Dahlia! What can be said about these old-fashioned favourites, other than - fantastic. Long the prized plant of old-school country fair and allotment growers, dahlia are back in fashion. Mainly, because when it comes to colour, shapes and sizes –...
Dahlias are a favourite among gardeners, loved for their distinctive colours and pom-pom like flowers. They are herbaceous plants with woody, hollow stems, and can grow to a height of between 20cm and 2m, depending on the type and cultivar....
Introducing G&T, the perfect pair, and no we aren’t talking about gin and tonic. We’re talking about the ancient spice and perennial herb that belong to the Zingiberaceae family - ginger and turmeric. Although each is great alone, we love...
The soil needs to be in tip-top condition for your plants to thrive in your garden. After all, this is their world, where they get much of what they need to live. With that in mind, your soil should be...
If you want to make the inside of your home a living oasis, you will need to put some handy measures in place to keep your tropical plants happy and healthy season after season. If your plants have sufficient light...
As backyards increasingly become extensions of our living spaces you can look at your garden design as you would that of a room inside your home, making it personal, inviting and an area you and your loved ones want to...
Bees are one of the most important pollinators in the world and they play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and food production. They often get a bad rep for their sting, but they are utterly marvelous creatures and deserve...
A beautiful garden can truly be a feast for the eyes – and with foodscaping, it can satisfy your appetite for eating your own homegrown produce too. A common misconception is that a vegetable garden is unattractive, and shouldn’t be...
Nothing says loving care like making a gift for someone. With Mother’s Day drawing near, why not stick your hands into making a gift your garden-loving mom would appreciate having in her home. There are garden-loving moms that adore perfume,...
