There is little more frustrating than waiting for the apples and pears in your garden to ripen, only to discover that something has been eating them from the in...
If your flower beds are looking a little flat, snapdragons might be just what they need. Their tall stems are lined with colourful, dragon-shaped blooms that se...
There is a certain pleasure in a garden that doesn't insist on being perfect. At Wildekrans Country House, beneath the Houw Hoek Mountains in the Elgin Valley, ...
With heatwaves, unpredictable water shortages and little rain on the horizon, a few water-wise gardening habits can help keep your plants healthy through summer...
Cape Glossy Starlings aren't particularly shy about making themselves at home. You'll find them foraging on the ground, helping themselves to fruit and investig...
If you're looking for an indigenous plant that adds colour to the garden without demanding too much attention, wild garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is worth a close...
There is a good reason the Southern red bishop is one of the most eye-catching birds around wetlands and grassy areas. When breeding season arrives, the males s...
Gardening can leave your hands, arms and legs with everything from small scratches to dry skin and calluses. Here’s how to protect your skin before, during and ...
If your garden is starting to wake up after winter, chances are you’ll spot one of South Africa’s favourite flowering plants putting on a show: the humble geran...
If you hear a loud, nasal “peh-peh” coming from a nearby tree, there’s a good chance a Pied barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas) is close by. Also known as the Acaci...
