This tasty tropical fruit can easily become a large tree in gardens in warm climates. Tropical plants require specific growing conditions to thrive when planted ...

One of the best ways to keep plants lush and healthy is literally on your own doorstep. Especially in autumn when there’s an abundance of fallen leaves, using them is a great way to make compost.

The original hydrangeas from Japan were the mophead varieties with large flower heads. The Japanese were the first to cultivate new hybrids using the newly discovered sports or lacecap mutations with ...

The curry tree is an aromatic evergreen, it is scientifically known as Bergera koenigii—this tropical tree which is native to India and Sri Lanka. Curry leaves and spice are the main ingredients in ...

If you have a small kitchen, a pot rack is a practical way to create additional storage space and keep essential utensils and pots close at hand. Better yet, you can make one yourself from copper ...

Succulents are remarkable plants with the unique ability to thrive in diverse environments. Their water-storing leaves allow them to endure long droughts, whether in the wild desert or in a cosy spot ...

Living in South Africa, we are so lucky to have such a vast spread of different climates and biomes. However, this also means that different plants will grow better or worse in different parts of the ...

All you need is a small sunny area or a couple of pots and you can grow healthy, tasty herbs all year round A herb garden can be as large or as small as you need it to be. In fact, start small and let ...

Okra has become a sensation due to its health benefits and versatility in meals, from incorporating it in vegetable stews, meaty meals, and infusing it in water. It is a low-maintenance plant that ...

COMPOST is a cost-effective choice if you have your own compost heap. BARK CHIPS are readily available at most garden centres, but buying several bags can be relatively expensive. GRASS CUTTINGS make ...

Are you one of the many South Africans taking part in #Spekboom challenge to help fight climate change all while beautifying our country? Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) has been called a ‘wonder plant’ ...

What do Mtunzini, Eshowe, Hluhluwe and Mkuze have in common? Extraordinary bird life – and a flock of expert female guides to decipher it. Melanie van Zyl linked four nature havens into a journey for ...