Inner city apartments are not known for their spacious interiors, but there is a plant that won’t dwarf the floor space in your kitchen. A Bonsai. Originating in China in the 1600s, Bonsai has developed into a worldwide art form. There are several different types of Bonsai that can be grown; cascading,...

You probably went away for Christmas and neglected your garden in winter. So you’ll need to dress up your garden if you plan to play hostess this summer and are thinking of throwing a barbeque or even a dinner party. Not all of us are lucky enough to be on Backyard Blitz so renovate your garden and...

Even if you have a tiny space for your backyard, it’s still possible to have a flourishing garden. Designed to grow up (and up and up!) instead of out, vertical gardens add shade to your yard while being space effective. They can also block out undesirable scenery and add privacy to your home....

There’s something satisfying about being able to put fresh herbs into whatever you’re cooking. Sure, the supermarket variety isn’t bad and if you buy concentrated herbs in a tube they last longer, but they won’t have that same, crisp taste as fresh herbs you have grown yourself. Even if you’ve...

Potted plants are a great way of brightening up a space and are especially useful for those of us for whom space is an issue. They can give us the opportunity to try our hand at horticulture without the need for a garden. Whether it’s a small patio, balcony, or even just a window ledge, a pot full...

There are those of us out there who enjoy a spot of gardening. Sometimes there’s nothing more relaxing than spending a sunny Saturday afternoon outside in the fresh air nurturing plants you’ve planted yourself. The downside of loving the outdoors is that your hands can end up dry, chapped and...

Texturise your garden! It’s all about adding contrast and visually interesting surfaces. Whether you like smooth, shiny surfaces or rough, coarse textures you can integrate stone into your garden. The garden is all about harmony with the earth and stone is the natural choice of material to texturise...

Does the sound of a low maintenance but visually striking plant appeal to your garden senses? If it does, then vines are the perfect answer for your garden landscape. Find the best vine for your backyard and watch it blossom! Read more…

Roses are surprisingly easy to grow and maintain, follow these 5 simple steps to create your own blooming rose garden! Read more…

Would you like to maintain a low maintenance but beautiful garden? Shrubs are a fantastic addition to your garden that will brighten up your outdoor living space. Here is a collection of shrubbery that will best compliment your home garden. Read more…

Rosemary, thyme, mint and oregano! If it’s freshness and the aromas of a herbal symphony you’re after, find out how to grow them in your own garden. These are simple and cost effective ways spice up your recipe and your home. Read more…

6 Simple and flexible steps to adding some colour and vibrancy to your garden. Help transform your yard into an organic oasis. Read more…

5 simple steps towards transforming your organic garden into a productive and blooming success. Read More