A Guide To Horticultural Charcoal
By Patricia Wainwright
Horticultural charcoal improves your soil, retains moisture and improves plant growth.

Dymondia margaretae – An excellent Ground Cover Plant for a Mediterranean Climate Garden
By Jonathan Yaakobi
Finding a niche ground cover plant that is both drought tolerant and easy to maintain, is not easy. Dymondia margaretae is one such example that the dry climate gardener should consider.

Euryops – A Fine Small Shrub Or Large Perennial For A Mediterranean Climate Garden
By Jonathan Yaakobi
The dry climate gardener should always be on the lookout for reliable and useful plants. There is of course room for the more spectacular species, but it is a mistake, both practically and aesthetically, to try to make every specimen a “winner”. The “steady” plant is also important, and Euryops pectinatus is often one that perfectly fits the bill.

Garden Shade Plants
By Patricia Wainwright
Learn about some garden shade plants that you can plant in your garden.

Tall Shade Plants
By Patricia Wainwright
There are many types of tall shade plants. Learn more about them!

Plant Nutrition in Mediterranean Climate Gardens – The Importance of Feeding in the Spring
By Jonathan Yaakobi
Spring is the best time for feeding your plants, and in most cases, adding organic compost is the best way of doing so, especially in dry climate gardens.

Where Can I Buy Aspalathus Linearis Plants
By Patricia Wainwright
If "Where can I buy Aspalathus Linearis Plants?" is your question, here's the answer.

Patience: Do You Know Why Patient Gardeners End Up With The Best Garden? Read On To Find Out
By Jonathan Yaakobi
Patience is not only a value in itself, but is the main reason why some gardeners achieve enviable results and others do not.

Lawn care In Mediterranean Gardens – Maintaining A Neat Edge
By Jonathan Yaakobi
The lawn’s appearance can be made or spoilt by the quality of the edge. Keeping a neat lawn edge is especially difficult in Mediterranean and other hot, dry, climates.

The Low Maintenance Garden – Myths Exposed Together With Some Important Tips
By Jonathan Yaakobi
A garden that is too time-consuming to look after, or expensive to maintain, is not going to stand the test of time. Here are some tips for the home gardener.