With the summer ease gone, you need to find ways to try to enjoy the beauty of your garden. Winter doesn’t always mean dead plants and fallen leaves. Many plant...
As the chill of winter sets in, providing a safe and inviting space for birds can make a remarkable difference in their survival and well-being.
A bird-fri...
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 ...
Once winter arrives, many garden plants go dormant for the remainder of the year. But weeds are a different story. As prolific growers, some weeds can withstand...
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 ...
The winter climate is perfect for cultivating a range of aromatic and flavourful herbs that can be used in cooking, home remedies and even DIY projects. These n...
Growing your own vegetables during the winter months can be both rewarding and practical, especially when you choose varieties that thrive in cooler conditions ...
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...
You do not need a sprawling garden to support wildlife. A balcony, courtyard, townhouse patch or narrow side bed can become part of a much bigger ecological net...
As the colder months begin to settle in and fireplaces across South Africa roar back to life, it’s worth remembering that a little maintenance can go a long way...
