First impressions matter - and your garden is the opening line. Whether you’ve got a compact stoep or a sprawling front yard, the right plants can soften edges,...
The most satisfying gardens have something happening in every month of the year. Not necessarily a spectacular display in every season, but something: a flush o...
If there’s one thing succulents are good at, it’s minding their own business. These sculptural little plants thrive on neglect, forgive the occasional missed wa...
By day, your garden shows off. By night, it whispers.
As the light softens and the sky slips into ink, a different kind of garden begins to stir - one that ...
They don’t sit in soil, they don’t play by the usual rules - and yet, air plants still manage to steal the spotlight.
If you’ve ever brought one home thinki...
Growing your own food can be rewarding. It allows you to connect with nature, enjoy the rich taste of homegrown produce, and boost your self-sufficiency. In a p...
The autumn and winter months are wonderfully colourful in the rainfall areas of South Africa. This is where we see many flowers bloom in the cooler months. But ...
Walking through the vegetable garden to find limp leaves, tiny fruits and dispiriting yields is a frustrating experience, particularly when you have put real ti...
As autumn settles, it’s time to get your lawn in shape for the cooler months ahead. With cooler temperatures hitting the country, shorter days, autumn presents ...
Starting a garden shouldn’t feel like signing up for a long-term commitment with a very leafy diva. It’s supposed to be fun. A little messy. Slightly experiment...
