Should I stay or should I go?

By on May 13, 2013 in garden, tree

We have this ficus growing at the top of our bank. My one son feels we should chop it down but I am unsure. Would its root structure not support the bank or could it damage the retaining wall?

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Help! Birds!

By on May 12, 2013 in bird

Hello Spriggers We’ve recently painted our house and these charming little birds have taken to sitting on the drainpipes and watching us have our breakfast. Unfortunately, there droppings are not so charming and have ruined our paintwork. Is there any friendly way to discourage them?

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Autumn Succulents

By on May 12, 2013 in indigenous

I planted these containers several months back, with slips from various succulents. They’ve all thrived and looking fantastic, in autumn colours.

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WANTED: Comfrey Plant or Seeds

By on May 7, 2013 in garden, plant and seed exchange

Hi there, I am in Midrand and was hoping you could advise where i could get a comfrey plant or some seeds. Thanks, Avi

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What a great discovery!

By on May 6, 2013 in environment, recycling

Man Invents Machine To Convert Plastic Into Oil The machine, produced in various sizes, for both industrial and home uses, can easily transform a kilogram of plastic waste into a litre of oil, using about 1 kW·h of electricity but without emitting CO2 in the process. The machine uses a temperature controlling electric heater instead [...]

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Gardening gifts

By on May 2, 2013 in food, garden

Your extra plants make great gifts for gardening friends. Plants like berries and herbs often multiply by making little baby plants around the big plant like these are strawberry plants. When you sow seedlings for your garden, you can always sow a few extra to give away as gifts. Origami newspaper pots Origami newspaper pots are the [...]

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Gadgets to Help Tend a Garden

By on April 30, 2013 in environment

This is too cool! Picture a tiny drone that arises from your vegetable garden to shoo away hungry deer. Or maybe a houseplant that, when you’re away, meanders through your rooms like a cat following a sunbeam. Or one that posts a request for water on Twitter. The future is knocking at the door of home [...]

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Oh cactus, my cactus!

By on April 29, 2013 in environment

Can someone help me? My cacti and succulents get this weird fungal growth on them. It looks terrible and eventually they become quite unhappy. What is it and how do I go about curing it?

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Is my dog crazy or just eco-friendly?

By on April 28, 2013 in garden

My dog has plant ‘friends’, certain plants that he spends time next to. They are generally leafy with space for him to stand underneath. Is this normal behaviour or is he a special dog?

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Sooty Palm

By on April 28, 2013 in environment, flowers

Help! My palm is covered in what looks like soot. A friend suggested it could be a fungus of some sort. Anyone recognise it and can recommend a cure?

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