HOMEMADE GINGER BEER - SA Garden and Home
WEBDec 21, 2016 · 1. Boil 10 litres of water. Add the ginger and boil for a further 5 minutes. 2. Pour the boiled mixture into a bucket that holds 20 litres. 3. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the remaining water and stir. 4.
How to get rid of mould in your home | SA Garden and Home
WEBSep 15, 2023 · There are several ways to combat mould in your home: Control humidity levels: Use a dehumidifier. Monitor areas prone to moisture, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and basements. Proper ventilation: Open windows periodically or use exhaust fans to remove excess moisture. Inspect and fix leaks: Regularly check your roof, windows, and pipes for any ...
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7 reasons to grow spekboom in your garden - SA Garden and Home
WEBNov 28, 2018 · 1. It improves the quality of the air we breathe and helps fight climate change. Spekboom (aka Portulacaria afra) is a succulent that helps fight air pollution. It has the ability to ‘sequester’ or capture four to ten tons of carbon per hectare! Essentially, it acts as a carbon sponge, absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and turning it ...
Growing amaryllis - SA Garden and Home
WEBOct 11, 2018 · PLANTING IN POTS. Plant individual bulbs in smallish, 15–25cm diameter pots, group several together in a larger container or even line them up in a trough; space the bulbs 20–30cm apart. Use a good-quality, free-draining potting or soil mix. Hadeco recommends a mix of 2/3 potting soil and 1/3 sand with a …
How to plant and grow watermelon | SA Garden and Home
WEBDec 11, 2023 · 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. Ensure the soil temperature is consistently above 21°C for successful germination. Once seedlings are established and have a few true leaves ...
Growing jasmine throughout the year | SA Garden and Home
WEBAug 14, 2019 · Winter-flowering Gelsemium sempervirens. With sprays of scented yellow trumpet flowers from late autumn all the way through to spring, this false jasmine will add a cheery touch to any winter garden. Reaching 3–6m, this plant grows in full sun or semi-shade and is frost hardy. Take care when pruning it as the sap may cause skin irritations.
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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.
Trending garden ideas for 2024 - SA Garden and Home
WEBJan 26, 2024 · Repurposing and recycling. Recycling and repurposing old items into garden features is a trend that is continuing into 2024. Gardeners embrace creative ways to reduce waste by incorporating recycled and reclaimed materials into their gardens. This increases the sustainability of gardens. Using repurposed and recycled items adds a unique ...