Ever thought of planting grass seed? There are so many advantages to using seed - low initial cost, low labour investment and a large variety of lawn choices! Dactyloctenium Australe, the well-know and very popular LM or Berea grass, is a lawn that spreads by means...
If you’re like us, you had a gran, mom or aunt who told you to bath in Epsom salt, right? Or even worse, as a vile tonic straight down the throat! Well, there’s method behind this age-old practice - Epsom salt contains magnesium ions which aid...
If your family is anything like ours, summer brings lots of braais, bonfires, campfires and in fact any excuse for sitting round a mesmerising fire, even if it’s just roasting marshmallows! But what to do with the ash? Ash and chunks of charcoal are packed with...
From Marc, Wynne, Tammy, Nompi and our hardworking team, we wish you all a happy, and above all safe and healthy, holiday season. As we look back on another unsettling year, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each one of our loyal customers for your support...
In a world that sometimes can feel a little unrelenting and which continues to demand more and more from us, it’s important that we have a place to relax and unwind. We think that place is your garden! If you are lucky enough to live in...
Finding the right variety of instant lawn for your garden isn’t always as easy as one two three! With many varieties available, each with its own set of pros and cons, do’s and don’ts, when to plant, how much to water, what soil types are best, the...
After the recent unprecedented snow in KZN, we thought it time to start putting the wintery cold months behind us and start prepping for spring! Winter has a nasty habit of sucking the vibrant colours out of your grass, leaving your garden looking well…. dull. The...
Keep your newly planted grass healthy ~ top guidelines for maintaining a beautiful lawn. Water well once a day for the first week after planting, either in the early mornings or late afternoons. Apply compost to even out levels for that golf course look! When...
When your grass goes from green to brown, whether in winter or summer, it can be difficult to know if it is simply dormant or actually dead. Since a dormant lawn will return to health when the weather improves, while a dead lawn will need to...
You spend all summer mowing and watering your lawn to keep it healthy and looking good, but once cooler temperatures arrive, it's time to change your focus to protecting your lawn during its dormant period. Here are some ways to get your lawn winter ready… Mow with the flow If...