Easy to grow and incredibly low maintenance, it’s no wonder succulents continue to be a favourite choice among gardeners, particularly in South Africa. Amassing...
Growing plants from seed is an essential gardening skill that takes patience and a gentle hand to get right. It is also one of the best ways to get strong and h...
Petunias are summer staples in annual beds or in containers, appreciated for their ability to cascade and overflow with flowers. These beauties add stunning pop...
If you’ve been part of the houseplant community for a while, you likely have at least one fiddle leaf fig in your home. Scientifically known as Ficus lyrata and...
Pineapples are a classic summer fruit that instantly makes you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise. As a favourite ingredient in fruit salads, I always purc...
Companion planting is an age-old gardening practice employed for centuries by farmers and now home gardeners. The goal is to place compatible plants alongside e...
Many home gardeners will be reaping the rewards of their potato harvest this month, ready to use in several classic recipes. But, as a crop that can be grown al...
If you follow gardening hacks online, you likely will have seen a number of videos claiming the possibility of growing tomato plants from slices. One famous exa...
Getting rid of adult fungus gnats prevents them from laying more eggs, so it’s an important step to take in the complete eradication of these bugs. There are ma...
Since fungus gnat larvae are the ones eating away at your plants’ roots once they take hold, it’s important to get rid of them before they cause even more damag...