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What we do
- South African Planting Calendar
- Seasonal Garden Chores
- Frequently Asked Questions
South African Planting Schedule
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Information like moon cycles and companion plants will improve the growth and harmony of your garden!
January Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
Waning Moon - 04 January
New Moon - 11 January
Waxing Moon - 18 January
Full Moon - 15 January
What to plant:
Beans, Beetroot, Carrots, Leeks, Artichokes, Sweet Corn, Radish, Spinach, Tomatoes, Chillies, Basil, Lettuce, Celery, Parsley, and Brinjal.
Cape Gooseberries, Mangoes, Avocados, Lemons, and Granadilla.
Celosia, Annual Salvias, Petunias, Impatiens, Vincas, Begonias, and Marigolds.
February Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
Waning Moon - 03 February
New Moon - 10 February
Waxing Moon - 16 February
Full Moon - 24 February
What to plant:
Beans, Celery, Endive, Leeks, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Rocket, Spinach, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard, Radish, Turnip. Beetroots, Carrot, Garlic, Potato, Onion and Spring.
Anemone, Ranunculus, Alyssum, Celosia, Marigolds, Petunias, Portulaca, Red salvias, Sunflowers, and Zinnias.
March Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
Waning Moon - 03 March
New Moon - 10 March
Waxing Moon - 17 March
Full Moon - 25 March
What to plant:
Pea, Celery, Endive, Leeks, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Rocket, Spinach, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard, Spring Onion, Basil, Chicory, Chives, Dill, Parsley, Rocket, Sorrel.
Underground:
Radish, Turnip, Beetroot, Carrot, Garlic Onion.
Strawberries.
African Daisies, Alyssum, Snapdragons, Bellis Perennis, Calendula, Chrysanthemum, Paludosum, Dianthus, Bokbaai, Vygies, Hollyhocks, Pansies, Poppies, Primulas.
April Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
Waning Moon - 01 April
New Moon - 08 April
Waxing Moon - 15 April
Full Moon - 23 April
What to plant:
May Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
Waning Moon - 01 May
New Moon - 08 May
Waxing Moon - 15 May
Full Moon - 23 May
Waning Moon - 30 May
What to plant:
June Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
New Moon - 06 June
Waxing Moon - 14 June
Full Moon - 22 June
Waning Moon - 28 June
What to plant:
July Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
New Moon - 06 July
Waxing Moon - 14 July
Full Moon - 21 July
Waning Moon - 28 July
What to plant:
August Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
New Moon - 04 August
Waxing Moon - 12 August
Full Moon - 19 August
Waning Moon - 26 August
What to plant:
September Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
New Moon - 03 September
Waxing Moon - 11 September
Full Moon - 28 September
Waning Moon - 24 September
What to plant:
Artichoke, Asparagus, Brinjals, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chilies, Cucurbitaceae family, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Maize, Mustard, Pea, Peppers, Rhubarb, Spinach, Sweet corn, Beetroot, Carrot, Onion, Potatoes, Radish, Spring Onion, Turnip
Clivias, Zantedeschia, Eucomis, Gladioli, Sandersonia, Gloriosa Lily, Amaryllis, Dahlia, Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens, Begonias, Chrysanthemum, Marigolds, Gazanias, Petunias, Celosia, Salvia, Verbena, Snapdragons, Lobelia, Alyssum
October Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
New Moon - 02 October
Waxing Moon - 10 October
Full Moon - 17 October
Waning Moon - 24 October
What to plant:
November Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
New Moon - 01 November
Waxing Moon - 09 November
Full Moon - 15 November
Waning Moon - 23 November
What to plant:
December Planting Schedule
Moon Cycles
New Moon - 01 December
Waxing Moon - 09 December
Full Moon - 15 December
Waning Moon - 23 December
What to plant:
Monthly Garden Maintenance Chores
July garden work
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We service residential and sectional titles with garden maintenance services. Our scope of work range includes:
- Mowing of lawns and edging of paving/flowerbeds
- Brush cutting where needed (fence lines)
- Cleaning of garden beds + Removing weeds
- Pruning of plants and trees where needed
- Cleaning (Blowing) of garden & driveway
- Seasonal fertilizing of all lawn areas and gardens
- The garden will be monitored for pests, diseases, weeds and foreign grasses for notifying the owner
Based on factors like season, weather, and the specific needs of the lawn, garden beds, trees and hedges we recommend having a weekly garden team in for a healthy garden.
Yes and we offer general contracting options to organize your paving, painting, tiling and building needs.
We would love to hear your design vision and help you bring it to life!
We will need to do a site inspection in order to determine a way to build your landscaping suitably. With plant varieties based on the local climate, soil conditions, and sunlight exposure in the local area.
Pest prevention strategies and the environmentally-friendly pest control methods are available for exploration upon inquiry.
Eco-friendly and organic alternatives are possible as at Landscaping Pros who prioritize environmentally conscious gardening.
Unique features/perspectives, customer testimonials, more affordable than other competitors in the market.
Personalized maintenance plans are based on the customer’s garden size, scope of work preferences, and extent of complicated design.
Inquire for expertise, and experience elaborations. Vision planning materials provided for landscaping projects.