If you've ever spotted what looks like a tiny black-and-white bird trailing impossibly long tail feathers across a garden, there's a good chance you've met the ...
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) has earned its reputation as the houseplant most likely to survive an inattentive owner. It tolerates low light, irregular watering a...
July is the heart of winter in South Africa, making it an excellent time to prepare your garden for the warmer months ahead.
While frosty inland regions ma...
The small sachet of flower food that comes with a bought bouquet contains exactly three active ingredients: sugar, citric acid and a biocide. These ingredients ...
Grow lights have become increasingly accessible for home growers and houseplant enthusiasts, and with that accessibility has come a proliferation of options: fu...
The snake plant has earned its reputation as the most reliable houseplant for a reason. Formally classified as Dracaena trifasciata, though still widely known b...
Unlike annual flowers or seasonal vegetables, a tree is a long-term promise. It asks for a little patience now, but rewards you for decades with birdsong, coole...
Every gardener has faced the frustration of pests damaging healthy plants. While chemical pesticides may offer a quick solution, trap cropping is a natural and ...
Among the regular visitors to South African gardens, bulbuls are often the first to announce the start of the day with their lively calls and busy antics. They ...
An organic kitchen garden is a rewarding way to grow fresh, healthy produce while reducing your environmental impact. Whether you have a few containers on a bal...
