Gardenias are loved for their creamy white flowers, glossy leaves and unforgettable scent. While they can be a little fussy, growing them indoors means you get ...
Houseplants can soften a space, lift a mood and bring the outdoors in. But not every plant is cut out for life inside a home.
Some need very specific condit...
When summer turns fierce, even sun-lovers can flag. A little temporary shade can be the difference between a thriving bed and a sulking one. Here’s a simple, pr...
Many of your favourite garden plants are bulbs, such as daffodils, snowdrops, and lilies. These bulbs are planted while they are dormant and typically bloom wit...
Aloe vera has a reputation for being almost indestructible. It copes with missed waterings, shrugs off heat and still looks good on a sunny windowsill or stoep....
There’s something deeply satisfying about spotting a marked-down plant and imagining it thriving in your garden or on your patio. Nursery clearance sections can...
Ferns are these beautiful plants that reproduce using spores and lack seeds or flowers. They can be grown indoors and outside, as long as you give them the righ...
With the holidays over, your home may be left feeling a little sparse or bleak. The tree is taken down, the decorations get packed up, out-of-town guests head h...
Holidays with friends and family are even more special with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. If you choose to have a real tree, you might be curious abou...
As more people move to urban areas, gardening is becoming an integral part of their urban lives. Across South Africa, from Cape Town’s rooftop gardens to Johann...
