Let’s face it – we all want a gorgeous, thriving garden, but not everyone has the time (or the patience) to be out deadheading flowers and checking the soil pH every Saturday morning. That’s where low maintenance plants come in. These unsung heroes of the garden...
Some of the most common plants in South African gardens are actually dangerous invaders. These invasive alien plants in South Africa may appear beautiful, but they harm local ecosystems, displace indigenous plants, and break environmental laws. Many homeowners...
Certainly, your worst gardening nightmare is when you discover plant fungi and other pests on plants. Those unwelcome garden gremlins cause lots of frustration. This is especially true as we enter the winter months. With the season change, we, as gardeners, all...
Spring has officially sprung, and now is the time of the year to get stuck into your garden, particularly in adding new flora to your garden. This article will cover what you should be doing in your garden over the next two months as well as some suggestions of what...
This blog lists shrubs, small trees, and other shrub-like plants that you can use as architectural form plants to create an eye-catching piece in your garden. When you add a couple of carefully chosen trees and shrubs and other shrub-like plants, you can go far in...
There are a few tips to keep in mind when planning a small garden, courtyard or patio garden to help maximise the feeling of space. Try and limit the functions that are only absolutely necessary for one particular area. For example if a washing line is paramount but...
