Strelitzia reginae, or the Crane Flower, is unmistakably South African. It looks exotic but is one of the most popular houseplants and fortunately, we can now e...
Nothing says summer better than a bunch of colourful Zinnias. Available in a wide range of happy colours, these summer favourites are a must-grow for any garden...
When you next get an itch to buy some new plants, opt for the DIY option instead – propagation. For your lesson in the essentials of how to propagate plants in ...
For showstoppers in the garden, dinner plate dahlias deliver in spades. These magnificent blooms are the new kids on the block and they ooze sophistication in a...
Often, we have many more seeds than we can use in our vegetable gardens (especially if we save seeds from our own plants). As seeds have limited viability, growing microgreens is a great way to use these up....
Roses are not as finicky as many people think. Follow a few basics and these blooms will give you years of pleasure.
Yes, you can enjoy your own home-grown r...
Organic gardening is the new way to go. Get in the groove by using household refuse like banana peels, egg shells and coffee grounds to give your garden a healthy taste of something natural....
Climbing plants are the framework of the garden. They disguise unattractive walls and fences, can be used to cover pergolas (providing shade faster than any tre...
