Not all fruit trees take years to produce. Here are the best fruit trees for South African gardens that start bearing in ...

Winter doesn’t have to mean a dull, lifeless balcony or patio. In fact, it’s one of the best times to lean into ...

Spot a shield-shaped bug in your garden and your first thought might be that it’s bad news. After all, many gardeners ...

Knowing which type of faucet you have changes how you diagnose a leak, source replacement parts and decide whether to repair ...

Here's a guide to some of the most beautiful winter berry plants you can grow in South Africa, and whether they're safe ...

Before a plastic water bottle goes into the recycling, here are six practical things you can do with it in the garden and ...

Proper edging makes a gravel driveway more attractive and prevents gravel from spreading. Here is the full guide to eight ...

If opening your wardrobe feels like playing a game of Tetris, you're not alone. Limited closet space is a challenge many of us face.

It turns out that sharing your home with a dog or cat could mean sharing far more than companionship. Emerging research ...

Leaving selected perennials standing through winter benefits solitary bees, seed-eating birds and your soil. Here are 10 South African garden plants worth keeping.

Not only do they help keep unwanted insects under control, but they're also an important part of a healthy garden ecosystem. Here's why geckos and garden lizards deserve a warm welcome in your outdoor ...

Baking soda, milk, vinegar, cinnamon: do DIY garden fungicides actually work? Here is what the evidence says about each one and how to use them correctly.