J/R's

The difference between a nursery that just sells plants and one you trust with your garden comes down to whether the staff can diagnose problems, not just describe what they have in stock. J/R's operates with that accountability — they'll tell you why a particular specimen won't work in your shaded corner, what pests arrive with the warm season in Pretoria, and which varieties are actually proving reliable in this area versus which are trendy but temperamental. That means asking harder questions: Is the soil preparation already done? Do you know your water situation — are you on municipal supply, borehole, or both? Are you managing pest risk yourself or expecting preventative measures? A good nursery adjusts their recommendations based on those answers, and the strength of the relationship is whether they're honest about what won't work rather than selling you something beautiful that'll be dead in a month.