For the keen gardener, there’s nothing better than the gift of time spent among plants! Whether you’re spoiling the gardener in your life or treating yourself (as you should!), everyone…
In the picturesque town of Franschhoek, landscape designer Josephine Noyce and her family transformed a neglected plot of land into a sophisticated, well-proportioned garden. Containers filled with herbs, vegetables and…
Some people just bring out the best in others – they’re great companions to have around. It’s a fairly similar situation in your garden. Certain plants bring out the best…
For centuries humans have been aware of the many health benefits of herbs. But did you know that some medicinal plants can be just as helpful for your furry friends?…
If you would like to breathe new life into your garden as winter approaches, read on. We talked to landscape garden designer Terry Moller-Welsh about incorporating the latest gardening trends…
Gazanias and marigolds are both champions of the summer garden – they’re tough plants that offer months of glorious colour in gardens across South Africa. Both of these summer-flowering plants…
With a beautiful garden comes the inevitable onslaught of garden invaders. While garden pests may be tiny, they can cause serious damage to your plants and soil. Here’s what you…
To add a bit more greenery to his space, Stodels customer Byron has come up with a smart plan for a vertical garden in his Cape Town City Bowl home’s…
Growing your own vegetables and herbs ticks all the right boxes in terms of health, eco awareness and education. But it’s not always easy to know what to plant and…
One of the best aspects of gardening is that it stimulates all our senses, and one of the most powerful ways in which it does this is through fragrant plants.…
Filling your garden with indigenous plants is always a good idea. Not only are these plants best suited to the South African climate, they also help to promote biodiversity, reduce…
The abundance of spring can be seen on the slopes, in fields and in our gardens in South Africa. The countryside is awash with pink proteas, yellow gladioli and mauve…
