July 21 - Ballito Umhl
Beautiful beach sunrises, winter holiday getaways and any excuse to indulge in coffee and wine spoils … these are just some of the things we're celebrating in the month of July!
Beautiful beach sunrises, winter holiday getaways and any excuse to indulge in coffee and wine spoils … these are just some of the things we're celebrating in the month of July!
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Vibrant<br />
winter<br />
We’re planting …Verbena ‘Firehouse’ for vibrant Winter and Spring colour on<br />
the patio and in the garden. It is a spreading verbena, up to 55cm, that works<br />
well as a filler in mixed containers and baskets, as well as a ground cover in<br />
gardens. Start it in a pot for colour on a warm, sunny patio that is protected<br />
from frost. As a garden plant, it needs frost protection and if planted now will<br />
provide Spring into Summer colour. It tolerates heat, grows in ordinary garden<br />
soil that drains well and likes regular, but not excessive watering. Its wide range<br />
of colours makes it easy to add to any garden colour scheme. Also resistant<br />
to powdery mildew. New colours include ‘Blue Fizz’ and ‘Violet Wink’. Details:<br />
ballstraathof.co.za<br />
Compiled by: ALICE COETZEE<br />
Indoor plant of the month<br />
Peperomia ‘watermelon’ is a striking<br />
little plant with large, fleshy leaves that<br />
look like the rind of a watermelon.<br />
Even when fully grown, it is compact<br />
and bushy, fitting easily on a bookcase,<br />
desktop, windowsill or wherever its<br />
unusual leaves can be appreciated.<br />
This is a good plant for a beginner, as it<br />
is easy to care for. It just needs enough<br />
bright light and no over watering.<br />
Details: lvgplants.co.za<br />
38 Get It • <strong>Ballito</strong> <strong>Umhl</strong>anga <strong>July</strong> 20<strong>21</strong>
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