The new rules of growing succulents
Garden designer Franchesca Watson shares planting tips and design thinking for a fresh approach to succulents
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A whimsical garden in Johannesburg where purple reigns supreme
Pleached fruit trees, clipped hedges and gravelled pathways are within a planting palette abundant with fragrance and old fashioned blooms in shades of purple, blue and white
The six elements you need for a perfect flower arrangement
In an extract from her new book Cut Flowers, Celestina Robertson explains the six types of plant you need to grow in your cutting garden to create the perfect arrangements
Inside the world’s most beautiful gardens
Featuring over 250 gardens, The Gardener’s Garden may be the only book on landscape design you’ll ever need
How to create a vibrant garden with these colour combinations
Landscape designer Franchesca Watson explores the nuances of combining colours in your outdoor space
Restaurant owner Melissa van Hoogstraten turned her love of gardening into her second act
For someone as multifaceted and dynamic as Melissa van Hoogstraten, it is no surprise her bountiful gardens are liveable refuges that reflect a fuss-free approach
Welcome to Joburg’s Freshest Rooftop Jungle
JFF Rooftop Farm provides a leafy reprieve from the rush of inner city life, complete with plant shopping, fresh sandwiches and coffee
A romance of colour and texture rule in this dreamy Cape garden
A boundless garden designed by Franchesca Watson seems to float above the eastern slopes of Table Mountain
Everything we know about the Chelsea Flower Show in 2022
The Chelsea Flower Show is back in its rightful May spot, with plenty of glorious gardens on the horizon.
This family home celebrates the natural beauty of the Cape
Every room in Philippa Berrington-Blew’s Cape Town home leads out to a well-curated courtyard of natural wonders
How to grow citrus fruit
Tips and tricks for growing citrus plants, courtesy of landscape gardener Christina Erskine, aka Zia Mays
The gardening trends to look out for in 2022
House & Garden UK Garden editor Clare Foster outlines the trends in the world of garden design and gardening this year
Taking up gardening? Here are 3 helpful tips
The garden, whether planted with veggies or flowers, is a place of peace and revival for many
How to save seeds like a pro
Thrive Urban Farm harvests, dries and saves seed from the garden for the upcoming flower season
A diverse and sensitive Table mountain garden by landscape designer Athol McLaggan
His naturalistic approach and mutual respect for site resulted in a garden that celebrates nature