{"id":3225,"date":"2021-04-21T06:59:21","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T06:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/?p=3225"},"modified":"2021-04-21T07:03:38","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T07:03:38","slug":"landscaping-errors-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/landscaping-errors-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Landscaping Errors To Avoid!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you \u201cgreen\u201d with envy of your fellow \u201cgreen finger\u201d neighbours who have great gardens, and it makes you \u201cblooming\u201d frustrated? It could be due to gardening landscaping errors, says general manager, Sean Granger for Granny Mouse Country House &amp; Spa, who are not only known for their amazing country stays and outstanding cuisine, but for their stunning gardens too!<\/p>\n<p>In saying that, the truly \u201chome-away-from-home\u201d gardening gurus at Granny Mouse have some tips that will avoid any errors when taking on the soil:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research how large the plant \/ flower can get. You may have spotted a plant on the TV or in a nearby field that you love, so before you buy it, do your research on that particular plant\/ flower. You don\u2019t want it to become a nuisance by possibly having to prune it on a weekly basis or a plant that outgrows its allotted space and you now have to find a new home for it!<\/li>\n<li>Avoid ground covers that can overrun your yard. Ground cover is any plant that grows over an area of ground. It also provides protection of the topsoil from erosion and drought. Select something that will spread out and fill an area before weeds can gain a foothold!<\/li>\n<li>Mulch use. Who knew that \u201cmulch\u201d could cause damage to plants &amp; flowers? But apparently it does. So, depending on what it is that you are planting, double check first with your local garden centre before you start \u201cmulching\u201d. As beneficial as mulch can be in helping you get your \u201cplant babies\u201d through the winter, you&#8217;d better know when to remove mulch as well; apparently some months are not agreeable! (Another question to ask your local garden centre expert!)<\/li>\n<li>Position plants \/ flowers for best display and growth potential. That\u2019s right, do not just dig a hole, plant some seeds and hope for the best! There is sunlight to consider, soil to consider and yes, even your viewing pleasure has to be taken into consideration. After all, you do not want your roses blooming around the corner of your house where your guests or even you, cannot appreciate their beauty!<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s right, just because you have new \u201cpruning shears\u201d, and you want to put them to good use, one mustn\u2019t just cut back \u201cwilly nilly\u201d. \u201cWhen is it a good time to prune my roses?\u201d When it\u2019s right for the plant and not because you want to cut.<\/li>\n<li>Before you plant, think about winter weather &amp; location. Shrubs can add a nice touch to your driveway, especially when they&#8217;re in bloom. Just remember that seasonal change must always be kept in mind. What might be a perfectly acceptable plant for summer, could turn into a mistake in winter, so think in advance and always remember, Location, Location, Location!<\/li>\n<li>Know when it is time to call a Professional. If at first you don\u2019t succeed, don\u2019t be discouraged. If you find something isn\u2019t blooming\/growing, or just \u201cdoesn\u2019t look right\u201d, call in a local professional, and let them guide you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So get out there and keep those fingers green and never give up on the landscaped garden of your dreams!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Inspired by source: thespruce.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you \u201cgreen\u201d with envy of your fellow \u201cgreen finger\u201d neighbours who have great gardens, and it makes you \u201cblooming\u201d frustrated? It could be due to gardening landscaping errors, says general manager, Sean Granger for Granny Mouse Country House &amp; Spa, who are not only known for their amazing country stays and outstanding cuisine, but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3226,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3225"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3225"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3227,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3225\/revisions\/3227"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}