Longer days, late sunsets and weekends spent outside - summer's just about here which means the braai tongs are out, the drinks are on ice and outside is the place to be!Before you toss out those ashes from your last braai, here's a little secret...
The weather’s warming, the days are longer, and the garden is finally waking up. Flowers are blooming, lawns are greening up… and bugs are back too!While it’s tempting to reach for chemical sprays to deal with garden pests, they often do more harm than good...
Winter’s coming to an end - and your lawn knows it!In KZN, August is when things start stirring beneath the surface, the sun is warmer, the days are longer and grass is quietly preparing to burst into spring mode.But here’s the catch: if you wait...
If you're weighing up sowing lawn seed versus laying instant lawn (sods), you're not alone, it's one of the most common landscaping decisions homeowners and contractors face in KZN. And while both have their place, one option clearly wins out for ease, speed, and success...
Every garden has that spot - the shady patch where the grass just doesn’t do as well as the rest of the lawn, that forgotten corner behind the trees, or the compacted soil that never quite recovered after the kids used it for cricket. It’s...
Autumn in KZN is mild, clear, and often the best time to spend time outdoors - the buzz of the warm months has quietened, the heat has eased off, and what’s left is a garden that invites slow, intentional moments. Whether you’re someone who’s outside every...
Autumn is here! Is your garden looking a bit battered by summer? The intense heat, more frequent outdoor traffic often results in …. All that rain may also mean unruly growth. Now’s the time to give your outdoor space some much-needed care.Whether your lawn needs...
Whether it’s peelings from dinner prep or by-products from your daily beverages, many everyday food scraps that end up in the trash can actually work wonders for your garden. From enriching the soil to deterring pests, here’s how you can put common kitchen waste to...
There’s just something magical about spending time in a garden, enjoying the warm sunshine on the skin, and the softness of a lush, green lawn underfoot. This scene would not be complete without the gentle hum of bees and the fluttering of butterflies as they...
Creating a waterwise garden is an excellent way to conserve water while maintaining a beautiful and sustainable landscape. Here are the steps to guide you in designing and maintaining a water-efficient garden:Plan your garden layout:• Assess the site: Begin by evaluating the existing conditions of...