2GreenGarden guides & advice
Practical, local gardening advice for Paarl and the Western Cape — from water-wise planting and drip irrigation to seasonal maintenance and lawn care.
Landscaping Ideas: Front, Backyard & Small Gardens
A complete, practical guide to landscaping ideas for South African gardens. Front yard kerb appeal, backyard living, small spaces, low-maintenance planting, paving and real budget guidance, from the gardens we build across the Winelands.
Read guide →IrrigationDrip irrigation for South African gardens: a complete guide
Drip delivers water straight to the roots and can cut garden water use by up to half. Here is how we set systems up across the Winelands, the exact parts and specs, run times, costs and how to fix common faults.
Read guide →PlantingWater-wise & indigenous plants for Western Cape gardens
Beautiful gardens do not have to be thirsty. Here is a full plant-selection table of the indigenous and water-wise species we rely on across Paarl, plus how to prepare the soil, group them and get them established.
Read guide →MaintenanceA month-by-month garden calendar for the Western Cape
The Cape runs on winter rain, so our garden year has its own rhythm. Here is the month-by-month calendar we actually work to across the estates we maintain, with the timing that catches people out.
Read guide →Lawn careHow to get rid of moles in your garden (the humane way)
Molehills wrecking your lawn? Here is how to tell a mole from a mole-rat, which humane deterrents actually work (ranked), how to repair the damage, and the myths that waste your time and money.
Read guide →PavingHow Many Paving Bricks Per Square Metre? SA Chart
How many pavers or paving bricks do you need per square metre? A size chart for common South African pavers, the simple formula, and worked examples.
Read guide →PavingPaving Cost Per Square Metre in South Africa (2026)
What does paving cost per square metre in South Africa? A 2026 price guide with installed rates by paver type, the factors that move the price, and how to save.
Read guide →LawnsBest Lawn Grass Types for South African Gardens (2026)
Kikuyu, LM Berea, buffalo or artificial? A plain-language guide to choosing the right lawn grass for your South African garden, by sun, shade, wear and water.
Read guide →LawnsLawn Dressing: What It Is & How to Top-Dress Your Lawn
Lawn dressing levels, protects and feeds your lawn. A practical guide to what it is, when to do it, how much you need, what it costs and how to apply it evenly.
Read guide →LawnsArtificial Grass in South Africa: Cost, Installation & Care
What artificial grass costs, how it is installed layer by layer, how to keep it looking good, and where it beats a real lawn. A practical South African guide.
Read guide →TreesTree Felling Cost in South Africa: What to Expect (2026)
What does tree felling cost, and what changes the price? A 2026 guide to tree removal, stump grinding and pruning costs, permits, and hiring a safe, insured team.
Read guide →IrrigationGarden Irrigation Systems: A Complete Guide (South Africa)
Drip, sprinklers or micro? How to plan, zone and install a garden irrigation system that waters well and wastes little, plus controllers, tanks and boreholes.
Read guide →PlantsHow to Plant & Care for Succulents in South Africa
Succulents are the easiest plants to grow if you get a few basics right. How to plant them, how much sun and water they need, and how to grow more for free.
Read guide →Water-wiseHow to Keep Your Garden Green in Paarl (Using Less Water)
Paarl summers are hot and bone dry. Here is how the local climate really works, what the water rules allow, and the simple changes that keep a garden green on a fraction of the water.
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