Trending garden ideas for 2024 - SA Garden and Home
Jan 26, 2024 · Prioritise Pollinators. If your garden is full of pollinator-friendly plants, be sure to expect a variation of pollinator insects. Seeing bees, butterflies, beetles and birds is a sign that your garden is wildlife-friendly.
SA’s national flower: top 10 protea varieties - SA Garden and Home
Nov 20, 2024 · The protea flower is a versatile, hardy, and visually captivating plant that deserves a place in any garden. Whether you’re looking for the grand statement of the King Protea or the softer charm of the Lady Di, each variety brings a unique beauty and resilience that complements South Africa’s diverse flora.
How to get rid of spiders in your home | SA Garden and Home
Sep 27, 2023 · Essential oil to the rescue. For an effective home remedy to repel spiders, the key ingredient is the right essential oil – peppermint oil! Spiders detect scents through their legs, and the potent scent of peppermint drives them away due to its overpowering nature.
7 Christmas menu ideas that everyone will love - SA Garden and …
We’ve rounded up seven Christmas menu ideas that everyone will love. Plan your holiday meals with the help of these no-fail menus. From roast lamb and turkey, to delicious salmon, to tasty salads, to homemade ice cream and the best cheesecakes – we have you sorted.
Top plants that naturally repel mosquitoes | SA Garden and Home
Feb 27, 2024 · Mosquitoes are one of the few horrible things about warm weather. Luckily, there are plants which can help. Most insect-repelling plants do so with their natural fragrances, which keep annoying mosquitoes away and introduce wonderful scents …
How to plant and grow watermelon | SA Garden and Home
Dec 11, 2023 · Planting watermelon seeds. Watermelons are best grown from seeds, either directly sown in the garden or started indoors in peat pots. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and space them about 2 feet apart in rows that are 5 to 6 feet apart.
Rain water harvesting: everything you need to know
Feb 8, 2024 · Tank System. This is a collection of pipes that drop or empties directly into the top of the tank. The tank system is the larger version of the rain barrels, and they store a large amount of rainwater.
Summer prep with GARDENA | SA Garden and Home
Dec 11, 2024 · Elevate your gardening skills with tips tailored for the summer season ahead. Summertime is the season of vibrant growth and abundant life, a time for you to nurture a garden full of fresh ideas. The upcoming summer season brings a fresh perspective with the warmer temperatures, the birds chirping and natures canvas boasting bursts of […]
Growing neem trees: Essentials tips and care - SA Garden and Home
Apr 23, 2024 · Neem tree care. Growing neem trees in your garden will require you to learn their behaviour, what they like and how they prefer to be treated.. Neem trees require plenty of bright sunlight, be sure to grow them in places with lots and lots of sunlight.These trees will benefit from regular moisture, but not too much, as they don’t tolerate wet feet or poorly drained soil.
Bring nature indoors with KitchenAid's first-ever wooden bowl …
Sep 16, 2024 · Evergreen is a bit of a 180 from the KitchenAid Colour of the Year release: In February the company announced the addition of Blue Salt, which came with an iridescent finish and had more of a bright and playful look that makes more sense in a kitschen or eclectic space.. The Evergreen mixer has been available for purchase online since its release on 9 September, and if you’re looking for a ...