The Gardener Magazine

Gardening up high

What can you do with your concrete balcony?

Soften it with your favourite plants, create a theme and use natural materials or even water features to create a small haven of tranquil beauty.

Apartment living, especially in South Africa’s urban centres, is becoming the norm for more and more gardeners around the country. Far from the sprawling lawns we imagine, apartments either have very small gardens or,

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