Keeping your cleaning products up to date ensures they do the job they were designed for. It’s one of those small but ...

With nut season over, one wonders what to do with nut shells. Can they be used as mulch? The answer is yes, as they can help ...

Okra has become a sensation due to its health benefits and versatility in meals, from incorporating it in vegetable stews, meaty meals, and infusing it in water. It is a low-maintenance plant that ...

Doing our best not to startle the mystery sighting, we skirted Mpempe Pan – and the parking lot of enormous 4x4s. ‘What on Earth could they be looking at,’ I mused, imagination whirling wild, for we ...

Household waste: Egg boxes, egg shells, teabags, coffee grounds, veggie scraps, newspaper and firewood ash. Don’t use: Cooked or raw meat, dairy products, citrus, animal faeces, diseased or ...

Having a garden is one of life’s little pleasures but it also brings annoying flying insects like flies in and around your home. While there are many products to deter flies, why not try a more ...

Select plants suited for small spaces. Choosing the right plants is crucial. Here are some recommendations: Mandevilla vine: Known for its hardiness and vibrant flowers, it’s perfect for beginners and ...

A built-in braai looks neat and is also very practical as it can incorporate a chimney ensuring that smoke is funnelled away from the seating area. This sleek, contemporary braai from Multibraai makes ...

So you are looking to start your garden in your backyard, but you are dealing with very sandy soil. For a thriving garden, you need to have the right foundation, especially if you live on the coast or ...

Step 1: Select and Prepare Your Mango Seed. Choose a Ripe Mango: Start with a ripe, juicy mango. Once you’ve enjoyed the fruit(s), save the large seed(s) found inside. Clean the Seed: Carefully remove ...

Growing the Jade succulent. Jade plants are generally grown indoors as houseplants but can also be cultivated outdoors in warmer regions. These houseplants benefit greatly from being moved outdoors in ...