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Summer 2013

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It’s a Garden Party!

A wonderful Spring has brought us Summer! Colour and flowers abound in our gardens with the promise of happy days spent outdoors with our families, friends and pets. Enjoying your garden this Summer is our priority.

GardenShop is ready to assist you in getting your Summer garden ready with a large selection of outdoor garden accessories and Summer plants to add a touch of fun and fizz to the party season!

Following our successful Girls Glam Night Out events in August, GardenShop is excited to bring you our Christmas Preview evenings. Shop for your Christmas gifts and decorations in our beautiful garden centre surroundings. Book early to avoid disappointment – see page 15.

To help you on your way we are glad to be able to offer you a R100 voucher to be used for any purchase at GardenShop to the value of R300. You will be spoilt for choice from Roses, planted herb pots, selection of Summer seedlings and so much more!

Happy Gardening.

featuredYour Summer gardening guide Our Sum-mer garden guide is filled with great hints, tips, to-do’s and to reward your sunny planting days, a magical Mint Julep punch recipe!

It’s a Summer Party! Terrific ideas to make your Summer entertaining and party settings the talk of the town. GardenShop Christmas in the garden ‘Tis the season to be in the garden with a beautiful selection of wonderful and inspiring Christmas gift ideas!

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The envy of your Lawn

• Continue to mow grass raising the height of cut in dry weather.

• Water in dry spells provided there are no water restrictions.

• Continue to fertilise your lawn every six weeks with an organic based, boosted fertiliser like Neutrog’s Sudden Impact for Lawns.

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• Plant Summer flowering seedlings.

• Prune late Spring and early Summer flowering shrubs and trees, like your Azaleas, Magnolias and Rhododendrons immediately after flowering to promote new growth

• Deadhead Sweet Pea flowers to increase their flowering season.

• Deadhead Roses and feed regularly with Neutrog’s Sudden Impact For Roses or Ludwig’s Vigorosa

• Spray Roses to control black spot, mildew and aphids.

• Water hanging baskets and containers at least once a day and feed once a week with Multifeed Flowergro.

• Feed perennials and flowering shrubs with a granular fertiliser e.g. Wonder 8:1:5 (25) for Roses and Flowers, Neutrog’s Sudden Impact for Roses or Ludwig’s Vigorosa. Work into the soil.

• Tie in and train new growth on climbing and rambling Roses.

• Plant Summer flowering bulbs like Dahlias, Amaryllis, Zantedeschia and Water Lilies.

The edible garden in Summer

• Strawberry runners can be pegged down into soil or pots.

• Remove straw from under Strawberries that have finished fruiting.

• Mulch Rhubarb plants and remove flower spikes.

• Pick Raspberries regularly.

• Harvest globe Artichokes.

• Sow salad crops directly into the ground to continue getting fresh vegetables and herbs.

• Feed all vegetable and herb plants with Vita Herb or Veg.

Your summer gardening guide

Summer is upon us! Follow GardenShop’s expert gardening tips to help your garden flower and thrive in the Summer months.

Busy, busy Summer gardening to do’s

• Watch out for snails and cutworm.

• Visit GardenShop for new pot and hanging basket plants.

• Check watering each day as the Summer temperatu re begins to rise.

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Summer gardens full of bright vibrant colour are a real delight! Instant colour pots and hanging baskets with amazing plants from GardenShop will add an instant summer pop.

Supertunia Sangria Charm

Calibrachoa MiniFamous Double Deep Yellow

Supertunia Vista Bubblegum

Supertunia Rasberry Blast

Supertunia Vista Siverberry

Fuschia Shadow Dancer

Superbells Double Rose Superbells Double Ruby

Supertunia Varieties PWIdeal for hanging baskets, window boxes, landscaping and in a combination of containers. The flowers will certainly stun and cascade beautifully. Fertilise often with a liquid fertiliser like Multfeed Flowegro. Plant in full sun and see how she will grow!

Calibrochoa ‘Mini Famous and “Can Can’ PWThis mini free flowering Petunia really is a Summer show stopper. Allow to cascade and spill out of hanging baskets and containers. The vigorous small bell shaped flower will look magnificent in your Summer garden. Plant in a sunny position.

Fuchsia ‘Shadow Dancer’ PWFuchsia ‘Shadow Dancer’ is an early Summer Fuchsia bloomer and is well known for its compact and uniform look. Absolutely fantastic in a hanging basket, ready to take home. Feed regularly to maintain its healthy tiptop condition. GardenShop recommends the soluble granular fertiliser, Multifeed Flowergro.

Summer Flowering Pots and Hanging Baskets

Supertunia and SuperbellsChoose from a beautiful range of colours from the Proven Winners range of Superpetunias and Superbells. They have great garden and container performance. They have a vigorous mounding habit and will flower all summer without deadheading. The flowers will attract many different species of Butterflies. Varieties include:

• Supertunia Sangria Charm PW

• Supertunia Silverberry PW

• Supertunia Vista Bubblegum PW

• Supertunia Raspberry Blast PW

• Superbells Lemon Slice PW

• Superbells Double Ruby PW

Superbells Lemon Slice PW

Supertunia Berry Blast PW

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Method:

Pour boiling water over Mint Julep and let it steep for about 15min. to make a strong infusion.

Strain the Mint Julep and add the infusion to the fruit concentrate, Soda Water and Ginger Ale in a punch bowl.

Add to this some lemon or lime slices, Mint Julep leaves and lots of Ice.

For a refreshing sundowner, add Vodka or flavoured Cane spirit.

Enjoy this refreshing punch to quench your thirst during the hot Summer months. It will surely be a Summer party hit with everyone and they’ll also benefit from the healing properties of Mint.

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Mint Julep Infusion: 1 cup Mint Julep leaves 2 cups hot water

Other ingredients: 250 ml Fruit concentrate 500 ml Soda Water to dilute 500 ml Ginger Ale

Garnishing: 10 Lemon slices Mint Julep leaves

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CorianderA favourite Summer herb packed full of flavour and combined with Anise will add flavour to many Summer recipes.

BasilThere is absolutely no excuse not to grow this outstanding culinary herb this Summer. To keep up with the demand sow and grow your own Basil.

MintUse to garnish cool dessert dishes and add chopped to Summer coldrinks and cocktails – see our Mint Julep recipe on page 6. Fantastic to sow straight into the soil, thin out and transplant into pots. Plant amongst your Tomatoes in the vegetable garden.

LavenderOh yes, Lavender seed is available from Kirchhoffs. Why not try to sow and grow your own Lavender. Lavender is an excellent insecticide, repels mice, ticks and fleas. Grown close to vegetables, it gives added flavour. Add flowers to fruit salads and marinade for venison. Add leaves to braised meat dishes.

Kirchhoffs seed supply these Summer favourites, available at GardenShop.

Summer Kitchen Delights

HOW TO GET GREAT SOIL FOR SOWING:

• Dig deep.• Loosen the soil with a fork; remove stones, rubble

and weeds.• Add organic material like compost. • Add Superphosphate or bonemeal for root development.

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Fruit trees can grow in most spaces in the garden or on a balcony where space is of a premium. Consider the following elements when choosing the right fruit tree for its ultimate growing space.

Grape Vines, Grow over an arch or pergola. Grape Vines can also be grown in a container and then trained up a trellis on a hot balcony. Varieties available and suitable for our climate are Catawba and Hanepoot.

Citrus Trees, no garden or balcony can be without a Citrus Tree, it is a must. If this is the first time at growing fruit trees, Citrus varieties like Lime, Lemon and Kumquats are the way to go!

Soft fruit like Apple, Apricot, Plum, Fig and Pear Trees are ideally suited to larger gardens where you are able to create an “orchard”. Consider growing and training one of the fruit trees into an espalier. Literally translated it is a fruit tree or shrub whose branches are trained to grow flat against a wall, supported on a lattice or a framework of stakes. This can even be done on a balcony where the fruit tree will be planted directly into a container, placed flush against the wall and branches trained accordingly.

Quinces, Pomegranates, Almonds, Nectarines and Cherries, oh yes, these hard to find fruit trees are available for you to grow. Most fruit trees require at least 3 hours of good sunlight a day, so be careful where you plant your tree as you want to be able to harvest healthy fruit in the next couple of years. Plant with good compost and a handful of Neutrog’s Seamungus, an organic tonic that will provide a healthy start to your fruit tree.

Fruit Tree Companion PlantingTansy is a great companion to Apricot, Peach, Apple, Plum, Berries and Pear, while Grapes are better with Nasturtium and Garlic as companions.

While there is no ill effect on Peach, Plum or Berries, grow cabbage family (Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower) and Solanum family vegetables (Eggplant, Tomato, Capsicum) away from Apricots.

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Every garden should have at least one fruit tree, and now you have the largest selection to choose from. GardenShop boasts one of the largest selection of fruit trees available. All lovingly overwintered, rebagged and ready in our Kitchen Garden Department for your careful selection. Trust us, once you’ve experienced home-gro wn flavour and freshness, you will be thrilled at purchas ing your own fruit trees.

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Bellis perennisAs sweet as pretty buttons, these flowering annual plants enjoy full sun and are suitable to plant on the edge of flower beds and borders. Their growth habit is compact and highly suited to plant in containers. Find them in red, pink and white colours.

Colour for Summer GardensGardening in hot regions comes with a whole set of challenges, hot summers, shade, heavy rains and droughts. Believe it or not there’s bound to be a suitable colour plant for your garden, no matter how hot or shady it may be. These colourful flowers and plants are hardy and will give you a little more rest too thanks to their undemanding nature.

SalviaHot colour that will sizzle this summer. Look for this Salvia in a fiery red colour, effective when planted with white Alyssum. Hardy and heat tolerant.

GazaniaAn all-time South African favourite. They thrive under hot and dry conditions, a water wise annual perfect for our summer conditions.

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Magical White Summer nights

Introduce a white moonlight garden in an area close to your entertainment area. Plant white Azaleas, Magnolias, Hydrangeas, Arums, Bougainvilleas, Gardenias, Murraya, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ and Allysum to light up your garden at night. Consider planting some of these plants near the entrance of your home. When your visitors arrive at the front door at dusk, they will be greeted by visible white flowers.

Not only are these luminous blooms beautiful to look at, but many of them have intense night fragrances and attract wonderful white nocturnal insects for a full sensory experience.

Glorious evenings under dark skies and twinkling stars with a breeze gently capturing lingering flower scents . . . Summer night bliss!

Village Candles Indulge your senses this Summe r with a large selection of beautiful Village Candles. Our Summer favourites:Gardenia – Gardenia flowers with notes of Jasmine, Lily, Tuberose and Narcissus.Lavender – Lavender flowers with notes of Tonka bean.Pure Linen – Rose, Jasmine and Lavender with notes of Lily, Wood accord, Sandalwood and Musk.

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Beautiful Rose Gardens in SummerHow to Plant a Rose in 5 easy Steps1. Roses should be watered thoroughly before

planting.2. Dig a hole approximately 50cm by 50cm. 3. Add a small handful of Neutrog’s Seamungus

to the planting hole. Spade in some compost to loosen the soil. Mix the soil you took out of the hole with more compost.

4. Remove the rose from the bag. Carefully place in the hole and shovel the extra soil around the new plant. Plant the Rose with the crown slightly deeper than the original soil. The crown or bud union should be about 3cm under the soil.

5. Gently firm the Rose into its new home and water well. Stand back and watch it grow!

6: Feed with Neutrog’s Sudden Impact for Roses after you see the first signs of growth to ensure beautiful, bountiful and healthy roses!

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Fun Summer party settings to enjoy lovely Summer evenings

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Silk white Orchids

Coloured outdoor party lights

Concrete eight-seater white table with

benches and other variations

available at selected GardenShop stores.

Brightly coloured medium and small party

paper pompoms.

Brightly coloured party paper rosettes

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Christmas at GardenShop

Pastel Shabby Chic Photo Frames

Ornamental Bird Boxes

A Classic Christmas

A Shabby Chic Christmas

Vintage Succulent Flower Boxes

Shabby Chic Gift Parcels

Ornamental Hanging Birds

Paper Decorations

Ornamental heartsVarious Ornamental Baubles

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Great décor and gift inspiration!

Evenings devoted to showcasing GardenShop’s premium Christmas Gift Range for 2013.

October 31, 2013, FloraFarm, Johannesburg | 6pmGardenShop FloraFarm, North Rand Road, BoksburgRSVP 011 894 2377 or info.ff@gardenshop.co.za

November 6, 2013. Menlo Park, Pretoria | 6pmGreenlyn Village Centre, Cnr Thirteenth and McKenzie Road, Menlo ParkRSVP 012 460 5137 or info.mnl@gardenshop.co.za

November 7, 2013. Broadacres, Johannesburg | 6pmBroadacres Shopping Centre, Cnr Valley and Cedar Ave, BroadacresRSVP 011 465 4216 or info.bds@gardenshop.co.za

Christmas PREVIEW Open evenings

Red and White Lanterns

Outdoor Garden Set Green, Red and White Crepe Paper Stars Christmas Lights, battery operated

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A Christmas in the garden

FREE EVENT

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Herbs for Pets

A healthy pet is a happy pet and here is a list of plants highly recommended in your pet garden:

• Digestive Support: these herbs have a beneficial effect on the digestive system and ease discomfort: Dog Grass, Cat Grass, Pet Grass, Lemon Grass, Rosemary, Thyme, Fennel, Mint and Coriander.

• ArthritisandInflammation: adding these herbs to their food will reduce inflammation and ease discomfort: Feverfew, Comfrey leaves, Celery, Parsley and Yarrow.

• Tonic Herbs: mix these herbs regularly with their food to promote general health: Parsley, Comfrey leaves, Pennywort, Borage and Yarrow.

• Worms & Parasites: weekly addition to food will minimise the population of worms and parasites, promoting overall pet health: Yarrow, Thyme and Oregano.

For external use the following selection of herbs can be applied as a topical tea. Brew the herbs and let it cool to room temperature. Using a plant mister, lightly spray onto the affected area. This way you get the full benefit of the herb without worrying about your pet licking off oily and greasy ointment salves. Regular daily application is needed until symptoms improve.

• Flea Protection: a topical spray or a sleeve filled with the following herbs will deter fleas: Pennyroyal, Rosemary, Tansy and Pyrethrum.

• Skin Care: internal and topical application will keep the coat and skin healthy and reduce irritation. Internal and topical: Calendula, Thyme, Chamomile and Lavender. Only for external use: Southernwood.

The GardenShop Herb Collection has been extended to our four legged friends. You can now find potted selections of beneficial herbs for cats and dogs. Improve the overall health of your pet and signs of bad breath by simply chopping and sprinkling a fresh tablespoon of appropriate herbs to their food once a week. Alternatively, plant these pots in a spot where your cat or dog has direct access to their favourite herb plant!

While fresh herbs are best for either internal or external use, you can dry your excess

herbs for storage and wintertime. Use dried herbs the same way as fresh, but only use about half of the

volume of the dried herb as you would of the fresh

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In the spirit of giving and the festive season ahead, GardenShop will donate 1 tin of dog food to Barking Mad for every #Pawsome Pet post!

Pet PromotionMy #Pawsome Pet

The www.barkingmad.co.za website is the most popular animal welfare site in South Africa and a central point for shelters and the public looking to adopt or find homes for animals. Barking Mad’s DogtownSA is a Pro Life Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Midrand that takes in long term dogs and dogs that have been deemed “problem dogs” from other shelters and provides them with the best care and rehabilitation programmes. All the money raised through their Click to Feed project helps raise food for over 30 rescue centres around South Africa.

How to participate:

• Like GardenShopSA on Facebook • Post a pic of you and your awesome pet

and a short description of what makes them #Pawsome

• It’s that simple

Promotion runs to the end of December 2013. Promotion posts are open to all pet owners. We look forward to delivering a ton of food in the New Year!

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• Pine with attractive cedar tiled roof

• 32mm entrance hole suitable for many species including Sparrows

Wild Bird Feeders, Bird Care, Bird Food and Accessories, it is our extensive range of Wild Bird products that people continue to come back for. Your garden comes alive with our selection of quality bird food and bird feeders. The GardenShop Birding Department is super packed, leaving you spoilt for choice and the exciting chance of attracting and caring for a wide and diverse variety of wild birds.

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Indigenous plant choices to attract birds to the urban garden.With the right shrubs and plants, you can tempt even more birds into your garden by providing them with cover in which to roost, hide or nest. Other plants provide food in the form of berries and seeds.

Freylinia tropica, commonly known as the Honeybell Bush•Hardy shrub with either blue-lilac or

white flowers in the Spring and Summer•Plant height of 1.5m

Carissa macrocarpa ‘Green Carpet’, commonly known as the Natal Plum•Fragrant white flowers followed by red

to purple edible fruit•Plant height and spread of 30cm x 60cm•Thorns

Olea europaea subsp. Africana, commonly known as the Wild Olive•Medium sized tree of approximately 10m•Hardy• Black berries in the summer

Beach Hut Nest Box

Nectar Feeder

Premium Flip Top Suet Feast Feeder

• Large lid opening for improved filling and easier cleaning.

• Will look great in any garden

Suet Cakes, Suet Crumble and Suet Balls for Wild Birds

Seed Bell for Wild Birds

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Roosting Pouch

• Natural woven materials provide shelter

• H 24cm• Ready to hang

Country Cottage Nest Box

• Pine with attractive red cedar tiled roof

• 32mm entrance hole suitable for many species including Sparrows

• D Ring attached for ease of mounting on a wall, post or tree trunk

• To clean, simply remove screw at the bottom of the door and rotate to gain access to the chamber

• H 29.5cm x W 19.5cm x D 14.5cm approx

Our exclusive birding products bring your garden to life!

Bird Food from GardenShop:• Suet Slabs• Suet Balls• Seed Balls• Peanut Bird

Pudding• Peanuts

Bird Feeders from GardenShop:

• Glazed Apple Feeders in various colours

• Cast Iron Poppy Feeders• Glazed Seed Feeder• Black Steel Fatsnax Feeder• Glazed Peanut FeederHive Roosting Pouch

• Ideal for small birds• Ready to hang

Glazed Seed Feeder

Glazed Peanut Feeder

Cast Iron Poppy Feeders

Black Steel Fatsnax Feeder

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Growing Airplants

GardenShop offers a range of exciting Airplants also known as epiphytes – which require minimal maintenance. They do not need soil to grow, obtaining water and nutrients from the air. The best way grow Airplants is to place them on tree branches, on a tile or board. They must be in bright, indirect light.

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‘Princess Lilies’ A range of compact Inca Lilies. 9 colours to choose from! 19cm. (excludes pot)

Available while stocks last.Quantities are limited.

Offers valid from 1 October – 30 November 2013.Images featured serve as a guide only. Actual colour

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Summer Garden Mix

A mixture of summer flowering

perennials and shrubs including

Iceberg roses, Angel Wings, Agapanthus

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Pot Windsor Lip Small Locally produce d. 425cm (h) x 380cm (w)

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Efekto Pressure Sprayer Effective pest control with the help of this safe and easy-to-use garden accessory. 3l.

Kirchhoff’s Summer Flower Seed PacketsSow your seeds for summer flowers NOW! Small Packets.

Culterra CompostA good plant starts with good soil. Apply regularly to garden beds and when planting. 30dm.

PelargoniumsTrailing and upright growing varieties. Many colours to choose from. Ideal for pots and hanging baskets. 16.5cm.

Selection of Terracotta Pots Good quality imported terra-cotta pots. The selection is store depend ant. Various sizes.

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