New Year – New Home: 3 Weekend DIY Projects To Breathe New Life Into Your SpaceÂ
It’s the start of a new year and with the burst of fresh optimism that 2022 brings, it might be easy to whip out a few new year’s resolutions. The problem is that they may seem like a tiny hill in the moment but could become a giant, looming mountain by the end of January. We all know how difficult it is to stick to that new exercise routine or to say no to an extra tjoppie (yum!). Let...Read More
Ke December Gardening Â
December has arrived and with it has brought the official beginning of Summer. We all know what that means. Long sunny days, lounging at the pool or beach, holidays and our favourite festivities. However, this does not mean our gardens hit the pause button while we are gallivanting around town. There are still tasks we need to do to keep them in tip-top shape.  Let’s dive into...Read More
Cool and Contemporary Koi Pond Trends
The Koi pond has made a comeback as Covid forced people to stay at home. Even if you are part of a happy family, we have all experienced a degree of cabin fever and the desire for me-time and peace and quiet.  A Koi pond is an easy way to create a sanctuary in your backyard. Koi ponds don’t take up much space and are a calming escape from one’s...Read More
DIY Gifts from the Garden
There’s the usual list of family, friends, and colleagues, as well as the ever-expanding group of teachers, teacher’s helpers and tutors. Gifting quickly becomes an expensive experience when you recon all these people into your shopping list. Luckily your garden can come to the rescue! Even the humblest garden can provide wonderful gifts. With only a little bit of planning and a...Read More
It’s Grow Time for a Veggie Garden
There is still time to get some summer planting done before we leap into the festive season. With a little bit of planning, you can have a veggie garden full of fresh, homegrown produce to kickstart your new year’s resolutions with. It is not to late to get started and your future self will love you for providing an easy, edible detox by January. All you need is a vegetable patch, or...Read More
Landscaping 101 Everything you Need to KnowÂ
Getting your garden on track may be a few easy steps away. Basic landscaping principles can be relatively easy to follow. In fact, if you use these landscaping 101 principles in your garden, you can get your landscaping in an excellent condition.   Good planning is your number one priority and taking to pencil and paper to brainstorm a few ideas is always a creative way to visualise your...Read More
A Jurassic Garden 65-million Years in the Making Â
Imagine your patio door to be a crack in space and time, a portal back into prehistoric times, when those lovely giant lizards roamed the earth. What was it like when those silly doves in your yard were more like behemoths, two-storeys tall and weighing more than a couple of elephants? Welcome to your Jurassic-park inspired tropical garden! Now, something to remember about the...Read More
Indoor Gardens
Many homeowners, especially in the city where places are smaller and gardens non-existent, don’t have many opportunities to garden much. Indoor gardens have become popular over recent years and offer a valuable alternative to gardening outdoors.   Herbs and small vegetables are excellent for growing indoors and with the right setup, you can recreate the outdoors for your crops....Read More
There’s Snow Place Like Home: Your Winter Garden
Winter is here whether we like or not, but the cold weather doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy the outdoors in our gardens. So put on your jacket and grab something warm to drink while we take a look at some ideas for utilizing your garden in these frosty months. Luckily, most of South Africa is blessed with a mild winter, but at night the thermometer still dips lower than we’re...Read More