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...
Healthy indoor trees are not only beautiful, but they also create a serene and supportive atmosphere in any space, an essential element in today's urban world. ...
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....
Although January is in the middle of summer, the garden continues to thrive as the days get hotter. This is an excellent time to plan for ongoing gardening task...
A few well-chosen houseplants can soften hard corners, lift a room’s mood, and, in classical feng shui, encourage fresh, circulating chi. Below is a clear, no-n...
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...
Birds are a welcome addition to your garden, and they are fun to watch, pollinate flowers, and add colour and biodiversity to the garden. One way to attract bir...
