As we head into summer, a time to celebrate and unwind, we must stay mindful of the potential risks that come with the warmer season. While we’re all thinking about our holiday destinations, many of us will leave our homes unattended for an extended period of time. Home maintenance isn’t just about keeping your property […]
You’ve had a wonderful festive season, and the thought of returning to reality – and the dreaded post-holiday low – can be daunting. The last thing you want is to come home to a proverbial jungle where your pride and joy used to be. Let’s face it, December is a busy time, and gardening often
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Amazon South Africa has launched Multiple-Delivery Windows, a new service that puts customers in control of when their packages arrive. Available now in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, this enhancement allows customers to schedule deliveries up to one day in advance and select from up to three convenient time windows. The new service addresses one
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Rapid growth. Soaring temperatures. Rain-soaked soil. For most, summer brings a surge of garden activity – and with it, the need for consistent upkeep. From compact gardens to large outdoor areas, staying on top of seasonal growth keeps green spaces thriving and manageable. And, with the right equipment, like Husqvarna’s range of power tools, maintenance
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Amazon South Africa has launched its Made for Summer storefront, offering deals of up to 30% off on seasonal essentials across cooking, outdoor and sports products. “South Africans are preparing for summer and they want all their summer essentials in one place, without over-spending,” says Robert Koen, managing director for Amazon Sub-Saharan Africa. “With our
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Spring has arrived with all its beauty and freshness, and with it, the start of the busiest season in the garden. Lawns surge with new growth, trees start to blossom and new blooms make their appearance – but, of course, so do weeds. For homeowners, landscapers and small-scale farmers, it can mean many hours spent
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Bonnie Bio is on a mission to offer natural, plant-based, toxin-free alternatives to chemically based products under its Kindness Co. brand. The range includes ‘kind’ insect repellents that repel instead of kill, and the new Menstrual Stain Remover that keeps whites white and delicates delicate; it also cleans everything from grass stains, mud, makeup and
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Bonnie Bio offers internationally certified compostable plastic alternatives such as home-compostable bags in various sizes; air-fryer liners to fit any air-fryer plus the newly launched smaller sizes for meal preparation (cupcakes and quiches); cups and straws. Made from natural, non-toxic ingredients, these products break down into water and biomass—leaving no toxins. We’re giving away a
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There’s a new kind of family member taking root in South African homes — plants. Why are thousands of young South Africans choosing plants over pets, and in some cases even over having children? The answer reveals a lot about our mental health crisis. In what psychologists are calling “the green shift,” South Africans are
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Whether you’re trimming, pruning, tilling, or spraying, your outdoor power tools work hard, and they deserve regular care to keep performing safely and efficiently. From chainsaws and brushcutters to pole saws, tillers, and battery sprayers, consistent maintenance isn’t just good practice – it’s essential for tool longevity, operator safety, and cost-effective performance. “Servicing is often
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