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Month: April 2023

May 2023

Dear Tanya, Can I submerge Juncus effusus in pond pots without soil, only with silica? Will it survive? Thank you, Helen Hi Helen, Yes, it will! What I normally do is wash as much of the soil off the plant as possible, but I do leave a bit of the soil as I find this …

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April 2023

Dear Tanya, Please can you advise how I can get rid of this grass that is taking over my garden. Preferably without killing everything that is planted there. I think the grass came from a bird feeder, but I’m not sure. As soon as I weed it out, it grows back. Thanks, Bridget Hendry Hi …

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March 2023

Dear Tanya, I have a succulent in the garden that gets watered every day, because it is very hot in Northern Cape. It has now changed colour to off-grey and is not opening. Could it be because of the amount of water given? Thank you, Carlene Fisher Dear Carlene, I am very concerned as it …

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February 2023

Dear Tanya I need your advice on my lawn. My lawn is kikuyu and very lush and thick. Last year I saw that the ground was making holes. The grass is green and pretty but when you walk on the lawn there are gaps as big as a saucer. What must I do? Petro Marais …

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January 2023

Dear Tanya, I want to know what the light requirements are for hydrangeas? Is it semi-shade? I see a friend’s plants are under trees and look like they have too much shade. Also do they grow in alkaline or acid soil and do they need mulching? – Jan Venter Hi Jan, Hydrangeas will do best …

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