The Lockdown Garden and Beyond
If you’ve made the change to working from home recently you may find that you have a bit more time on your hands to spend around the house rather than commuting to and from work. We spoke to Kerwyn Fourie, Chairperson of the Guild of Landscape Designers and Director and Co-Owner of Purple Turtle Concepts, about current landscape trends and the best way to care for your winter garden. There’s...Read More
Preventative Maintenance for Winter
Winter comes with a set of maintenance jobs that simply need to be done to ensure your home stays in tip-top shape over the colder months. We share a few of the most important jobs that need to be done here. Fireplaces and Insulation Your fireplace is going to bring you a lot of joy this winter. From traditional to electric fireplaces they all need their type of maintenance to remain in good...Read More
Choose the Perfect Lawn with Mayford
From the dry landscapes in Alexander Bay and the hot temperatures in Vioolsdrif, to rainy climates like Franschhoek, and Sutherland, the coldest place in South Africa – it seems that every province comes with its own climate. Every region has a grass type that works the best for that region. Whether you need widely adapted (exotic) or indigenous wild grasses, there is a lawn grass...Read More
Annual Home & Garden Maintenance Calendar
Keep your home and garden in top condition with this simple annual maintenance and planting calendar. (more…) Read More
Your Growing Chart Cheat Sheet
Growing your own vegetable and herb garden is not only a fantastic sustainable way to live but also surprisingly rewarding – even for those without green fingers. You can start off with easy growing vegetables like tomatoes, carrots and herbs such as basil, parsley and mint. As you gain confidence you can try others that may take more skill to grow successfully. (more…) Read More
Early Autumn Gardening
March is time to get your garden ready for autumn planting. The current lockdown in South Africa means you won’t be able to buy new plants just yet (the days are still a bit too hot anyway) but the extra time is a chance to prepare your garden for planting. (more…) Read More
Preventative Maintenance for Autumn
Autumn can be a tough time for many people. It is the reluctant change to cooler weather with a distant memory of hot summer days by the pool. Besides that, there is also a very real situation, we as South Africans find ourselves in. With the scary COVID-19 virus hitting South Africa pretty hard, we do not have a choice but to stay at home. That being said, autumn brings a lot of jobs to...Read More
Great Outdoor Entertainment Areas
An outdoor entertainment area is ideal in warm climates like South Africa. Before the winter comes, find some HOMEMAKERS inspiration to get your outdoor entertainment area ready for the colder months. A lovely outdoor space is great all year round and can bring months of joy to you and your family. Outdoor entertainment areas are about functionality and space. When the time comes for you to...Read More
Home Spa Design Inspiration
Home spas are a luxury through and through. From steam baths to head-to-toe shower jets and your own massage room, this type of luxury is something to invest. Read More