sun and well-drained soil. In frost-prone areas, choose a warm, sheltered spot. Dig a hole twice the size of the tree’s planting bag and add well-rotted compost and a couple of handfuls of Talborne Organics Vita Grow 2:3:2 fertiliser (to promote good root development).
A guide to growing proteas - SA Garden and Home
Aug 6, 2018 · Related to growing proteas: Winter gardening guide The common sugar bush (Protea caffra) is the most widely distributed protea in South Africa. Until recently, all attempts at growing it commercially proved impossible, but fortunately they’re now available at select nurseries in Gauteng.
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Plant of the month: Fascinating facts about the Protea
Sep 29, 2023 · Ancient roots. The Protea’s lineage dates back a staggering 300 million years, making it one of the oldest flowering plants on Earth. Its name pays homage to the Greek god Proteus, known for his ability to change shape – a nod …
7 reasons to grow spekboom in your garden - SA Garden and Home
Nov 28, 2018 · Find out the benefits of planting spekboom, an indigenous succulent, in your garden. Whether you call it spekboom, elephant’s food or pork bush, this incredible plant with its bright green, circular leaves should be planted in every South African garden (and maybe even every garden around the world). Here’s why:
How to get rid of mould in your home | SA Garden and Home
Sep 15, 2023 · What causes mould to grow? Mould is commonly caused by condensation in the home, which is caused by: Moisture buildup. Winter often brings increased moisture due to rain and condensation on windows, leaky roofs, or pipes, and reduced ventilation.
How to grow chillies at home - SA Garden and Home
Aug 9, 2022 · Transplant your seedlings when they have two sets of true leaves, meaning the leaves that appear after the first set. Chillies can be planted out into the open ground in a sunny area, into containers, veggie planters or even hanging baskets.
Growing amaryllis - SA Garden and Home
Oct 11, 2018 · Originally hailing from hot, tropical central and southern America, amaryllis need warmth to perform well, in which case they’ll prove to be generous summer flowerers.Within about six weeks of planting, they’ll produce a tall flower spike with …
How to pickle onions - SA Garden and Home
Mar 18, 2023 · Add the sugar, salt, and peppercorns to a small sauce pot. Add the vinegar and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Place a lid on the pot and bring the mixture up to a boil over medium-high heat.