Gardening in colder climates or during chilly seasons requires plants that can withstand frost without damage. Frost-resistant plants are specially adapted to s...
When the Cape Doctor starts howling or a summer thunderstorm rolls across the Highveld, the trees in your garden suddenly become more than just a landscaping fe...
There is a meaningful difference between growing a garden because it brings you joy and growing one because you need it to feed your household. The first allows...
South African gardens are known for their drama, and few plants add impact quite like a well-trained climbing vine. Whether it's the tropical blush of a Port St...
Seed storage doesn’t have to be complicated. You just need to remember a few essentials when storing your seeds, which are low humidity and low temperature. The...
With tender, delicious stems and a flavorful head to match, what's not to like about spouting broccoli?
Ahh yes, sprouting broccoli – large-headed broccoli’s...
A lush, green lawn is one of those luxuries in a South African home... until it suddenly isn’t. One week it’s soft underfoot and thriving, the next it’s patchy,...
With winter pushing strongly in the country, gardeners are expected to stay idle indoors, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Winter shouldn’t mean you should...
With the summer ease gone, you need to find ways to try to enjoy the beauty of your garden. Winter doesn’t always mean dead plants and fallen leaves. Many plant...
As the chill of winter sets in, providing a safe and inviting space for birds can make a remarkable difference in their survival and well-being.
A bird-fri...
