There is little doubt that working in the garden is an excellent source of exercise, no matter your age or skill level. Your garden can be more than just an outdoor space; it has the potential to ...

Spekboom (aka Portulacaria afra) is a succulent that helps fight air pollution. It has the ability to ‘sequester’ or capture four to ten tons of carbon per hectare! Essentially, it acts as a carbon ...

This tasty tropical fruit can easily become a large tree in gardens in warm climates. Tropical plants require specific growing conditions to thrive when planted ...

There are an infinite number of ways you can reuse plastic products in your garden to spark your creativity. Here are five ways to use plastic materials in your garden. If you have a lot of plastic ...

Although the kitchen may be the heart of a home, it is also the dirtiest place in a home. The obvious mess in your kitchen would be used dishes, sticky floors, or a crusty oven. However, many areas ...

Firepits are attractive, functional and provide an outdoor area that’s perfect for socialising. Build a firepit you can be proud of with instructions from Lafarge Ideally, a firepit should be ...

Saving water is currently priority, however this shouldn’t mean doing without a garden. There are ways to establish a sustainable garden in drought conditions, and one of them is choosing the right ...

If you’re looking for a tough, water-wise plant that’ll give you loads of summer colour, you can’t go wrong with these beauties. This is your ultimate guide to growing bougainvilleas. Bougainvilleas ...

The original hydrangeas from Japan were the mophead varieties with large flower heads. The Japanese were the first to cultivate new hybrids using the newly discovered sports or lacecap mutations with ...

One of the best ways to keep plants lush and healthy is literally on your own doorstep. Especially in autumn when there’s an abundance of fallen leaves, using them is a great way to make compost.

Consider your climate, the amount of sunlight the lawn will receive, how much traffic the lawn will take and how easy it is to establish. Your options include warm season grasses and cool season ...

This tasty tropical fruit can easily become a large tree in gardens in warm climates. Tropical plants require specific growing conditions to thrive when planted in your garden. If you don’t have a ...