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The flowers of May

I ALWAYS look forward to May in Durban because it is one of the most colourful times of the year.

I am amazed at the number of different plants in flower or which are pushing flower spikes that will flower in the next three weeks. With the exceptional summer rains we experienced, many plants are flowering earlier than normal.

How gardeners complain indigenous is not colourful confuses me because we have some of the most magnificent plants to choose from that flower throughout the year.

Choosing the right plants is the first step to success. Asking for advice if you do not know

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