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...
Lately, I have been walking through some of the residential projects installed by the garden landscaping team at Contours Design Studio. I noticed some unusual plants making a regular appearance. Many of these you might not know yet. You will, however, soon realize...
More and more people are choosing to grow vegetables in their vegetable gardens rather than purchasing them from the store. But growing your vegetables requires some vegetable garden planning and preparation. Some important aspects to keep in mind while doing your...
