Perennial planting demands new skills to maintain and benefit the garden. Planting perennials provides seasonal interest, as different varieties bloom at differ...
A ceiling fan is a lifesaver on hot South African days, but when the blades gather dust, they do more harm than good.
Instead of cooling your home, they cir...
The idea of turning kitchen scraps or common household items into plant food is tempting — it’s affordable, sustainable, and sounds wonderfully simple. But no...
Most of us don’t realise just how much time we spend in bed - roughly a third of our lives. And while we may love climbing into a cosy, freshly made bed, the tr...
There are ways to ensure you always get a fresh supply of aromatic herbs in your garden. The herb family is large and varied, but the one common thing with herb...
The African milk tree plant, native to Central Africa, resembles a cactus but is actually a succulent. It features triangular stems with distinct sides, marked ...
For most parts of the country, spring has arrived, which means it’s time to get your pool ready and prepare for a sizzling, warm weather filled with outdoor wat...
Passion flowers are these unusual-looking flowers with long, teardrop-shaped leaves that produce delicious fruits during the springtime. Most but not all passio...
Spring has arrived, and with it comes a new opportunity to help the wildlife in your garden. Thankfully, as the weather warms up, there are a few things you can...
Self-sufficient gardening has gained immense popularity in recent years, as more gardeners are beginning to grow their own sustainable, fresh crops. As this tre...
