Winter may be a garden’s quiet season, but it’s also one of the best times to grab the secateurs. With sap flow slowed and deciduous trees stripped bare, it’s far easier to see plant structure and make confident cuts rather than guess. It also places less stress on plants and lowers the risk of disease […]
Winter pruning: What to cut back now (and what to leave until spring) Read More »
There’s a moment many gardeners are all too familiar with. You step outside, morning coffee in hand, spot a few bugs on a rose bush, and instinctively reach for the spray bottle. Later, the lawn looks dry, so out comes the hose. Over the weekend, plants get a heavy trim to ‘help them grow’. Yet,
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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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In the December holiday season, much of our time will be spent outside in the garden with family and friends: braaiing, playing garden games and swimming in the pool. So, it’s natural to want our gardens to look their best. Yet, with Christmas expenses and back-to-school essentials looming, buying new plants often takes a back
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As we find ourselves moving into summer, the vibrancy of the season offers a gentle boost of renewal – not just for nature but for our own mental well-being. Explore the healing power of nature, whether through the tranquillity of a garden or the presence of plants in your home. Whether you’re gardening or tending
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