A rose that is not performing as well as other roses or is being hampered by shrubs and perennials that are competing for light and nutrients may need to be mov...
With all the distractions that fill our daily life, from TV, social media, work and everything in between, it can be hard to find your zen. The first step is to...
What to consider before building a greenhouse
There are several questions you need to answer before jumping in to building the perfect greenhouse. We look at s...
It's hard to resist hydrangeas when they bloom with great big colourful mopheads in summer. They are easy to grow in a dappled or semi-shaded area – sometimes a...
Dahlias are one of the most popular flowers of the year, beloved for their wide variety of interesting colors and shapes and their ability to last in a vase. Bu...
An apple tree in the garden is one of the most satisfying food crops to grow and harvest. After a wonderful season of picking straight off the tree, the last ha...
One of the most successful methods of increasing yield from small gardens is using the vertical garden area. Jane Griffiths shares her ‘3D’ gardening tips.
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Don’t throw away your kitchen scraps or go off to buy fancy compost – make your own at home and produce solid or liquid gold for your garden.
Not the most gl...
Aloes are South African garden staples, especially as we head into the cooler autumn and winter months. With compact varieties like Hedgehog on the market great...
The right thing at the right time equals a landscaped garden with less effort and cost.
Even though winter is traditionally considered the ideal time to prun...