Transforming your patio, balcony, or paved courtyard into a lush, edible oasis is easier than you think. With modular planter boxes, you don’t need a sprawling backyard to grow fresh, organic produce. The secret to maximizing yield and keeping pests at bay in a compact space lies in companion planting—pairing complementary vegetables and flowers together […]
Getting Ready for Spring: Starting Seedlings Successfully in Modular PlantBoxes As August progresses across South Africa, particularly on the Highveld, the transition from winter toward spring begins. Soil temperatures gradually rise, daylight hours lengthen, and the risk of hard frost diminishes. This period offers an ideal opportunity to prepare for a productive growing season by […]
Double Duty: Companion Planting Winter Flowers and Vegetables Growing food and flowers together is a great way to get the most out of your garden. In South Africa, winter is the perfect time to mix hardy, edible greens with bright blooms in your modular planter boxes. Here is how to create a beautiful and productive […]
Brighten Your Winter: Top Flowers for South African Planter Boxes While many gardens go quiet during the cooler months, the South African climate offers a wonderful opportunity to keep your outdoor spaces vibrant. Using modular planter boxes is one of the easiest ways to add a splash of color to a patio, balcony, or paved […]
How to Buffer a 5kg Compressed Washed Coco Coir Block Even if your coco coir block is pre-washed to remove excess salts, it still needs to be buffered. Coco coir naturally holds onto potassium and sodium. If you don’t buffer it, the coir will absorb the calcium and magnesium you feed your plants, leading to […]
Shape Your Perfect Garden: The Magic of Modular Plantboxes Every garden space is unique, and your planters should be too. If you are struggling with awkward corners, limited balcony space, or simply want a custom look, our modular Plantboxes offer the ultimate adaptable solution for any setup. The Building Blocks At the core of our […]
Maximizing Space: Companion Planting in Winter Boxes When you grow food in a plant box, space is your most valuable asset. The smartest way to get the most out of your box is through “companion planting.” Simply put, this means growing friendly plants next to each other. When you group the right plants, they share […]
Winter Vegetables for your Plantboxes Autumn is here, making it the perfect time to prep your winter garden. Growing your own food is highly rewarding, and using raised plant boxes makes the process incredibly easy. Here are the best, most beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs to grow in your South African garden this winter. Top Winter […]
How to Grow a Massive Potato Harvest in a Plant Box – The “Hill-As-You-Go” Method If you’ve ever wanted to grow dozens of kilograms of potatoes in a tiny space, this simple trick will change everything. Instead of planting potatoes in the ground and hoping for the best, use a deep planting box and keep […]
PlantBoxes: Prepare for Spring To prepare your vegetable planters for spring planting, start by cleaning out old debris and assessing the soil. Enrich the soil with compost or other amendments, and consider starting seeds indoors to get a head start. Remember to check your tools, plan your planting based on the last frost date, and […]