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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We spend so much time creating our gardens that sometimes we forget to simply enjoy them. Make a coffee, sit outside, listen to the birds and take it all in. Garden Day is 18 October. Take a little time to enjoy the garden you’ve created. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #GardenDaySA

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We did it! 🏆 Eckards has been named SANA Garden Centre of the Year 2026! Add national GCA awards for our team, Outdoor Colour and Waterwise Nursery and we have plenty to celebrate. So proud of our Eckards team and grateful for everyone who supports us. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #bedfordview

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hellebores are already getting on with it while the rest of the garden wakes up 💜 Shade loving, long lived and perfect under trees or in borders. Give them compost and BioOcean and enjoy the cut flowers indoors too. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Spring Day 2026! 🌸 Our indigenous Namaqualand Daisies are dancing in the sunshine and bringing joy to the neighbourhood. The ancient Saxon “Day’s eye” describes how Daisies open by day and close at night. Spring has arrived! #eckardsgarden #springday

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A little bit of marmalade for the garden! 🧡 These cheerful orange and yellow flowers love a sunny, sheltered spot and make a gorgeous splash of colour. We have beautiful plants in stock and in flower now. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #marmaladebush

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Daisy Bushes have a real can do attitude. They love the sun, flower from spring through autumn and are a magnet for pollinators. Tough, colourful and a true Gauteng garden rockstar. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #daisybush

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Blue Felicia True blue flowers are hard to beat. Indigenous, hardy and tough, Blue Felicia flower from early spring through most of summer. Give them a sunny spot and an occasional trim and they’ll keep putting on a show. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The shade garden is colouring in! Our Azaleas are opening their buds and bringing spring colour to dappled and mostly shady spots. Acidic soil, Acid Plant Food and regular watering while flowering will keep them looking their best. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Unusual, dramatic and stealing the show on our back patio this week. These Gazanias love full sun, attract plenty of pollinators and are wonderfully waterwise once established. A real garden showstopper. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Get your sunny spots ready for summer. Fan Flowers, Scaevola, are ready to plant now and will keep growing and flowering for months to come in a full sun spot. Heat loving and wonderfully easy 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Rosemary deserves a place in every garden. Ours are flowering beautifully in the herb department this week in blue and white. Hardy, fragrant and a great companion plant for your veggies too. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Evergreen shrubs add year round structure, and the Flowering Laurel, Viburnum Lisa Rose, is one of my favourites right now. Soft pink buds open to white flowers for a beautiful display that’s well worth seeing. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

“What plant is THAT?” Selaginella, or Moss Fern, has unbelievably soft foliage and brings instant woodland vibes indoors. Ideal for bathrooms or bright rooms out of direct sun. It’s one of those plants you simply have to touch. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Golden Showers Vine is one of those plants that reminds you just how spectacular climbers can be. Covered in yellow trumpet flowers, it’s hardy, waterwise once established and easy to grow 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Our Cymbidiums are looking beautiful this weekend. If you’ve always wanted to grow one, come and chat to us. We’d love to help you choose the right plant and share a few tips to keep it flowering for years. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Did you know? A healthy Cymbidium can reward you with magnificent flower every winter for many years when cared for properly, making it one of the most rewarding orchids you can grow. ▪️ Flowers every winter ▪️ Long lasting blooms ▪️ A beautiful addition to your home or garden #cymbidium #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Yellow Pansy Freefall hanging baskets are in our forecourt this week. Their trailing stems tumble over the basket with bright yellow flowers through spring. Give them a mostly sunny spot and feed weekly for a beautiful display 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our Magnolia is flowering once again, just as she has every winter for more than 50 years. She has quietly watched us all come and go through the years. We are blessed to be her custodians 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Calendulas adding their classic brightness to our day. Give them plenty of sunshine, feed every second week with Multifeed Flowergro and keep removing the spent flowers. They’ll keep producing fresh flowers throughout the season. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Viburnum Coppertop is putting on a real show in our car park display garden. That fresh flush of coppery red foliage is impossible to miss. A great choice for hedges, topiary or feature pots in full sun or half shade. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #viburnumcoppertop

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our Nandina Dragon Flame has really come into its own this winter. Frost brings out stunning shades of red and burnt pink proving winter colour isn’t just for bedding plants. Evergreen, easy to grow and happy in sun or shade. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Our first proper blanket frost of winter covered the nursery this morning. Around here we call it a “clear out the bugs” frost. The icy patterns on the leaves were stunning and the pansies couldn’t be happier. Cold Highveld mornings really do have their rewards. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #pansies

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We love it when something new arrives! Cyclamen Blue Dragon had us instantly smitten. Those striking violet blue flowers are something a little different and make winter gardening even more fun 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The newest Petunia to catch our eye is Boom. Naturally compact and covered in R5 coin sized flowers, it’s made for pots and hanging baskets. Like all petunias, it loves a sunny spot and prefers not to have wet feet. In our forecourt this week. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

We’re back on the pansy wagon because it’s impossible to walk past these without smiling. Cold frosty mornings and blue sky days bring out the best in pansies, rewarding you with bigger flowers and lasting winter colour. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #pansies

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Grow something different. Our waterwise department is packed with weird and wonderful succulents that are guaranteed conversation starters. Treat yourself, find a gift, or simply come and browse. 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Blue skies, sunny winter days and cold Highveld nights. Camellia Omega loves this weather and is celebrating the season with beautiful double white flowers. One of our favourite shrubs for a shady garden. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #camellia #shadegarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The first Cape Nemesia of the season has arrived. These rewarding indigenous favourites bring months of colour to pots and hanging baskets, brightening patios and gardens throughout winter. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #wintergarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Remembering the dads and grandpas who are no longer with us, and celebrating all the dads and father figures helping to raise the next generation. Happy Father’s Day 🌸 #eckardsgarden #fathersday

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Fairy Crassula earns its name in winter when dainty white flowers create a sparkly carpet across the plant. A tough indigenous succulent we’ve planted extensively in our display gardens as a waterwise ground cover for shady spots. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #fairycrassula #indigenousplants

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Winter Petunias are at their best right now. Mass planted, they create a spectacular display of colour in the garden and on sunny patios. Give them plenty of sun and they will flower right through to early summer 🌸 #eckardsgarden #petunias

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Butterfly Scabiosa are a must have for plant lovers. They flower for most of the year, supporting bees in winter and butterflies in summer while adding movement and colour to the garden 🌸 #eckardsgarden #plantsforpollinators

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Did you know that picking your poppies actually gives you more flowers? Deadhead spent blooms and cut plenty for the vase because both encourage even more flowers. Dip the stem ends in boiling water for a few seconds to help them last longer indoors 🌸 #eckardsgarden #poppies #gardentips

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Playful Ginseng Fig bonsai are now in our entrance display. Easy to grow, full of character and perfect for a patio or bright indoor spot. Water regularly in summer, reduce watering in winter and enjoy years of pleasure from these living sculptures 🌸 #eckardsgarden #bonsai #ginsengfig

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Stay colourful in the shady spots this winter. Primulas and Cyclamen are the stars of the shade, bringing vibrant flowers to gardens and patios. Plant with BioOcean and feed with Multifeed Flowergro for flowers right through to early summer. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #staycolourful #primulas #cyclamen

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Our latest newsletter is out this week. This month we talk about colour, birds and a how to on container planting www.eckards.co.za/newsletter/ #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The frost over the weekend has brought out the best in our pansies. Cold mornings encourage larger flowers that last longer, giving us the dramatic winter display that makes pansies such favourites at this time of year 🌸 #eckardsgarden #pansies #wintercolour

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Cyclamen are the Queen of Winter Colour. Our popular growing guide shares simple tips on watering, feeding and positioning to help you enjoy months of flowers this winter. 🌸 eckards.co.za/plant-care/q... #eckardsgarden #cyclamen #wintergarden #plantcare

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The winter flowering succulents, Kalanchoe bring a vibrant touch to the patio or even indoors in a bright light spot. On promotion this week Take 5 for R150 🌸 #eckardsgarden #kalanchoe

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The double white Bachelor Buttons are stealing the show on our bedding plant table this week. Perfect for borders or small containers, Bellis perennis brings cheerful colour through winter and into spring 🌸 #eckardsgarden #bellisperennis #wintergarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Lilac Frost Petunias and Silver Swirl Ash Bush are a perfect #waterwisewednesday pairing. The frosty lilac flowers and silver foliage create a soft, elegant look for sunny patios and beds. Plant them together or enjoy them individually for colour and texture 🌸 #eckardsgarden #waterwisewednesday

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It’s a beautiful early winter day here at Eckards today 🌸 #eckardsgarden #wintergardening

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The first Fairy Primulas have started flowering in our famous circle garden! Plant them through winter and enjoy their flowers as nights become longer and colder. We’ve grown lush with monthly BioOcean feeds and Multifeed Flowergro every second week. 🌸 #eckardsgarden #primulas #eckardscircle

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Not quite purple and not quite yellow, Mulberry Pansies are one of those flowers that stop people in their tracks. Perfect for pots, hanging baskets, and bringing colour to the garden through winter 🌸 #eckardsgarden #pansies #wintercolour #bedfordview

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Geraniums are patio superstars for a reason. Easy care, sun loving and flowering for months with regular deadheading and a feed with BioOcean. Just avoid soggy roots and overly wet leaves 🌸 #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Cape Daisies opening in the winter sunshine is one of the best sights in the garden. These cheerful Osteospermums keep bringing colour through the cooler months 🌸 #eckardsgarden #capedaisies #wintergarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Mini Aloes are proof that winter gardens don’t need to be dull 🌸 These compact indigenous beauties are covered in flowers right now and the sunbirds are loving them. #eckardsgarden #minialoes #wintergarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Carolina Jasmine is serving pure winter sunshine right now 🌸 Fast growing, covered in yellow flowers and perfect for adding colour and height to sunny walls and fences. #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The Violas are bringing it to the winter garden right now 🌸 Cute faces, months of flowers and tougher than their size suggests. They just keep going right into early summer. #eckardsgarden

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Eckards @eckardsgarden.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Potted Giant Primula are perfect for adding instant winter colour to patio pots and shady spots. They love cool conditions and will flower right through until spring with regular deadheading and a feed of Multifeed Flowergro 🌸 #eckardsgarden #primula #wintergarden

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