Winter Care of Roses
By Morag Flight It is turning cold and miserable but roses, petunias and other annuals should be brightening up your day. Planting – In Zimbabwe, …
Gardening
Indoor Plants Grown In Containers
By Prof. Ross G. Cooper Indoor plant hobbies are extremely varying, satisfying and rewarding. I collect seeds from fruits, vegetables and wild trees and sow …
Kahili Ginger
By Morag Flight Scientific name – Hedychium gardnerianum This plant in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and is native to the Eastern Himalayas. It is a …
Lawn Care Essentials – Mowing and Watering
By Vimbai Ruvengo Lawn care is not just about having the right tools for mowing and a sophisticated irrigation system. It relies on the skill …
Asiatic Lilies
By Morag Flight Everyone loves the beauty of Lilies. Planting Asiatic Lilies (Lilium asiatica) in your garden gives you a stunning display. Asiatic Lily care …
The Plantain Tree
By Rudo. N Lingala: Makemba Scientific Name: Musa Paradisiaca Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was an amazing experience because the country …
Xeriscaping- A water-saving gardening design
By Vimbai Ruvengo Due to the Covid-19 lockdown a lot of people are working on their backyards most building vegetable and flower gardens. The biggest …
Gardening in Small Spaces
By Morag Flight One does not need a spacious backyard to have a nice garden. Gardening can be done in small spaces. I was not …
Wild Loquat Tree
By Rudo N. Scientific Name –Uapaca kirkiana Shona- Mushuku, Mutongoro, Muzhanje Ndebele- Umhobohobo English- Wild loquat The Wild loquat tree is a Zimbabwean favourite, an …
Pre-winter gardening tasks.
By Morag Flight With the rainy season nearly over, much of our gardening from now on will depend on how much water you make available. …