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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

If you’ve ever spotted a gecko darting across your wall at night or seen a small lizard basking on a sunny rock in your garden, don’t be too quick to shoo it away. These fascinating reptiles are some ...

Shampoo is designed to lift oils, sweat and built-up debris from a surface using surfactants, compounds that lower the surface tension of water and allow it to penetrate and carry away greasy ...

Agapanthus seed heads are one of the most structurally beautiful features a winter garden can carry. The dark, papery pods split open to reveal glossy black seeds that remain on the plant for weeks, ...