The Hypoxidaceae family includes the wild African potato (hypoxis hemerocallidea), commonly referred to as the African potato or African star grass, as a therap...
The average garden can be home to thousands of insects. A large portion of these insects are beneficial to your garden. With the right plants in your garden, yo...
While garden slugs can play an important role in the ecosystem, they can be quite destructive to your precious plants. These pests are known for creating unsigh...
Buying seeds from a store may seem like the correct choice, but sowing some types of seeds at home can give you better results. Some seedlings need to be sown d...
Moles might be small, but their impact on a garden can be significant. With their constant burrowing, they create unsightly mounds of soil, disrupt plant roots,...
Beginner gardeners may not be aware of this, but the right type of mulch helps keep your plants healthier. There are a lot of mulch types to choose from, and al...
As summer is approaching an end, and the temperature is simmering down, a variety of insects and pests begin seeking out shelter in your garden. To make sure yo...
Invasive plant species are widely considered a major threat to the biodiversity of the area, affecting the livelihoods of the animals around.
Agricultural p...
Arugula, commonly known as rocket, is an easy to grow low maintenance herb with a distinctive peppery taste that adds an interesting flavour to salads.
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There’s nothing more frustrating than having to rush off to the store to buy fresh herbs for a dish, so if you grow the ones you use most often, you can just ma...
