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Makhro EcoLure
What is EcoLure? EcoLure is a synthetic lure designed to attract predators and beneficial insects. It mimics natural scents that attract predatory insects. Application Placed in areas where pest...
Makhro Clear Pond
Clear Pond Introducing Makhro Clear Pond: Enhance Your Pond’s Environment Naturally Experience the transformative power of nature with Makhro Clear Pond, a revolutionary solution crafted to elevate...
Blumat Automatic Watering
Automatic watering saves you the trouble of daily watering and reduces your water consumption. At the same time, Blumat always supplies your plants with the right amount of water, which guarantees...
Mega Flex Hosepipe 20mm with fittings
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Mushroom Compost
A weed free blend of compost, composted bark and sand to improve structure, quality and water retaining capability. Not suitable for acid loving plants or germinating seed as it tends to be more...
Gardening for the Climate
As the world grapples with climate change and many extreme weather conditions, our gardens hold surprising potential. Yes, gardening can be more than just a hobby; it can be a powerful tool for...
How to plant a tree or shrubs
Reasons Why Having Plants in Your Bathroom Is a Must
You might be familiar with the concept of placing plants in the shower for decorative purposes, but there are enormous physical and mental health benefits as well. Plants are natural air...
4 Easy Steps to a Lush Green Lawn Year Round
Creating and maintaining lush green lawns is both a rewarding and challenging endeavor. With the region's unique climate, varied rainfall, and often limited water resources, achieving a vibrant...
10 AIR PURIFYING PLANTS
Water Retaining Solutions for New and Existing Gardens
Many innovative water conservation methods have emerged and are being practiced all over the globe — some have been practiced for centuries and others are much newer, however each require different...
Why we need Bees
These plants attract butterflies
These plants attract birds
Birding is enjoyed by millions of people. You can go birding just outside your door by planting a bird-friendly garden. It starts by planting native plants that offer natural bird foods such as...
Seed and Garden Care Catalogue
Starke Ayres specialises in supplying vegetable seed, lawn, turf grass, seed and flower seed varieties for both commercial and home garden use, with over 140 years of experience. We produce seeds of...
Companion Planting Guide
WHAT IS COMPANION PLANTING? It takes more than good soil, sun, and nutrients to ensure success in a garden. Time-honoured gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve...
Spekboom
Spekboom improves the quality of the air we breathe and helps fight climate change by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and turning into plant matter. One mature Spekboom can process 4-8kg of...
Kombat Manual
By 2050, the world will need to find enough food to feed 10 billion people. That’s a lot of mouths to feed, and some estimates suggest that food production will have to increase by 70% in order to...
Kid’s Activity Sheets – Worm composting
Identify the different pest and diseases on your Clivias
Identify the different pest and diseases on your Agapanthus
Sowing Guide
The Starke Ayres range of polypacket seeds have been specially selected for the home gardener. Freshly packed for the season, they are ready for immediate sowing, ensuring a high germination rate...
Create a living soil
The most important factor when growing a vegetable garden is the soil. Create a living soil. Good soil structure is important and starts with the preparation. (See the leaflet below for some very...
Waterwise plant list
Indoor Plants Care
Top Ten Indoor Plants
Indoor plants alter the air, add colour and life and dress up decor. Scientific research has shown that houseplants can have a calming, relaxing effect on people, making them perfect picks. There’s...
Introduction to Carnivorous Plants
Live Worm Tea
Plant list for attracting Bees
Bees are incredible natural pollinators, and they play an essential part in your garden's ecosystem. Bees pollinate flowers, which allows the plants to produce fruit and seeds. Creating a welcoming...