When your favourite glasses start looking cloudy, even after they've been washed, it can be frustrating. Before you assume they're destined for the back of the ...
Unlike annual flowers or seasonal vegetables, a tree is a long-term promise. It asks for a little patience now, but rewards you for decades with birdsong, coole...
Among the regular visitors to South African gardens, bulbuls are often the first to announce the start of the day with their lively calls and busy antics. They ...
Growing vegetables is rewarding. Growing them from what would otherwise end up in a landfill? Even better. That's exactly what's happening in Bredasdorp, where ...
Looking for a plant that thrives with very little fuss, feeds local wildlife and puts on one of winter's best floral displays? An aloe ticks every box.
A winte...
If you've ever walked into your garden only to find freshly dug holes, scattered mulch or an unexpected "present" in your flower bed, chances are a neighbourhoo...
Mole crickets may not be as well-known as aphids or caterpillars, but they can cause just as much frustration in the garden. These unusual-looking insects spend...
If opening your wardrobe feels like playing a game of Tetris, you're not alone. Limited closet space is a challenge many of us face.
With a few clever storage ...
If you've ever spotted a gecko darting across your wall at night or seen a small lizard basking on a sunny rock in your garden, don't be too quick to shoo it aw...
There's a good chance you've spotted a Fiscal Shrike perched on a fence post, telephone wire or the highest branch in your garden, quietly scanning the ground b...
