HOMEMADE GINGER BEER - SA Garden and Home
Dec 21, 2016 · 1. Boil 10 litres of water. Add the ginger and boil for a further 5 minutes. 2. Pour the boiled mixture into a bucket that holds 20 litres. 3. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the remaining water and stir. 4.
Architect's Plans - SA Garden and Home
Here are 6 questions to ask before hiring an architect. Garden & Home Team March 11, 2024. Taking on a new building project is no small task. Given the resources involved, whether constructing a home or a commercial development (or even renovating)... Architect's Plans Decor What's new 0 Comments 0.
How to get rid of mould in your home | SA Garden and Home
Sep 15, 2023 · There are several ways to combat mould in your home: Control humidity levels: Use a dehumidifier. Monitor areas prone to moisture, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and basements. Proper ventilation: Open windows periodically or use exhaust fans to remove excess moisture. Inspect and fix leaks: Regularly check your roof, windows, and pipes for any ...
A guide to growing proteas - SA Garden and Home
Aug 6, 2018 · GROWING PROTEAS. Plant in a sunny position where the air circulates freely around the plant – they love windy areas. They thrive in sandy, acidic, well-drained and rocky soils. Plant in a hole twice the size of the container the plant came in. Water deeply once a week for the first two years after planting.
How to grow an avocado tree from the pit | SA Garden and Home
Mar 4, 2024 · Pexels. 3. Water and wait. Place the avocado seed, bottom-end down, over a jar or glass filled with water. Use the toothpicks to keep it in place, ensuring about an inch of the seed is submerged. Keep the jar in a warm spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water every four or five days to prevent bacteria growth. 4.
Growing amaryllis - SA Garden and Home
Oct 11, 2018 · PLANTING IN POTS. Plant individual bulbs in smallish, 15–25cm diameter pots, group several together in a larger container or even line them up in a trough; space the bulbs 20–30cm apart. Use a good-quality, free-draining potting or soil mix. Hadeco recommends a mix of 2/3 potting soil and 1/3 sand with a pH of 6–6,8; they also recommend ...
Growing jasmine throughout the year | SA Garden and Home
Aug 14, 2019 · Winter-flowering Gelsemium sempervirens. With sprays of scented yellow trumpet flowers from late autumn all the way through to spring, this false jasmine will add a cheery touch to any winter garden. Reaching 3–6m, this plant grows in full sun or semi-shade and is frost hardy. Take care when pruning it as the sap may cause skin irritations.
All you need to know about growing lavender | SA Garden and …
Oct 30, 2013 · All lavender varieties like full sun and soil that drains well. Lighten ordinary garden soil by adding compost. Stoechas prefer a more acid soil. Plant compact varieties 45cm apart and larger varieties 90cm apart to allow air to circulate between the plants; this prevents fungal disease. Related to growing lavender: 5 ways to use lavender at home.
Growing bougainvilleas - SA Garden and Home
Feb 8, 2019 · Bougainvilleas love the heat and grow best in full sun. When planting, get them off to a good start by digging a large hole and adding a cup of superphosphate or bone meal to the bottom of the planting hole and loads of compost to the top soil. They much prefer sandy, well-draining soil to clay. MORE ABOUT SOIL: Different types of soil for your ...
How to get rid of mice and rats in your home
Nov 13, 2023 · open garbage bins. pet faeces. leaking pipes. clutter. While many seek hacks to get rid of these rodents, it is important that we also find ways that prevent them from getting back into your home again. Many homeowners may opt for pest control, as this is a guaranteed method that gets rid of rats and rodents from your home.