SA Garden and Home

Have you ever looked at your cat with a twinge of envy? Lounging around without a care in the world, sporting a gorgeous coat, leaping effortlessly onto the highest shelf and twisting into positions that would leave most of us reaching for a physiotherapist.

Let’s not forget the perfectly timed zoomies, immaculate grooming habits and uncanny ability to land on their fe...

Yellow leaves, slow growth and pale foliage can all indicate that your plants are not getting enough nitrogen. However, these symptoms can also point to other problems, so knowing what to look for can help you avoid applying the wrong treatment.

Nitrogen is an essential plant nutrient that supports leaf development, stem growth and chlorophyll production. Without enoug...

Few kitchen-garden rewards are as immediate as picking a handful of crisp green beans for supper. They grow quickly, need relatively little space and are approachable even for a first-time vegetable gardener. With warm soil and regular picking, one small patch can keep producing through the growing season. The first decision is whether you want a compact bush variety or a cli...

Pattern gives a room personality, but combining several prints can make even confident decorators hesitate. A floral curtain, a striped cushion and a checked chair might seem to be competing for attention until one simple detail brings them together: scale. Rather than following a strict ratio for how much of each print to use, think about the size of the motifs and how the e...

Only 10% of dog allergies are food-related. Most are triggered by the environment.

If your dog is prone to scratching, licking its paws or having noticeably irritated skin, you might assume something in its food is to blame. But food allergies are far less common than many pet parents realise. Only around 10% of dogs with allergies experience food allergies, wit...