Perfectly measured rows. Colour-coded planting plans. Detailed garden sketches pinned to Pinterest boards. For years, gardening has often been associated with p...
South Africa’s unique climate and biodiversity give rise to a wide variety of indigenous plants that bloom or reach their peak during the winter months. These p...
Mulching is one of the most effective gardening techniques for maintaining a healthy, vibrant garden. It serves numerous purposes, including conserving moisture...
Creating a thriving winter garden in a greenhouse requires thoughtful preparation and care. Understanding the essentials helps ensure plants survive and flouris...
Seed storage doesn’t have to be complicated. You just need to remember a few essentials when storing your seeds, which are low humidity and low temperature. The...
With winter pushing strongly in the country, gardeners are expected to stay idle indoors, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Winter shouldn’t mean you should...
Winter can be a hard time for gardeners; the last blooms of the year begin to die back, bulbs are moving indoors to overwinter, and many trees lose their lush f...
Growing herbs is a rewarding and healthy way to spice up your everyday meals. However, some plants make poor neighbours for these garnishes—thankfully, several ...
Mulch is a gardener’s ally, protecting soil, conserving moisture, and suppressing weeds. But what happens when mulch ages, breaks down, or seems to have lost it...
In gardening and landscaping, finding plants that thrive in shady environments can be a rewarding challenge. Many areas are under trees, and in densely planted ...
