Picture-perfect gardens can sometimes be green deserts. They may have manicured lawns, colourful flowers and razor-sharp edges, but beneath the surface the soil is struggling, invasive plants are taking over, and there is little shelter or food for the birds, pollinators and other small creatures that make a garden feel alive. International Day for Biological […]
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Environmental awareness days like Earth Day on 22 April, and World Environment Day on 5 June, have steadily shifted how many people think about our impact on the planet. What was once limited to recycling bins and switching off lights has grown into something far more practical and individual. Businesses are now measured against sustainability
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Create Mii characters, customise a vibrant island for them to live on, and watch the fun and drama unfold with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch. The game is also playable on Nintendo Switch 2. On a small island floating in the sea, Mii characters live their own carefree lives. Players become the
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Sony is expanding its range of gaming gear with the introduction of new models such as the INZONE H6 Air: offering an immersive gaming experience with open-back acoustic structure and custom drivers. It produces deep and tight bass thanks to the back ducts integrated into the drivers. Clear, immersive sound that enhances every gaming experience
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This Christmas, Husqvarna’s Kids Range takes the guesswork out of gift-giving, making it easy to gift children hands-on fun with toys that will help them discover the joy of gardening and the outdoors. Scaled for small hands but big imaginations, Husqvarna’s Kids Range brings the magic of gardening to life. With toy blowers, mini chainsaws
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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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South Africa has a significant issue with invasive and alien tree species that have spread across nearly 10 million hectares of land, consuming around 7% of the country’s precious water resources each year. Imagine these as uninvited guests at a party – and having made themselves at home, they’re incredibly hard to remove. Despite the
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Don’t let winter’s gloomy grey stop you from creating a colourful spectacle in your garden. Simply follow GARDENA‘s top tips on planting and caring for violas, pansies and English daisies. These three winter wonder blooms are resilient and require similar care manageable by gardeners of all skill levels. They also make exquisite cut flowers with
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Forget the tired routine of socks and ties this Father’s Day. This year, give Dad the gift of ultimate relaxation and a space to call his own with the revolutionary Zozo on the Go from Kwikspace. This innovative, do-it-yourself modular unit is the perfect solution for creating a dedicated ‘man cave’ right in the back
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With intensive training under way for the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, 9 June 2024, athletes need to retain optimum health before, during and after The Ultimate Human Race. The good news is that athletes competing in South Africa’s biggest event on the running calendar can seek restoration from a truly South African source – rooibos
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