Fresh-cut flowers have a way of brightening up a room, but if you've ever wondered why your beautiful bouquet starts looking tired after just a few days, the an...
Not every houseplant enjoys life in a steamy bathroom or humid conservatory. In fact, many popular indoor plants prefer drier conditions and can struggle when t...
With the school holidays around the corner, many South African parents will be spending more time at home with the kids. And while holiday memories are great, f...
Bright, cheerful and perfectly timed for the colder months, the Christmas cactus is one of those houseplants that rewards even the most forgetful plant parents ...
Few plants scream "summer" quite like bougainvillea. Whether it's spilling over a garden wall in Cape Town, brightening a Durban courtyard or climbing a pergola...
Whether it's a trusty snake plant in the hallway or a thriving pothos trailing across a bookshelf, houseplants don't stay the same size forever. While many indo...
One of the most common indoor plant problems during the colder months is mealybugs. These tiny sap-sucking insects can quickly turn a healthy collection of hous...
Perfectly measured rows. Colour-coded planting plans. Detailed garden sketches pinned to Pinterest boards. For years, gardening has often been associated with p...
If your plants keep struggling no matter how much water, fertiliser, or love you give them, your soil could be the real culprit.
Soil is the foundation of ever...
Rugs have long been the unsung heroes of the home. They soften cold floors, add warmth and texture, define spaces and (let’s be honest) can hide a multitude of ...
