The highs, lows and middle ground and how to achieve that. Decide on the style of your garden to complement the house before buying the plants.
Lawn preparation
Dig 30 cm deep
Put your single superphosphate & compound D fertilisers and compost, mix well into the soil, spread evenly and dig it in. Thereafter go over with a straight edge plank. Twist your plank constantly to get levels and flat surface for lawn planting.
Lawn maintenance
Do not sweep away clippings
Mow one week North/ South next week East/West
Set your mower three fingers high (weld it like that)
Solution for water conservation
Mulching
Water at night only in the summer
In winter water in the morning
Use any grey water except greasy kitchen waste water with chemicals in it
About Author
Ann Hamilton King began her journey into the world of horticulture through the influence of her mother, Elsie Grobler Hoffman. Later in life, being open-minded to opportunities that come with volunteering, Ann volunteered to work at Kew Gardens in England and had the opportunity to see and learn how gardens are maintained. Amazed by how tiny seeds could grow into such beautiful flowers and plants, she combined the knowledge from Kew Gardens and the desire imparted to her by her mother and decided to embark on a lifelong adventure exploring the world of horticulture. Over the years, she has studied and photographed Zimbabwean plants in diverse habitats. Her experience is reflected in her articles in Harare Magazine and in many personal blogs like www.12fleetwood.co.zw.
