{"id":1427,"date":"2026-03-24T12:15:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/?p=1427"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:15:34","slug":"green-up-your-braai-area-with-these-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/?p=1427","title":{"rendered":"Green up your braai area with these plants"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For many South Africans, the braai area serves as a central gathering place for famil<\/span>y. <\/span>Therefore, why not enhance this space by planting lush greenery nearby? Not only will the plants improve the aesthetic appeal of these traditionally masculine and functional areas, but they will also add charm to the overall braai atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can create a landscaped \u2018braai garden\u2019 with a well-composted garden bed, or you can grow larger plants in individual containers alongside smaller cooking herbs in mixed containers or window boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These are some of the best plants to\u00a0start with;<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Lavender<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Nothing is as simple\u00a0as\u00a0the beautiful, rounded Lavandula plants with their grey-green branching stems bearing masses of fragrant, light blue to violet-coloured flowers on tall spikes that appear all year long.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lavender flowers are <\/span>normally<\/span> used in baking or in\u00a0salads, but\u00a0can also be <\/span>included in<\/span> a rub mixture to\u00a0flavour\u00a0your\u00a0steaks.<\/span> As lavender is also known as a de-stress herb, it makes sense to plant it in numbers around a braai, where folks tend to linger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sage and Thyme<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Thyme\u00a0are\u00a0a tough and very pretty garden plant, and there are many hybrids available that are suitable for different environments. <\/span>When cooking with thyme, remember that it has a strong flavour that will <\/span>still be<\/span> potent <\/span>after<\/span> hours.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sage, on the other hand, has a strong, slightly bitter taste and should be used sparingly. They can\u00a0add\u00a0a lovely flavour to your braai pork cuts. What the sage\u00a0plants need to grow well is just a\u00a0well-drained\u00a0or\u00a0sandy soil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Marigold<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

These bright annuals are well known as plant protectors in\u00a0most\u00a0veggie\u00a0gardens, as their strong aroma repels insects. Add a\u00a0punnet\u00a0or two when you plant up a mixed container on the\u00a0patio or\u00a0use them as a\u00a0colourful\u00a0border in your braai garden.\u00a0It is believed that\u00a0rich orange or golden-yellow\u00a0marigold\u00a0flowers\u00a0are therapeutic, which might\u00a0make your braai guests feel more welcome.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lemon tree<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Citrus trees <\/span>love<\/span> subtropical climates but <\/span>will<\/span> grow well in colder climates if protected <\/span>against<\/span> frost.<\/span> The most\u00a0important factors\u00a0in growing a healthy lemon tree are full sunlight, fertile soil that drains very well, and frequent watering and feeding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u00a0are also\u00a0several\u00a0good varieties to choose from, from thornless\u00a0lemon trees\u00a0with\u00a0smooth-skinned fruits and\u00a0smaller\u00a0trees\u00a0that\u00a0are hardier and more suitable\u00a0for container\u00a0growth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clever vegetable combinations that make the most of container growing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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