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After a four-year absence, South Africa will once again be exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show (21–25 May). The theme for the exhibit is ‘The Cape Floral Kingdom of South Africa’. The design team will be led by Leon Kluge, who clinched the last two gold medals for SA.

Go evergreen this winter with a stunning selection of plants that won't lose their colour to frost. But remember, even frost-hardy plants will appreciate a mulch – add a thick layer of organic matter such as leaves,

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