The Gardener - April 2023

In this issue

Bold colour to plant in an Autumn garden, how to design with grasses, and how to plant on a slope are just some of the features in this issue. There is also some really good tips for food gardening on a shoestring, tips for sharpening tools, how to plant a tree correctly and a host of articles on what to plant, sow, prune and grow this month.

Mediterranean CHARM

When a homeowner with vision, partners with two talented craftsmen, magic happens.

1 min

Floriferous Autumn

April in Africa means warm and mild weather that many late summer-flowering perennials love. Take advantage of this by adding their flower power to your autumn garden to keep the summer look for longer.

4 mins

Oh, my Grass!

If you want perpetual motion and plants willing to go beyond their best even in the depths of winter, you have to plant grasses...

4 mins

Growing the slope...

Editor Tanya Visser, describes how she tamed the steepest of several slopes in her beautiful garden.

3 mins

FOOD GARDENING ON A SHOESTRING

As a gardener, I can't resist tips that promise to be budget beaters and I am probably not alone. With the cost of everything going up, the idea of gardening for free (almost) is enormously appealing.

5 mins

Curcuma Tulips from the Tropics

The Curcuma genus of plants includes the edible spice Curcuma longa, better known as turmeric. It also includes these lovely tropical plants, Curcuma alismatifolia (Siam tulip) that are grown indoors in colder regions and also out in the garden in warmer climates.

2 mins

At peace in the home

The peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is an iconic houseplant that deserves attention for it’s almost indestructible nature, beautiful dark green leaves and pure white spathes that float about the foliage like sails.

2 mins

Alocasia 'Stingray'

When you’re an active and avid member of the houseplant community that is growing around the globe, you’re likely always on the lookout for the next big thing.

2 mins

How to Grow lettuce successfully through winter

Essentially, lettuce is a cool season crop and with the right kind of care, it’s possible to harvest tasty, crunchy leaves through to spring. Here’s how to do it:

3 mins

Growing Out

My knob thorn (Senegalia nigrescens) bonsai has grown a bit wild. Normally my trees grow like this because I am too busy doing other things, but in this case, I have allowed it to grow out on purpose.

3 mins

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Inspirational, practical, informative South African magazine on all areas of gardening including plants, gardens, garden tasks and creative DIY projects we also promote people new ideas about gardening through publsihing in our magazine, we also publish in other language.