Growing Citrus in Johannesburg
Growing conditions for growing Citrus in Johannesburg 1. Many of the more common citrus plants growing in South africa originate in China 2. Citrus does not handle frost well. It will not tolerate temperatures below 4 degrees. 3. Lemon trees are the only citrus fruit trees that can tolerate any frost at all and as a result are the most popular of the Citrus plants grown in the JHB area. 4. If you have frost in your garden then you will need to protect your orange or nartjie trees throughout the winter. Remember that frost can come as early
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10 Steps to Growing Trees
10 Easy steps to planting, feeding and caring for your tree: A Guide from Windy Willows. 1. Locating the tree: Trees need room to grow their branches above the ground and their roots below the ground. Avoid planting too close to overhead telephone or power lines, or too close to buildings. Most medium sized trees should be located at least 2 meters from any wall. Check whether your tree has an aggressive root system and needs to be further than 2 meters from any wall or building. Some trees have large surface roots and will lift paving. De
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Garden Design and Landscaping
Garden Design and Landscaping When it comes to designing your garden, it is always beneficial to contact a professional for the best results possible. Landscaping is vital if you are after a garden that looks put together, composed and diverse. A professional landscaper will assist you in putting together a garden that is suited to your style and needs. There is not only one kind of landscaper. There are a few that are each hired for different jobs. Ensure that you understand just what your garden needs and who the best professional for the job is. A Landscape Architect is to be hired when you are either redoing your garden or starting completely anew. They will work with you towards your vision and assist you in major decisions regarding your garden. A Landscape Manager will ensure that your garden is maintained all year round. When landscaping, you should always consider how your garden will be affected throughout the seasons. A Landscape Manger can assist you when seasonal change becomes high maintenance. A Landscape Contractor installs the elements of your garden that are more functional as opposed to decorative. These elements include grass, soil or fences and paving. It is a misconception that landscaping is merely rolling out some grass and planting a few flowers. It is process that uses very specific elements to achieve a pleasing effect. Below are a few of the elements that your landscaper will incorporate in their work, and that you should consider as well. Light: Light is one of the most important elements of your garden and should never be disregarded. A professional landscaper will be able to assist you in positioning trees and bush in places that will either let light in, or keep light out. As well as helping you with natural light decisions, a landscaper will assist you in choosing other lighting alternatives, such as floor lights or garden lamps. Form: It doesn’t take a trained eye to see if a garden is lacking structure. Having plants that aren’t placed correctly to outline, frame and benefit your garden and home will end up looking overwhelming. A professional landscaper, however, will be able to create a garden that has beautiful flow and aesthetic that looks natural and put together. Texture: Your landscaper should not only have an eye for the bigger picture, but should assist in the details of your garden as well. The texture of your garden comes from the three variations of texture that you can use; fine, medium and coarse. Using these three textures in the form of different flowers and leaves is a great way to ensure your garden is inviting, textile and interesting. Whatever landscaper is suited to you and your home, HomeImprovement4u will lead you to the best choice. Please visit our homepage for more articles that may interest you.
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Garden Furniture
Garden Furniture At HomeImprovement4u, we know that a garden can be considered your pride and joy. After all the work that gets put into landscaping and planting beautiful shrubbery and flowers, your garden can be thoroughly enjoyed and experienced by your choice of garden furniture! So, how do you decide what furniture can be placed into your garden? You need to consider what the atmosphere of your garden will be. Classy? Rustic? Homely? Your choice of garden furniture will ensure that these styles and themes are achieved! Below are a few furniture options to consider and remember when you come to decide what your garden will include. Traditional Teak Furniture: Tradition Teak Furniture brings to mind images of Old English Country Furniture with their simple and classic look. This furniture is popular in gardens that have soft tones such as white and purple, perhaps amongst plans such as lavender and baby’s breath. However, one must keep in mind that these pieces of furniture do change colour over time as the wood matures. Traditional Teak Furniture is also well known for being especially weather resistant and durable. Swing Seats: Swing Seats are always a choice of garden furniture that will be admired by those who visit your garden. Swing Seats allow you to sit amongst your garden and have a place of relaxation and calm – until the children find out they have a swing in the garden! Swing Seats are convenient as they can be placed in almost any position in your garden, whether they are the focal point or tucked away. Rattan Furniture If you are having concerns about expense, durability and maintenance then All-Weather Rattan Furniture is a choice you should consider. These woven furniture pieces offer a long list of benefits: the woven texture and coloring offers little differentiation between the rattan and real wicker, the materials are also often made with UV protected fiber that prevents color fading over time. You will be able to leave these pieces of furniture out in the open through all four seasons without being wary of weather damage and rust! We know that you want your garden to look its most beautiful and we believe you should be able to experience your garden and nature in comfort and style. Should you want any more information on gardens, furniture or any other home improvements, please visit our homepage for more articles.
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Arborism & Tree Surgery
An arborist or, more colloquially, a tree surgeon is a person whose speciality or profession focuses on the maintenance of trees and shrubs. An arborist will focus mainly on the safety and health of singular plants or trees. When seeking the services of a tree surgeon, one should understand the measures that can be taken to ensure the health or safety of the plant in question. An arborist is qualified to use methods of transplanting, planting structural support amongst other grooming techniques. They are also required to be adept at understanding and treating/preventing infestations and phytopathology. An arborist is also required to identify and remove or deal with plants or trees that are invasive or dangerous to certain habitats.
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Tree Felling
Trees need to be felled for a variety of reasons. Ensure your tree feller is a qualified professional and has the necessary insurance and equipment to complete the job. Always ask for a written quotation. Enquire if there are additional costs to have the tree removed or the wood chipped for mulch. Check if you require permission from the local municipality to remove the tree, the tree feller should be able to offer advice!
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