It might seem cruel to chop back some of your precious vegetable plants, but this is done to improve their produce in spring. This makes chopping back parts of ...
While many gardeners are growing their fruit and veggies, there are a few who grow their nuts. Adding nut trees to your garden can be a good idea because nuts a...
Perennials are the reliable go-getters of any South African garden.
Once planted, these hardy plants return year after year, offering colour, shape and text...
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean your watering can should go into hibernation.
While the cold slows plant growth, your garden still needs a drink now a...
Mediterranean-inspired gardens are becoming increasingly popular among home gardeners. There are several reasons why the insurgents are popular. Most are perfec...
While Winter might seem like a time to hibernate, your garden still has plenty on the go this July.
It’s the perfect month to prep for spring, prune for hea...
Most annuals and many perennials benefit greatly from deadheading. To help them continue to bloom throughout the growing season, regular deadheading is required...
Due to high costs and a desire to be sustainable, many gardeners are looking to minimise energy use while heating their greenhouses. There are innovative ways t...
When a cold front rolls in, most of us instinctively reach for the blankets and hot drinks. But while you’re keeping yourself warm, your houseplants may quietly...
While some plants may thrive in a variety of conditions, conservatory plants benefit more from a humid environment. So if you're looking for conservatory plants...