There are many types of roses to choose from, including classic bush varieties, climbing roses, and ground-cover roses. Each type is suited for different situat...
If you love plants with personality, Monstera obliqua is the ultimate collector’s dream.
It’s rare, delicate and a little dramatic - but when it’s happy, nothi...
Snake plants are famous for being tough, forgiving and stylish. They cope with missed waterings, adapt to different light levels and quietly clean the air while...
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...