Patio season will soon be officially on, and ideally, your outdoor setup should feel timeless and effortless. Sometimes, all ...

Keeping your cleaning products up to date ensures they do the job they were designed for. It’s one of those small but ...

With nut season over, one wonders what to do with nut shells. Can they be used as mulch? The answer is yes, as they can help ...

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.

Clean and remove odours from the microwave The citrus odour in lemon makes it a good cleaning agent as it leaves spaces smelling fresh. There is acid in lemon that is responsible for its cleaning ...

Location, location, location. When plotting a road trip to admire any feathered friends, environmental diversity is a sure-fire way to encourage a flourishing list. All things bright and beautiful, ...

1. It improves the quality of the air we breathe and helps fight climate change Spekboom (aka Portulacaria afra) is a succulent that helps fight air pollution. It has the ability to ‘sequester’ or ...

Choosing the right one There are loads of different varieties and a wide range of colours. Before you buy one, first decide how you want to use it – in a container, as a colour accent, to cover a bank ...

Mophead hydrangeas (H. macrophylla), can be grown throughout the country. Give them extra TLC in hot dry areas by watering and protecting them from excessive heat. In cold areas, grow them in ...

Not only does a boma provide an extra living and entertaining space that’ll encourage you to spend more quality time with your family and friends, but it’ll also help you to destress as you reconnect ...

Cape Town offers a special getaway where city vibes and calm nature moments mix perfectly. Sitting under the big Table Mountain opens a door to a world where wild spaces and human-made beauty meet.