Home Improver - March 2021

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Bathroom splash issue Also inside: A palatial home • Gardens that will grow on you

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR MARCH is one of those special months – the inbetween phase where summer is reaching its end and winter is peeking over our shoulders. It is a time when we in the southern hemisphere begin to go more inward.

Not that we needed any more inward movement after a year that will for ever be known as the pandemic year; the year that saw our homes having to serve as the venue for everything from work to school to recreation.

This month our focus is on

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bathrooms. Anyone who has been in lockdown with extended family – or who has children – will know how the space can serve as a sanctuary.

With this in mind, we wanted to see how we could recreate this functional space as a wonderful getaway spot providing you with both luxury and calm.

We have also taken a look at trends in decor and gardening for this year. And if you are looking for something to aspire to, don’t miss our Home of the Month.

There are a host of nurturing and

absolutely beautiful trends emerging as we – as a society – try to make sense of this new world in which we find ourselves.

I hope this magazine adds to a sense of calm and provides a space to dream and inspire.

Please keep in contact

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2 Letter 3 Contents 4 2021 decor trends 9 Bath in luxury 10 Bold bathroom styles 12 Bathroom revamp

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16 Bathroom makeovers 18 DIY bathrooms 19 Before you renovate, do this

21 Property trend alert 22 Home of the Month 28 Organic gardening

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Cape Town-based international interior designer Gina Munro of StudioMunro gives us her five top trends for this year.

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C O L O U R A N D P A T T E R N : Earthy, neutral tones will always make for a timeless palette, however colour is making a big comeback.

Bright statement colours are a sure way to keep our spirits up. Combining colour with bold patterns, whether on a feature wallpaper or an upholstered occasional chair, is a wonderful way to highlight key areas in a living, working or leisure space. It isn’t about inserting colour everywhere but rather about using it as an accent which brings an entire scheme together. If you’re afraid of colour and pattern, apply the notion to loose items such as cushions, a statement vase or striking rug. Think blues, greens, reds, pinks.

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M O R E T H A N J U S T G R E E N E R Y : People have become obsessed with greenery and this trend is definitely not going away anytime soon. Bringing the outdoors in continues to be a growing trend, especially for those who don’t have large gardens or green fingers. But it doesn’t need to stop there – now is the time to get creative with planters. From pedestal options to textured and over-sized ceramic planters, it’s all about what your plant lives in. Table-top solutions are definitely on the up, especially when curated in large eclectic groups. Planters themselves can also be beautiful stand-alone accessories, even without a plant – a great sculptural option in an entrance hallway or enclosed balcony.

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C U S T O M P I E C E S : Over the past year, we have become a lot more sentimental about our personal spaces, and with that we seem to be paying more attention to how we use furniture at home. We have come to learn what does and doesn’t work, and there is a definite shift from simply wanting off-the-shelf items to customising key pieces or even hunting for unique items. Not only do we want aesthetically pleasing furniture but there is now a much bigger demand for items that are also practical.

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K I T C H E N & D I N I N G M U S T S : The kitchen is often the heart of the home but this isn’t the case for everyone. Over the past year, many small food businesses have popped up, providing delectable home-cooked meals to those who don’t feel confident in the kitchen. If anything, the past year has seemed all about food. Whether you’re cooking yourself or getting meals catered, how you present your food is important. Collect key kitchen items such as crockery and focus on how you plate what you eat. Signature serving dishes, sculptural cutlery and handmade vessels are talking points on their own. This gives us a chance, when entertaining, to express our personal style through simple day-to- day items.

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R E V I V I N G F O R G O T T E N I T E M S : Decluttering our lives seems to have become a trend in itself and, through this cathartic experience, we are finding unused sentimental bits and bobs that have been hidden away and forgotten. It’s time to shift our mindsets – instead of “out with the old and in with the new”, let’s think, “bring the old into the new”. It could be an artwork that’s been flat-packed in the back of a spare-room cupboard and needs a more modern frame. Or perhaps it’s hand-me-down vintage dinner plates that could be mounted on a wall in the dining room. Older, sentimental items can find their place in 2021 and tell their own story.

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PICTURE TARYN ELLIOTT

Bathroom escape Gone are the days when bathrooms were dull, functional places to take a quick shower. The trend now is towards a luxury space where you can spend time washing away the stresses of everyday life

ATHROOMS are increasingly becoming places of refuge and relaxation where we can release the tension of the the day, say interior designers, adding that glamorous is the is the name of the game. For instance, don’t be afraid to add some velvet via a 1950s chair (if you have the space), with mirrors with backlighting. Simple, basic bathroom design has been replaced with new trends and accessories, such as heated towel rails – perfect for drying damp towels in winter, luxury soap dispensers, vibrating ceiling showers, Jacuzzi baths and even a place for a television set. However, people are also wanting to bring elements of nature into their homes and in some instances are creating living walls with greenery and blooms or adding nature-focused 3D floors.

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Designer Will Engelbrecht, owner and creative head of WillDesign Solutions gives us top bathroom trends for the year

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EMBRACE BLOOMS

Skinny vertical tiles are all the rage. You can create the look with subway tiles – last year the trend was to lay them horizontally but this year we are going vertical and stacking them to create a “Kit Kat” effect. This adds a hint of art deco glamour and intrigue to a bathroom. Stephen Pellerade of Pellerade Design House adds that full-wall cladding in artificial stone or resin is also a trend.

Having a big statement wall with wallpaper printed with huge over-the-top blooms and foliage in your smallest room will make a bold impact.

This is not the year to be scared to explore colour and design and it’s certainly a good time to add a touch of quirkiness to the bathroom.

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SEE THE LIGHT

F L O O R FA N TA S Y

This is your splash-out room. Use your guest loo to fulfil your biggest decor fantasies – do something you may be too nervous to try elsewhere. Think flowered tiles, all-black walls or walls that are all mirrors. These powder rooms have become secret pocket rooms that give your guests a thrill when they discover them.

Layered lighting is important. Think high-hats, sconces and decorative fixtures all in the same room. A chandelier in the bathroom might be an oldie but it’s still a goldie. Think different textile shades juxtaposed beside each other. Get the lights on separate switches and always-on dimmers to create an atmosphere of allure.

Accent tiles with geometric patterns work well on the floor. There is also a trend to replace traditional rectangles with other geometric shapes, such as hexagonal tiles. Ceramic tiles that are printed with wooden grain can seem warm and natural without the problems of water stains on a real wooden floor.

Another biggie for the adventurous is 3D flooring.

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International interior designer Daun Curry answers your design questions

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Q: There is room on our vanity to add something in addition to soap and a tissue box but I’m unsure what else to put there.

A: Think of accessories that are not necessarily meant for a bathroom. Some of my favourites for a bathroom are plants and natural elements such as corals and shells, candles and luxury linens. |

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Q: Your tips for designing tiny bathrooms?

A: The first factors to consider are an absolute needs for function. Make a list as you go through your daily routine. Consider if you truly need a bathtub; this can be a huge space saver. Medicine cabinets are great for storage and options can be vertical storage on walls. And remember that bright colours will open up the room.

Q: How do you choose whether a bathroom should have lighter surfaces or a darker theme? Does either light or dark make a space seem bigger than the other?

A: Lighter bathrooms tend to feel fresh and clean, whereas darker ones have a moody, sexy vibe; it just depends on what you’re going for. Powder rooms are great candidates for a dark, moody palette.

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Q: I want to resell my home in a few years’ time but in the meantime want to redo my bathrooms. Any advice?

A: Keep everything white and fresh and don’t get too decorative. I do think that people look for a double vanity in the master bathroom, so that would be a great investment. I would not suggest wall-mounted toilets, because they are very specific and not for everyone.

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Q: We need to replace the floor tiles in our main bathroom, and I have fallen in love with a marble tile.

I’m worried the marble will be hard to care for and will look stained or worn quickly. Do you have any recommendations for caring for marble or should I try to find a porcelain that looks like it?

A: Marble and natural stone always top my list because of their timeless beauty but there always needs to be a balance between beauty and durability.

You can seal marble, but over time, it will show wear and patina which, in my opinion, is part of the beauty. Porcelain is a great option and there are many wonderful products out there.

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Q: What design considerations do you take into account when weighing the use of large or small format tiles?

A: The size of the bathroom is definitely a consideration but you can use large- and small-format tiles in the same bathroom.

Shower floors need small tiles to protect against slipping. I love large-format tiles on walls and the main floor areas.

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Q: How do you choose a bathtub? What are the benefits of a free-standing tub versus a built-in? I love free-standing tubs but I always worry about the potential mess.

A: If you have the space for a free-standing tub, I think it’s a beautiful look, and the benefits far outweigh a little water on the floor.

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Freshen up

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When he made over the bathrooms in a Granger Bay home, designer Will Engelbrecht used the seaside location as inspiration for the main bathroom but let his imaginative side come out when he redid the guest bathroom in funky style

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When designer Will Engelbrecht, owner and creative head of WillDesign, was commissioned to revamp this seaside Granger Bay home he let the outdoors guide his indoor palette.

The main bathroom, which had been multiple rooms, one of which had plumbing, was gutted.

“I used stone and speckled grey tiles to pick up

the feeling of the boulders in front of the home,” says Engelbrecht.

“We went for luxury finishes so that the bathroom became a feature of the home. I used darker tiles

on the floor to try and deflect the glare of the ocean away from the house. I also removed old porcelain tiles to create a fresh, more modern, look.”

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Guest bathroom “Here we went wild and glamorous,” says designer Will Engelbrecht.

“A guest bathroom is a wonderful place to pull off some daring decor moves. I used a luxury and funky wallpaper to create some drama and then filled it with mirrors to create space.

“A guest bathroom is a place you can let your decor fantasies run wild.”

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DIY Doing a revamp, even if it’s as simple as giving the space a fresh coat of paint, is a good way to help your house sell faster

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BATHROOMS can be tricky for a DIYer to revamp but David Jacobs, a regional manager for the Rawson Property Group, says even small updates can make a big difference in getting a fast sale.

“Do try a fresh coat of paint on your walls and ceilings and replace old-school towel rails and accessories with more modern versions.

You can also refinish your bathroom cabinets or replace your vanity. Adding stylish

mirrors or display shelves can be a great idea as well.

“Retiling makes a huge difference but it’s a pretty big DIY and it would be best to get a valuation on your home before you make any big investments because you may not get your money back.

“If you’re not up for a project of that scale, you could consider refinishing your existing tiles using the specially formulated tile paints now available.”

When making home improvements, ensure intended savings don’t turn into massive unforeseen expenses E X P E R T: H A N D Y M A C A K A D O N M c A L I S T E R

Invest some time & save heaps BEFORE jumping into a home renovation project, Handy Mac urges you to ask yourself these questions: 1 COSTS How much will this cost, and how much value will this add to my home? For those answers, you will need to talk to a contractor regarding expenses, and an estate agent to find out if it is worthwhile forking out a huge sum of money to upgrade your home if you won’t get it back on resale.

2 DISCOMFORT During a renovation you will be inconvenienced. There is no way around this. First, ensure you are dealing with a reputable company that takes Covid protocols seriously. Consider how you will manage without the facilities in the room being renovated, the time of year and how uncomfortable you might be during

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Never pay in full or upfront. A contractor who requires this is probably scamming you

construction. Consider moving out for the duration of the renovations, if you can. If not, plan ahead to ensure the discomfort is minimal.

3 INVESTIGATE During the planning, interview many contractors and ask for costs. Check out their communication style. Does it work well with your communication style, or will you find yourself getting irritated by it? If so, maybe this contractor is not for you. Also ask about insurance and get as many references as you can. Most importantly, ensure all contractors are accredited.

4 HISTORY If you have your home’s original plans, plus plans that include home improvements and additions over the years, offer them to the contractor. This can really simplify the job.

5 THE LEGAL STUFF Before starting any work that will affect your finances, ensure you have a contract in place.

6 BILLING Ask for itemised billing as opposed to a lumpsum fee. This way you can keep a handle on how your money is being spent.

7 WARNING Never pay in full or upfront. A contractor who requires this is probably scamming you.

8 DIY Be realistic about how much you can do yourself and when you need to call in professionals. Many a DIY job has required extra money to sort out what you broke.

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The world’s wealthiest are favouring sumptuous ‘whole life’ homes where they can seclude themselves from the Covid-19 pandemic and other disasters WORDS VIVIAN WARBY

The ultimate

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HE ULTRA-RICH have turned to “whole-life” homes – places in which they can live, work and play without having to set foot in the “real” world.

Some of these homes even have nightclubs (yes, you read right) and theatres in them and are certainly not the dark and heavy bunkerstyle homes sometimes built in times of pandemic.

Experts say high net worth Individuals (HNWI) worldwide are spending millions to acquire one or more of these “whole-life” homes.

Alternatively, says Rory O’Hagan, head of the Luxury Portfolio division of marketing agency Chas Everitt International, they are upgrading their existing properties, turning them into self-contained safe havens where they and their families can ride out the current pandemic or any future world disasters without loss of income or major lifestyle adjustment.

Pellerade Design House chief executive Stephen Pellerade says these whole-life homes are highly-customised, luxurious retreats which often resemble seven-star boutique hotels.

Some of the “extravagant necessities” most favoured by the owners and buyers of such properties, he says, are spas and gyms; hairdressing salons; home cinemas; cigar and champagne bars; bowling alleys; double kitchens; cold rooms; multi-layered security systems; smart home-automation; clean-air systems and water and power back-up systems.

One such local home, known as Gatsby, designed and furnished

by Pellerade Design House, fits the bill and is on the market for R64.8 million, says O’Hagan.

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A private palace

Perched on a ridge above Joburg, with views over the city and beyond, is a luxurious house which takes its inspiration from around the world WORDS VIVIEN HORLER AND VIVIAN WARBY

Marble and bronze statues from Argentina and France grace a dozen fountains in the formal, terraced gardens.

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Gatsby House, set on Houghton Ridge in Joburg, is breathtaking.

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Antique and modern pieces blend seamlessly in the glamorous bedroom suites.

OVER a century ago, Randlords built impressive homes on Houghton Ridge, using the fortunes they made from gold.

Some have stood the test of time, with beautiful teak window frames and eye-stretching views.

Gatsby, set on the ridge, has all the luxuries the Randlords would have wanted, plus every mod-con besides.

The house has taken its inspiration from around the world, with gardens reminiscent of those in St Petersburg, Venetian chandeliers, a Paris-styled “night club”, modern American sculptures and a white marble angel sculpture found in an antiques market in Brussels.

But the house is also firmly based in Africa, with sculptures from the royal Zulu household, and, on a good day, views as far as the Pilanesberg near Sun

The decor of the nightclub in this superhome is based on the Buddha Bar in Paris, with its rich colours and dramatic fabrics.

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The grand bathrooms feature marble floors and vanities, spa baths and steam showers.

ABOVE The main entrance stairway with its glorious marbletopped balustrade is a fitting introduction to this grand house.

BELOW Built on four levels, Gatsby features a heated indoor pool as well as this training pool-with-a-view on the terrace.

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City, as well as the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria.

The grand house belongs to Pellerade Design House chief executive Stephen Pellerade whose vision is to be seen everywhere in it.

The home offers 2 000m² of lavish living space set over four storeys, with eight elegant en suite bedrooms, a magnificent art collection and expansive outdoor entertainment areas and gardens.

There are also business and conference facilities.

We asked Pellerade what influenced his design, both indoors and outdoors.

“We decided that the furnishings and the design palette would be totally international; not regional, local or specific to one particular genre.”

“If there was one word to define Gatsby, it would be

‘neo-classical’,” he says.

“This means Venetian crystal chandeliers live together with sculptures of the royal Zulu household. Grand masters’ oil paintings are displayed in the same room as modern American bronzes; as are gigantic contemporary black-mink wingback chairs in the hall. And we mingle Chinoiserie with midcentury Barcelona chairs … and so on.”

His favourite room is what he calls the “niteclub” on the outside pool terrace level.

“It’s inspired by an evening spent at the Buddha Bar in Paris with my daughter when she was 20; she chose the chocolate, pink and red colours for this sophisticated entertainment area.

“The red billiard tablecloth is striking and the room has two pink chandeliers above.

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Gatsby boasts an array of sumptuous entertainment spaces, such as this day-bar, with bespoke furnishings, rare art and design pieces from around the world.

BELOW Floor to ceiling expanses of glass optimise the spectacular views from Gatsby’s reception rooms.

“Chocolate velvet curtaining contrasts with oversized bright pink velvet wing-back chairs.

“And a silver-leafed Buddha statue presides over it all. This is an incredibly eclectic space with a real wow factor.”

The Randlords would have yearned for the fabulous paintings and antiques spread throughout the house’s various levels. So, which are Pellerade’s favourites?

“Well, I’m not sure if they count as antiques, but since they date from the 1920s, perhaps they do. They are the 4m high solid oak doors sourced from a palace in Buenos Aires.

“The building was erected in the 1920s and recently many of the building’s fixtures and finishes were being auctioned off.

The doors are the Buenos Aires building’s original front doors.”

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The formal dining room is one of several glamorous indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces and the bespoke table seats 16 in luxury.

so many riches, Pellerade has trouble deciding his favourites.

“There is also the white marble angel statue just off the grand room – that’s a favourite.

This was sourced from an antiques market in Brussels.”

The house is magnificent and it is set, like a precious stone, in glorious grounds.

Pellerade says the gardens were inspired by those at the Peterhof palace in St Petersburg

in Russia. And creating them was no easy task.

“The terraced levels are specifically designed to maximise the awesome views and took five years to create.

“Massive rocks had to be blasted with dynamite and some 30 000 tons of soil had to be brought on to the property.

It was a huge engineering feat and incredibly costly.

“The landscaping with

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tall, slim conifers, buxus hedging and several fountains and sculptures is Italianate in design.”

And, of course, that’s not all.

The Gatsby house has its own spa as well as a heated indoor pool, salt-water outdoor training pool, a library and gymnasium. There is also automated climate control, music, lighting and security systems that can be operated via

a cellphone from anywhere in the world, says Rory O’Hagan, head of the Luxury Portfolio division of marketing agency Chas Everitt International.

A place like this needs staff and Gatsby has accommodation and garaging for au pairs and assistants.

The Randlords thought they had it all – but Gatsby is enough to make them weep into their pink gins.

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GET DOWN GET DIRTY Planting your own organic vegetables not only gives you food for your table, it is also a rewarding and relaxing outdoor activity.

Here are some tips to get you growing WORDS VIVIAN WARBY

HE HOME garden – whether planted with veggies or flowers – became many a family’s safe space when the pandemic hit. The garden served to supplement the menu, provide an escape for children and those working from home after long hours on the screen and, as anyone who has got their hands dirty in soil will know, function as a way to help people mentally exhale.

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year – even if it is just a container on a window sill.

But the biggest trend by far – and one set to continue – is kitchen gardens, with many households planning and growing their own vegetables. www.lifeisagarden.co.za gives beginners this advice: DON’T SHY AWAY FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS For your first growing quest, start small. Think about whether you want to use containers,

plant straight into the ground or use raised beds.

Consider your space and available time to guide your growing style. Sowing a couple of seeds in an empty space in your flower beds is as good a beginning as any.

Be careful not to overpopulate your space. Your veggies will increase in size and need room to grow and climb.

Planting too close together will also cause veggies to shade one another. Refer to the seed

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Your veggies will increase in size and need room to grow and climb

packet or the handy garden centre guy for advice.

LOCATION, LOCATION Veggies love the sun and will flourish in open areas that receive lot of sunlight. Avoid areas with big trees throwing shade.

Examine your space through eco-eyes – take note of the sun’s movement, the surrounding foliage, and the expansion space needed as your greens grow.

Location is also important in terms of watering. Make sure your veggies are within reach of the hose pipe or irrigation system and can receive as much rainfall as possible.

If you’re planning to grow veggies on the stoep, make sure your containers have good drainage and expect to have some water flowing from under the pots, which is something to consider when placing them.

CHOOSING THE BEST VEG

Seasonal veggies (meaning the ones to plant for that season) are your best bets for success as these greens are naturally adapted to the climate of the given time.

Also, consider how the particular plant grows – some grow like ground covers (pumpkin) and need plenty of space, while others like to climb (beans) requiring support, and some veggies need deep soil (potatoes) and appear bush-like on the top.

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G R O W Y O U R PAT I E N C E PORTIA MBAU (above), owner of The Africa Cafe, chef and author of The Africa Cookbook, and her daughter Lumai de Smidt, a visual storyteller, author and graphic designer, gave our sister publication Simply Green these useful tips for anyone starting their own kitchen garden: 1 Start by growing herbs They are generally forgiving and can be grown in a pot on your windowsill.

2 The garden is a process of constant learning We’re always researching, googling and talking to friends about how to help our garden grow.

3 It starts in the soil Preparing your soil with compost and fertiliser is essential to the quality of your produce.

4 Make your own compost Compost can be expensive if you have a large garden.

Compost your organic kitchen waste.

5 Be patient Things will die but that doesn’t mean you are a failure.

Only last year did we get an orchid to flower again – our previous plants never bloomed twice.

For more please do read our garden issue of Simply Green here: https://bit.ly/33Gusrd

MARCH SOWING SUGGESTIONS

Gauteng: spinach, lettuce, beetroot and carrots.

Kwa-Zulu Natal: cabbage, broad beans, turnips and radish.

Eastern Cape: spinach, beans, beetroot and carrots.

Western Cape: cauliflower, celery, peas and onions.

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