As the days grow longer and the chill of winter slowly subsides, the anticipation of spring fills the air. Now is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the grand awakening that awaits. Here are some tips on lawn maintenance to prep for spring...
Whether you’re sitting back and enjoying a braai with the family or warming up around the fire, those flames can keep us going during winter! But what to do with all the leftover ash? Believe it or not, ash is a time-tested ingredient that can...
So, your brand-new instant lawn has just been laid and you’re more than ready to start enjoying it in all its green glory. But wait, we have four expert tips to help your newly planted grass thrive in its new home. Water, water, water This one seems...
Oh, it’s the most wonderful time of year… The festive season always finds a way to make life seem a little more magical; maybe it’s the mince pies and roast gammon, the twinkling lights, or perhaps it’s the laughter shared with family who we haven’t...
Spring is calling…. Can you hear her? She is the sound of birds chirping earlier in the mornings, the scent of new flowers in the air, the bright green shoots on the trees, the warmer breezes blowing, and the longer afternoons before the sun sets...
Winter is on its way! It is time to get into gear and put measures into place to care for your lawn during the colder/dryer months. Here are some common winter lawn problems and solutions… Dehydration: Problem: Keeping up a lush, green lawn in dry areas during...
In a world that sometimes can feel a little unrelenting and which continues to demand more and more from us, it’s important that we have a place to relax and unwind. We think that place is your garden! If you are lucky enough to live in...
You spend all summer mowing and watering your lawn to keep it healthy and looking good, but once cooler temperatures arrive, it's time to change your focus to protecting your lawn during its dormant period. Here are some ways to get your lawn winter ready… Mow with the flow If...
Instead of chucking your freshly mowed grass cuttings into that black bag and into the rubbish, there are so many different ways to use them in your garden that will give your plants extra nutrients and the boost they need. Here are our top uses for...
Reducing the waste output of your home has never been more important. Start your “green” journey by becoming a more environmentally friendly household beginning with composting your organic refuse. Veggie offcuts, fruit pips and most kitchen and garden waste are biodegradable and forms a natural...