When much of the garden is taking a well-earned winter break, camellias quietly step into the spotlight. Their glossy evergreen leaves stay handsome all year, b...
Although it is still winter, July can be used as the month to start your garden springing up. Spring is the season when gardens come back to life, but a beautif...
Gardening in a warm winter climate offers unique opportunities. Unlike regions that experience frost and prolonged cold, the country areas, such as Durban, enjo...
Your backyard is more than just an outdoor area—it's an extension of your home and a place where memories are made.
Whether you have a spacious garden or a...
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 ...
Looking for a plant that thrives with very little fuss, feeds local wildlife and puts on one of winter's best floral displays? An aloe ticks every box.
A winte...
Rather than simply maintaining a garden, regenerative techniques restore ecosystems and build long-term fertility. Whether you have a small backyard or a large ...
Winter in South Africa is actually one of the best times to visit botanical gardens—cooler temperatures, green landscapes, and, in the Cape especially, dramatic...
Every garden has its own unique environment, known as a microclimate. Even within a small backyard, conditions such as sunlight, wind, temperature, and moisture...
