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,...
As the chilly weather sets in across South Africa, here are the garden cleaning chores you should be focusing on this month.
Autumn leaf clean up
Deciduous ...
After the heavy storms and relentless rain that swept across parts of South Africa recently, many gardeners have stepped outside to find puddled beds, droopy pl...
Winter may be kind to your fireplace rituals and cosy throws, but your outdoor pots? Not so much.
A sudden cold snap can leave favourite planters split down...
There’s something quietly magical about a garden that gets colour just right. Not loud for the sake of it, not timid either - just a considered mix that feels a...
The warmer days have arrived, and with summer just around the corner, our gardens are bursting with colour, new growth, and endless possibilities.
November ...
Mealybugs are white, fuzzy, or waxy-appearing, cotton-like insects that infest succulents, houseplants, flowering plants, and citrus trees. They are members of ...
If you’re anything like me, Autumn brings with it the urge to prepare and refresh the garden for the months ahead —but a trip to the nursery often ends with a l...
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, autumn brings with it a unique charm and a golden opportunity for gardeners to prepare their gardens for the u...
Leaf spot disease can affect a wide range of plants, from ornamental roses to vegetable crops. The disease is caused by various fungal or bacterial pathogens th...
