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.

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 ...

The question of whether to switch the geyser off is one of the most consistent conversations in South African homes, and it has been particularly alive since electricity costs began rising steeply.

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 ...

Looking for a plant that thrives with very little fuss, feeds local wildlife and puts on one of winter’s best floral displays? An aloe ticks every box. Unlike many flowering plants that peak in spring ...

Plastic food containers have a habit of holding onto stains and stubborn smells, especially after storing curries, stews, ...