Most plant problems that look dramatic at first glance come down to one of a limited number of causes, and diseases account for a significant proportion of them...
Carnivorous plants are fascinating additions to any garden or home. With their unique adaptations for trapping and digesting prey, they require specific care to...
Winter doesn’t have to mean a dull, lifeless balcony or patio. In fact, it’s one of the best times to lean into texture-driven planting leaves, structure, and f...
Mole crickets may not be as well-known as aphids or caterpillars, but they can cause just as much frustration in the garden. These unusual-looking insects spend...
Cacti are not the obvious candidate when you think about seed propagation. Division, cuttings and offsets are quicker, more predictable and less demanding. But ...
The case for leaving some of your garden standing through winter is ecological and aesthetic in equal measure. Dry seed heads, standing stems and spent foliage ...
If you've ever spotted a gecko darting across your wall at night or seen a small lizard basking on a sunny rock in your garden, don't be too quick to shoo it aw...
Winter, which runs from June through August across most of South Africa, is genuinely one of the best growing seasons for a wide range of vegetables. Leafy gree...
There's a good chance you've spotted a Fiscal Shrike perched on a fence post, telephone wire or the highest branch in your garden, quietly scanning the ground b...
Every garden has its own unique environment, known as a microclimate. Even within a small backyard, conditions such as sunlight, wind, temperature, and moisture...
