We've all been guilty of snipping out an itchy care label without reading it first. Unfortunately, those tiny icons contain ...

The second-most important bit of knowledge you need to keep in your (other) back pocket is the difference between mould and ...

If you've ever wandered through the Durbanville Rose Garden and wondered how those picture-perfect blooms stay looking so ...

Growing an apple tree from a pip is possible, but the result is unlikely to resemble the fruit you planted. Here is the ...

Every gardener has faced the frustration of pests damaging healthy plants. While chemical pesticides may offer a quick ...

Among the regular visitors to South African gardens, bulbuls are often the first to announce the start of the day with their ...

Aromatic plants deter insects through volatile organic compounds, not magic. Here is the chemistry behind it, which plants ...

Lüften, the German practice of intentional window airing, is a simple habit that significantly improves indoor air quality.

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 ...

Growing vegetables is rewarding. Growing them from what would otherwise end up in a landfill? Even better. That’s exactly what’s happening in Bredasdorp, where Shoprite has opened its 300th community ...

Sage bundles have long been valued for their pleasant aroma and are often used in homes for fragrance, mindfulness practices or simply as decorative dried herbs. Making your own sage bundle is a ...