gardens

Gardening for the holidays

Here are a few tips for those going away and those staying home

How to grow vegetables in pots

If you don’t have much space here are the 5 steps to follow to create an urban vegetable garden

Eight indoor plants that improve overall health and wellness

Besides adding to the look of your decor, indoor plants have proved to improve overall mental health and well-being

5 ways to be water-wise in your garden

South Africa is a water scarce country and keeping a garden in good shape requires this precious resource in abundance.

Why having a garden in front of your house is good for your mental health

A recently published study has shown that having plants in domestic front gardens (front yards) is associated with lower signs of stress

How to grow dill

In an extract from his book, 'Grow Fruit and Vegetables in Pots', Aaron Bertelsen, vegetable gardener and cook at Great Dixter, offers advice for how to grow dill

Going green? Consider these 7 natural fibres in your wardrobe

Some things never change, like our need to always have the latest fashion, looking on fleek and feeling great when we go out, even if it does mean having to match or contrast our face mask, in these days of Covid-19.

Garden light ideas

Glow up with these light ideas

How to build a raised bed for your garden

In an extract from new book Kitchen Garden Revival, garden designer Nicole Johnsey Burke gives us a step-by-step guide to building your own raised bed for the garden

Get your plant fix online

This South African mystery plant subscription is happiness in a box

Garden Day returns for a virtual celebration of our beloved green spaces

On Sunday 11 October, South Africans across the country will celebrate their unique green spaces and gardens with a virtual garden gathering with garden guru Tanya Visser, interior designer Donald Nxumalo, flower farmer Adene Nieuwoudt and many more

4 Different ways to decorate your garden

A few tips and tricks to help you craft the perfect garden

How to get your Staghorn ferns to thrive as outdoor plants

Staghorn ferns (Platycerium bifurcatum) are one of those plants that most plant-lovers either have in their garden/home or wish they did

5 Tips to make your fresh flowers last longer

As the days grow longer and start heating up, there are a few things you can do to ensure those blooms stay full and bright

New beginnings

Spring is here, the sun is getting warmer and gardens are showing new signs of life

Former ballet artist Xolani Hlongwa is empowering people to take control of their food production

Durban’s urban agriculture scene is emerging from winter and lockdown.

How to make compost

House & Garden's garden editor Clare Foster explains how to make compost, and how the different organisms in a compost heap can help you to achieve the rich and crumbly textured substance that gardeners love