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Say goodbye to weeding with Plantex® by DuPont™, a non-chemical weed barrier that lets soil and plants breathe while stopping weeds growing up from below.
Plantex® is the original weed control fabric. It was the first product to be endorsed by Kew Gardens, and is used by many professional landscapers. The unique structure allows air, water and nutrients through to the soil and plant root.
Plantex® effectively supresses weeds. There's no need for chemical-based weed killers when Plantex® provides long lasting, highly effective weed control that is environmentally friendly and keeps weeds underground.
Plantex® Weed control is specifically designed for landscaping, has a proven 30 year history and is the perfect product for use in various ways. See the Full Range
ONGUARD - A SOUTH AFRICAN ‘BREAKTHROUGH’, CREATING A REALLY EFFECTIVE,
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Apart from being a strong insect repellent, OnGuard attacks the insect's nervous system, making it unwilling to bite
ONGUARD IS ALL NATURAL, NON-TOXIC AND SUITABLE
FOR USE BY THE WHOLE FAMILY, INCLUDING INFANTS
Ideal to use where maximum protection is needed, like high risk malaria areas. OnGuard's array of all Natural components afford a greater protection against many types of commonly found insects such as:
Unlike synthetic formulas, insects cannot develop a resistance to OnGuard's Natural Ingredients
Plant in a Jiffy! With almost 60 years experience with growing
media for professional horticulture and farming,
Jiffy is now launching an entirely new product
range for the keen leisure gardener. Most Jiffy
products are 100%all-natural,
compostable and biodegradable.
Mayford's Veg of the Month in The Gardener - January 2012
January is the time to take stock of your garden. The state of your
garden depends on many factors: whether or not you were away on holiday; whether the gardener or house-sitter watered often enough, the weather and the influx of pests. The good news is that even though this is the hottest me of the year, it is possible to clear out the overgrown and overblown veggies and start again. For aspiring food gardeners January is also a good time to start a food garden. With five to six growing months ahead there are plenty of vegetables that can still be sown or planted out as young plants, with the expectation of a harvest before winter.
Click here to read the full article on the Mayford page.
Herbs and vegetables to plant in January
Artichokes, Bush beans, Carrots, Beetroot, Onions, Radishes
Loose-leaf lettuce (planted in light shade), Spinach Cool season crops to sow from seed
Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Marogo, Kohlrabi
As advertised in The Gardener magazine - January 2012
In the January 2012 issue of The Gardener with Tanya Visser
Garden Inspiration - A Country Garden That Speaks Of Love
Featured in the January 2012 edition of The Gardener.
This garden in the Drakensberg foothills has evolved without any grand plan, yet has balance and sits comfortably in its spectacular setting.
"You can't just go out and buy a garden like this", says David Mingay, surveying the green carpets of lawn that unfurl between the curving and luxuriant herbaceous borders before they join the pastures beyond.
To read more about this and many other articles in the January 2012 issue of The Gardener... Click here
Gardening trends
Fashions and trends change with the seasons and years. Keep up to date with the latest fashions and trends sweeping the gardening world internationally and benefit from tips and advice that comes with new research and experience.
Is your garden old fashioned or trendy?
Gardening has evolved over the past six decades and eras of fashionable plants have come and gone. We take a look back at the highlights ... of where gardening has come from and where it is going.
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1950s: Newly arrived British immigrants created colourful borders reminiscent of English gardens.
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1960s: The new trend for flowing curved borders arrived from California.
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1970s: Newly available conifers and phormiums provided evergreen colour throughout the year.
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1980s: Inspired by Margaret Roberts, herb gardens became hugely popular.
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1990s: Tuscan-inspired gardens abounded, with the best incorporating water wise design principles and low water usage plants.
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2000s: Succulent plants shot to fame and top designers demonstrated how to make use of them in stylish water wise show gardens.
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The future: Expect more gardening for biodiversity as various species decline in number - shown here is a small bee-friendly garden at the 2010 Chelsea Flower Show.
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