If you have ever spotted a flash of iridescent colour hovering briefly around a flower, chances are you have met a sunbird. Hummingbirds are found in the Americ...
Bees might get most of the credit, but they are far from the only creatures responsible for pollinating South Africa's indigenous plants. Across the country's f...
November is when many South African gardens shift into full summer mode. The days become warmer, lawns grow faster, and new growth can seem to appear overnight....
Lily of the valley is loved for its tiny, bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance. It is a popular choice for cottage gardens and wedding bouquets. But there's ...
Bees might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about pollination, but they aren't the only ones helping flowers reproduce. Birds, butterflies, ...
There is little more frustrating than waiting for the apples and pears in your garden to ripen, only to discover that something has been eating them from the in...
Yellow leaves, slow growth and pale foliage can all indicate that your plants are not getting enough nitrogen. However, these symptoms can also point to other p...
Few kitchen-garden rewards are as immediate as picking a handful of crisp green beans for supper. They grow quickly, need relatively little space and are approa...
A rubber plant has a way of making even a quiet corner feel finished. Its broad, polished leaves bring height and structure to a room without demanding the atte...
The instruction appears on almost every indoor plant label: provide bright, indirect light. It sounds straightforward until you begin looking around your home. ...
