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AUTUMN IS THE BEST TIME TO REVAMP YOUR GARDEN
GARDENING GETTING TOO EXPENSIVE? Does your garden need a revamp or a serious facelift but the funds are limited? We can help. Our qualified staff have the skill, knowledge and expertise to transform your existing garden into something special. Sometimes you only need a fresh look through the eyes of a professional to guide you…
Read MoreAUTUMN IS THE BEST TIME TO REVAMP YOUR GARDEN
GARDENING TOO EXPENSIVE? Does your garden need a revamp or a serious facelift but the funds are limited? We can help. Our qualified staff have the skill, knowledge and expertise to transform your existing garden into something special. Sometimes you only need a fresh look through the eyes of a professional to guide you in…
Read MoreAS PRETTY AS A PICTURE… BEAUTIFUL SNAIL VINE
All you need to know about this easy to grow, absolutely stunning vine. Strange and quirky, but an absolute stunner! Easy to grow and an absolute treasure in the garden Snail vine (Cochilasanthus caracalla) originally from Central and South America, is an easy to grow vine that will cover an arch, pergola or any garden…
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Mercury Designs
Mercury Designs is established in 2002 by the award-winning landscaper, David Viljoen. Our professional horticultural consultants and landscape designers are qualified to assist you in beautifying your living space. Our creative team will endeavor to turn your gardening dreams into a reality and to create a space for you that you can enjoy. Meet David…
Read MoreTREES WANTED & NEEDED DEAD OR ALIVE…
Be careful of buying illegal firewood It is a known fact that we as South Africans love to braai. Come rain or shine, nothing keeps us away from enjoying it. Even with lockdown, we will braai! Did you know the wood purchased next to road are often illegally harvested, destroying acres and acres of natural…
Read MoreWINTER IS A LOVELY TIME TO VISIT YOUR LOCAL NURSERIES
It is a great time of the year to up dress warmly and to visit your local plant nursery or garden center. All too often gardeners only purchase plants in summer and this results in beautiful summer gardens and rather drab winter gardens. For many winter is a time of plant skeletons as most plants…
Read MorePRUNING
July is known as the pruning month in the garden. Do not miss out on this opportunity that comes once a year to enhance the appearance and performance of your plants in the growing season that lays ahead of us. Deciduous plants (plants that lose their leaves in winter) are easier to prune before they…
Read MorePRUNING MADE EASY WITH DAVID VILJOEN
The month of July announces that spring is slowly creeping up on us and that it is time to start preparing our plants for the growing season that is just around the corner. When is it the best time to prune? In a similar manner that we cut our hair to keep it neat and…
Read MoreFINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR
We often need professional assistance with projects in and around the house and finding the right contractor for the job can be a rather daunting experience. There are many talented and great contractors out there willing to assist you. Finding the right contractor for the right job can be a real investment with great returns…
Read MorePREPARING FOR SPRING
Spring is around the corner and in preparation of the new growing season, I would like to share a few handy tips with you. Gardening equipment Lawnmowers, edge trimmer’s and other mechanical gardening equipment took a well deserved resting period during the colder months. Before plants start to grow in spring, it is essential to…
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