Spring is the perfect time to start a vegetable garden. With the warmer weather and longer days, your garden will thrive and provide you with fresh, delicious produce. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, here's a step-by-step guide to help you create a...
As winter fades and the first signs of spring start to appear, it’s time to ready your garden for a vibrant season ahead.Not sure where to start? Follow these simple steps to become spring-ready:1. Clean up and clear out: Start by removing debris, fallen leaves...
Winter is not just a time for cosying up by the fire; it's also a crucial season for garden maintenance. One of the most important tasks you can undertake during these colder months is pruning your plants. Winter pruning helps promote healthy growth, enhances the...
Winter mulching is crucial for a garden’s winter maintenance. It helps protect plants’ roots from freezing and thawing cycles, insulates the soil, prevents erosion, and even suppresses weeds. Uncertain where to begin with mulching? Explore these handy tips and tricks below: 1. Prepare the garden: Before mulching,...
A slow but steady chill is starting to creep in, and as we edge towards winter, the barren trees start to leave their once-green foliage scattered across the ground. Worry not – this inconvenient seasonal occurrence can be beneficial for our gardens in preparing them...
As Autumn begins, your garden is undergoing a transition towards the cooler weather that approaches. If you nurture your garden properly, it will ensure that your garden is tidy and resilient throughout winter. Here are some essential gardening tasks to do this month!1. Mulching for...
Maintaining a thriving garden in KZN comes with its unique set of challenges when it comes to pests. The use of chemical pesticides is not only harmful to the environment, can also disrupt the delicate balance of your garden ecosystem and is not healthy for...
How many times have you walked into a garden shop, looked at the huge selection of fertilizers and not known which is right for your specific need? You are not alone; in fact, it is essential to understand the different types of fertilizers and their...
Mental wellness is the buzzword of the decade, with many of us realising just how important it is to make time for ourselves, to connect with nature, and for stress relief. Well, what better way than to make your next project one that isn’t short-lived...
Mental wellness is the buzzword of the decade, with many of us realising just how important it is to make time for ourselves, to connect with nature, and for stress relief. Well, what better way than to make your next project one that isn’t short-lived...