Fine Gardening

Fine Gardening is presented by Morné Faulhammer, who has been a horticulturist and garden centre business proprietor for over 30 years. He brings to the show a wealth of knowledge.

Morné encourages biodiversity, promotes indigenous plants and gives tips on soil management, water-wise gardening and so much more. Send your gardening questions to finegardening@fmr.co.za.

Weekly English South Africa Leisure · Home & Garden Morné Faulhammer

103 Episodes

1 – 20

Fine Gardening - 13 April_Indigenous genus of plants

Today chat was about the hardy indigenous genus of plants called Agathosmas or commonly known as buchu

15 Apr 4 min

Fine Gardening - 06 April 24_Controlling the lily borer caterpillar on agapanthus

Fine Gardening Episode 98 Today chat was on controlling the lily borer caterpillar on agapanthus and clivia plants .

6 Apr 7 min

Fine Gardening - 30 March 24_Factors influencing the frequency of watering your plants

Fine Gardening Episode 97 Today chat was on the factors influencing the frequency of watering your plants

30 Mar 5 min

Fine Gardening - 23 March 24

Fine Gardening Episode 96 This mornings talk was on the versatile varieties of lavenders and their uses.

23 Mar 8 min

Fine Gardening - 16 March 24_Principles of tree planting

Fine Gardening Episode 95 Todays chat was on the principles of tree planting and a mention of the exciting multi coloured foliaged plants called coleus.

16 Mar 5 min

Fine Gardening - 09 March 24_ Tye variation in plants and what causes it

Fine Gardening Episode 94 Todays talk was on tye variation in plants and what causes it . Also featured is the new spathiphyllum variety " diamond"

9 Mar 5 min

Fine Gardening - 02 March 24_ Evolvulus

Fine Gardening Episode 93 Todays talk was on versatile sun loving drought hardy plant , Evolvulus " blue my mind" A worthwhile addition to any sunny garden. ‎

2 Mar 5 min

Fine Gardening - 24 February 24_

Fine Gardening Episode 92

24 Feb 6 min

Fine Gardening - 17 February 24_ principals of good watering

Fine Gardening Episode 91 Todays talk was on the principals of good watering practice to ensure your plants thrive during the hot summer months

17 Feb 7 min

Fine Gardening - 10 February 24_cirtus tree

Fine Gardening Episode 90 Todays talk was on cirtus tree care .

10 Feb 8 min

Fine Gardening - 03 February 24_PSHB

Fine Gardening Episode 89 Todays talk was on the PSHB or polyphagus shothole borer and it's potential impact on trees.

3 Feb 7 min

Fine Gardening - 26 January 24_ulbine frutescens.

Fine Gardening Episode 88 Todays talk was on the indigenous versatile sun loving shrub , bulbine frutescens.

27 Jan 4 min

Fine Gardening - 20 January 24_Tree Species selection

Fine Gardening Episode 87 Today's talk was on the points one needs to take into consideration when selecting a tree species to plant into your garden.

20 Jan 7 min

Fine Gardening - 13 January 24__different types of hibiscus shrubs

Fine Gardening Episode 86 Todays topic was on the different types of hibiscus shrubs available for your garden.

13 Jan 6 min

Fine Gardening - 06 January 24__suitable plants for screening and security hedges

Fine Gardening Episode 85 Todays topic was on suitable plants for screening and security hedges

6 Jan 5 min

Fine Gardening - 30 December 23_efficient use of water in your garden in summer.

Fine Gardening Episode 84 Todays topic was on the efficient use of water in your garden in summer.

30 Dec 2023 7 min

Fine Gardening - 23 December 23_

Fine Gardening Episode 84

23 Dec 2023 7 min

Fine Gardening - 16 December 23_Cape Primrose. Streptocarpus

Fine Gardening Episode 83 Todays topic was on the Cape Primrose. Streptocarpus. A wonderful addition to a.dry shade part of any garden

16 Dec 2023 6 min

Fine Gardening - 09 December 23_Preventing fruit fly infestation

Fine Gardening Episode 83 This mornings garden talk delt with preventing fruit fly infestation in stone fruit and tips on watering indoor plants while you are away on holiday.

9 Dec 2023 7 min

Fine Gardening - 25 NOV 23_The genus Fuchsia

Fine Gardening Episode 82 Todays topic was on the ballerinas of the plant world . The genus Fuchsia

25 Nov 2023 5 min