Potting soil is all too often the forgotten hero on the stoep, yet it's the backbone of growing happy container plants. Your indoor and outdoor plants, veggies, windowsill herbs, winter and summer bulbs, and annuals need to be set-off on...
Hooray, it's May! As we embrace the autumnal shift and prepare for cooler temperatures, our gardens beckon us with the promise of new growth and beauty. To make the most of this transitional month, let's keep our gardens flourishing with...
Gather around flower lovers and get ready to go on this week’s floral adventure. Behold the windflower, more affectionately known as anemone! This little beauty is Mother Nature's way of teasing us with the promise of warmer days ahead. They...
Alright, fellow flower enthusiasts, gather round for a whimsical tale of botanical wonder! If you're the kind who delights in curating your wardrobe, listen up: there's a trend doing its rounds known as dopamine dressing, where vibrant hues reign supreme...
Few things are as disheartening as tenderly nurturing your magnificent dahlias, only to witness them crumple in the wake of a storm. Blooms muddied and dishevelled, their delicate petals clinging to bent and broken stems. Dahlias strut their stuff through...
Immerse yourself in the joy of gardening with our checklist of activities guaranteed to lower your stress levels and uplift your mood. What better way to kick off a new month than by tending to your garden? Dig into these...
From one gardening friend to another, here is the scoop on the friendliest flower in the garden: freesia. Freesias have charmed their way through the garden world since the late 1800s, and hold a special spot in the hearts of...
Ah, the daffodil, nature's little burst of sunshine! These cheerful trumpeters of spring are like the garden's way of saying, "Hey there winter, pack your bags, it's time for you to go!" Daffodils know what they want, and if you...
Marigolds are sunshine in floral form! At just a glance the sight of them will make you beam, showing off their beauty in vibrant variations of yellow, orange and red. These resilient beauties couldn't care less about weather drama or...
