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...
Tomatoes are one of the most popular edible plants to grow for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. However, they can be tricky to get right, prone to a r...
Peonies near the top of the list of the world’s most beloved cut flowers. Although they can be tricky to grow in South Africa due to their chilly climate requir...
Strelitzia reginae, or the Crane Flower, is unmistakably South African. It looks exotic but is one of the most popular houseplants and fortunately, we can now e...
