Garden Services And Lawn Care In Centurion

Your favorite garden plants might be a ticking ecological time bomb

The industry knows the plants it sells can jump fences and wreak havoc. Learn how they're taking action to prevent the next invasive plant crisis.

By Geoff Bozes August 30, 2026 6 min read

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Plant pests are ravaging SA. Why aren't we listening to the people who spot them first?

By Geoff Bozes August 26, 2026 6 min read

Commercial nurseries are the unsung heroes detecting new plant diseases before they spread. Ignoring their daily observations puts South Africa's entire plant industry at risk.

Nurseries

Are your nursery's records good enough to stop a deadly disease?

By Geoff Bozes August 23, 2026 5 min read

A recent palm bud rot outbreak revealed many nurseries are unprepared for tracking disease spread. Precise plant sales data is now crucial for survival against this dangerous water mould.

Nurseries

The unseen enemy: how one imported plant can devastate an entire industry.

By Geoff Bozes August 19, 2026 6 min read

A single imported plant might offer a market advantage, but it often carries hidden pests. These silent invaders can wipe out South Africa's nursery trade. Is the risk worth the reward?

Nurseries

Who will supply South Africa's cannabis genetics now? The law just changed.

By Geoff Bozes August 15, 2026 7 min read

South Africa's Plant Improvement Act now allows up to 2% THC in hemp, shifting the market and creating a demand for new specialist suppliers of compliant plant material.

Vegetable Gardens

Your tomato planting calendar is wrong. Here's what actually matters for South Africa.

By Geoff Bozes August 14, 2026 6 min read

Forget generic dates. Successful tomato crops in SA depend on understanding your specific region's frost lines, soil warmth, and microclimates, not a wall planner. Avoid common pitfalls.