SA Garden and Home

Whether it’s a trusty snake plant in the hallway or a thriving pothos trailing across a bookshelf, houseplants don’t stay the same size forever. While many indoor plants are happy in slightly snug conditions, there comes a point when they outgrow their pots and need a little more room to flourish.

Knowing w...

Winter has a way of making home feel like the only place you want to be. The blankets come out, the heaters go on, and life moves indoors. It is a season made for comfort, and most of us lean into it fully. But King Price Insurance wants South African households to know that the cosiest time of year also carries a handful of risks that are easy to miss precisely because they ...

As temperatures drop and much of the garden settles into dormancy, South Africa’s winter landscape comes alive in a surprisingly vibrant way.

Winter-flowering aloes and proteas offer bold colour, nectar-rich blooms, and architectural beauty when many other plants are at their quietest.

Beyond their ornamental value, these indigenous plants provide a crucial fo...

Winter may slow down plant growth, but it doesn’t mean your garden has to stop thriving. The colder months provide the perfect opportunity to transform everyday kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost that will nourish your garden when spring arrives.

So instead of throwing food waste, you can turn it into “garden gold” while reducing household waste and improving s...

One of the most common indoor plant problems during the colder months is mealybugs. These tiny sap-sucking insects can quickly turn a healthy collection of houseplants into a frustrating battle zone if left unchecked. The earlier you spot them, the easier they are to control.

Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects belonging to the scale insect fam...