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WEBJun 15, 2016 · Size: 590m2. Description: A contemporary farmhouse design with four en suite bedrooms and open-plan ground floor living area. The dining and living room area connect to the patio, veranda and garden through sliding doors. Architects: Karissa Barnett and Kathleen Ziervogel of KB Design 011 702 3136. DOWNLOAD THE FREE PLAN HERE.
All you need to know about growing lavender | SA Garden and …
WEBOct 30, 2013 · All lavender varieties like full sun and soil that drains well. Lighten ordinary garden soil by adding compost. Stoechas prefer a more acid soil. Plant compact varieties 45cm apart and larger varieties 90cm apart to allow air to circulate between the plants; this prevents fungal disease. Related to growing lavender: 5 ways to use lavender at home.
Growing hydrangeas: The ultimate guide | SA Garden and Home
WEBDec 5, 2016 · In cold areas, grow them in containers in a sheltered spot or protect them from frost. Place older varieties, which can reach 2–3m after 5–7 years, at the back of the border and the smaller cultivars nearer the front. Good spots for hydrangeas are where they get good light, but not full sun, and shade from the hot midday and afternoon sun.
How to get rid of spiders in your home | SA Garden and Home
WEBSep 27, 2023 · For an effective home remedy to repel spiders, the key ingredient is the right essential oil – peppermint oil! Spiders detect scents through their legs, and the potent scent of peppermint drives them away due to its overpowering nature. Create a peppermint oil spray by mixing about 20 drops of peppermint essential oil with water in a spray ...
A guide to growing proteas - SA Garden and Home
WEBAug 6, 2018 · GROWING PROTEAS. Plant in a sunny position where the air circulates freely around the plant – they love windy areas. They thrive in sandy, acidic, well-drained and rocky soils. Plant in a hole twice the size of the container the plant came in. Water deeply once a week for the first two years after planting.
Growing strawberries - SA Garden and Home
WEBApr 1, 2011 · About a month before planting, dig loads of compost and well-rotted kraal manure into the top 30cm of the soil. Add a dressing of bone meal, especially if don’t have access to manure. Strawberries prefer a slightly acid to neutral soil (pH 6–7). A light sprinkling of lime or wood ash forked into the soil corrects acidity levels.
Growing orchids - SA Garden and Home
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · Place your orchid in a position where it will receive bright light but no direct sunlight. Orchids prefer a humid growing environment. Place the pot on a saucer filled with sand or gravel and water to help raise the humidity. Make sure the pot on the gravel is not touching the water as continually wet roots are not beneficial to the plant.
How to make compost - SA Garden and Home
WEBMay 30, 2017 · If the contents look a little dry, a sprinkling of water will suffice. Turning the compost inside the bin on a regular basis is essential to ensure the microbes are evenly distributed. Use a stick or garden fork and give it a good mix once a week.”. After 3–6 months, the contents should start looking like a dark soil similar to garden soil ...