Gardening Articles

Urban Gardening – Getting Started

More of us are moving into the city and are having to make do with our space and surroundings. This can sometimes mean those thoughts of having flourishing gardens may be reserved…

Beginner Weed Guide for Your Garden

Is it a plant, is it grass or is it a weed? Although I’ve done gardening at home since a teenager, this is still a puzzling question that stumps me every other…

Sustainable Living – Using Rain

With all the rain that Gauteng has been receiving lately, one does beg to ask exactly what we can do to take full advantage of these blessed pourings. We are always fans of…

Dealing with Indoor Insects and Fungi 

Growing plants indoors is an excellent way to control the external conditions that your plants live in. You can control the humidity, temperature, ventilation, and other important aspects which assist in the growing…

Getting Into Succulents – The Basics

Ah yes, succulents. Those ever so easy to care for uniquely sized, shaped, and textured plants that are the perfect complement to any garden, whether on the yard or your window sill. Not…

Better Ways To Water Your Plants

With water shortages spreading across the world, we are more compelled and urged to find better ways to utilize a resource that was once thought of as abundant. Our plants still require constant…

The Basics Of Greenhouses – Common Types

Growing and maintaining a vegetable garden can be one of the most rewarding pleasures in life. This wonderful, enjoyable and sustainable hobby can turn into a nightmare when you least expect it. Many…

Getting Ready For Spring

Spring is finally upon us, the weather is getting warmer and your plants are just about ready to start blooming. After over three months of harsh and chilly conditions, we need to get…

Efekto – All The Food Your Garden Craves

Known as the staple brand for pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and rodenticides for over 40 years – Efekto has been creating innovative solutions for the consumer gardening market since 1973. Efekto products can be…

Growing Indoors – Grow Light Basics

With most people being urbanized and living in urban areas, having to cultivate your fruits and vegetables has become increasingly difficult due to the space restrictions we find ourselves experiencing in the city.

New Ways Of Growing with Marley Hydroponic Systems

With the world moving towards more sustainable means of living and providing sustenance independently, hydroponic grow systems have become the ever so popular technological wonder to solve all our growing problems. What is hydroponic…

Lawn Care: 15 Essential Tools You Should Have In Your Shed

A beautiful garden that boasts of amazing landscaping and a variety of seasonal plants is a dream come true for every homeowner. However, creating and maintaining a stunning lawn requires commitment and effort. Even novice…