Datura stramonium commonly called ‘Moonflower’ or ‘Malpitte’ (above image) Many plants are poisonous to some degree. Some plants have poisonous seeds, leaves or sap, while other plants have varying levels of poisonous compounds throughout their structure.Highly...

Perennials add much colour to South African gardens. They die back, but they won’t die off completely, and they come back better than the year before with a touch of fertiliser just before blooming time.  "A perennial plant or simply perennial is a plant that lives...

Time to start planning your Spring planting, so here’s five top annuals to add to your garden for a summer flower extravaganza! These popular annuals fit in well with a wide range of landscaping themes and designs, in waterwise gardens and lush subtropical gardens,...

There are few things better than relaxing in a swimming pool on a hot summer's day, and a pool can certainly be the perfect addition to your home and garden. But when you have a beautiful garden, the last thing you would want is to bring the overall aesthetic down...

Feng shui is the ancient art of placement, arrangement, for flow, harmony and balance, to promote good energy, wealth, health, success, and happiness. The practice of Feng Shui is a very detailed discipline. However, there are a few basic principles anyone can...

Designing your garden is complete. Now, it’s time to turn the inspiration into reality. You are looking at a lot of hard work. But it’s also very satisfying work. If you have the time and tools to do it yourself, do it. Or do whatever you can do yourself. The benefits...

The function of a garden pathway is to lead you from one point to another – without stepping on lawn or plants. However, making it a focal point of your garden adds interest and encourages exploration of your garden. Garden pathways should never look too...