We have done the research and come up with six valuable benefits when it comes to adding natural paving to your garden. These benefits we hope will not only encourage you but also help you with making the correct…
Also known as the Jonquil, Narcissus, Paperwhite and the “Poet’s Hower”, the Daffodil is the flower of March. Commonly seen as a weed in the 1600’s and reintroduced as flower in the late 1629, the Daffodil stem sap…
Hydrangeas are commonly known as Christmas flowers in South Africa, are native to Asia and America, but they grow well in almost all parts of South Africa, from our coastal areas to the interior. The word hydrangea comes…
Ever wondered why people love lilies and make such a big deal about it. Yes it has an attractive flower and in an arrangement they last for up to a week, but is there something special about Lilies…
Although ants are important to our ecosystem, they tend to be more a botheration when having a picnic in your garden or having lunch in your back yard. If not controlled they can find their way into your…
Indoor plants are not only a presentable and decorative way of adding life and colour to your space but depending on the plant you could be adding contrast and texture too. But, like a lot of people, getting…
Falling in love with a new blossom or getting excited for a new bloom to arrive is what gardening is all about. There is nothing more exhilarating than the enjoyment of relaxing in a well established and manicured…
Ever thought of contributing to the protection of wildlife? Its as simple as having a garden pond. Invertebrate animals such as dragonflies, water beetles and amphibians can colonies the pond quickly because its such an excellent wildlife habitat.…
Most strictly defined, cobblestones are rounded, water-worn stones used to pave streets. They were traditionally set in sand and sometimes bound with mortar. And there were many advantages to using them. Cobblestone streets did not develop ruts, nor…
The materials used in landscaping depend on which of the two types of landscaping one is engaging in: hard landscaping or soft landscaping. Hard landscaping involves solid construction materials used to redesign an outdoor area, and includes…