It’s not always the easiest thing to transform your garden into an oasis of well-being. A swimming pool is often considered a must-have feature. Pools are one of the most popular options, especially for families with kids. However, not all gardens are suitable for a pool, and not everyone has time to take care of the regular …
From cozy outdoor living rooms to self-contained guest houses, our pool house ideas are sure to inspire you to add this luxurious addition to your pool! Dreaming of gorgeous, sun-soaked pool house ideas? Aren’t we all. Whether you are thinking of install one, updating your existing one, or just want to peruse some gorgeous space …
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An Urban Agriculture programme was launched by the City of Cape Town at the Philippi Fresh Produce Market. The City donated a total of R3 million in aid of 30 food gardens in various areas across 24 sub councils. According to Good Things Guy, this support project was initiated by the City’s Mayoral Urban Renewal Programme …
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When you’re designing a garden, it’s natural to focus on what you’re planting. But flowers, trees and shrubs aren’t all there is to a visually appealing outdoor space. Furniture, ornaments, statement pots, firepits, play features — they may not bloom like a favorite perennial, but they have an important role to play. Landscape architects and …
Growing your own food can be a fun, rewarding experience, though you may think it’s impossible if you don’t have a yard. In reality, there are numerous ways to grow food if you live in an urban environment, apartment, or home without a yard. When I first started growing food, I lived in an apartment …
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Embrace the cold in June and plant on. Consider the garden as an inviting blank canvas, welcoming you to paint with a rainbow of winter blooms in June. For cool-season muse, we gathered a few vibrant flowers to plant-paint with, as well as some artsy edibles to inspire wholesome soups. Learn how to defend your …
Indoor plants promote good mental health, texture, air purification and something beautiful to appreciate as you go about your day. Life is a Garden, indoors too and there’s a plant just waiting to bring that side table, desk and bookshelf to life. Good old potting soil, fertiliser and a watering routine makes all the difference …
Flowers provide unrivalled beauty in the garden, however, like all good things, they eventually come to an end. But that doesn’t mean your landscape shouldn’t look fabulous all year round! When the blossoms have withered and gone, foliage is there to bridge the gap, providing a tapestry of textures and rich colours between seasons. You could …
If you’re guilty of any of these missteps, don’t worry! It’s easy to get your compost pile back on track. Composting is the ultimate recycling activity. It reduces the amount of garbage that goes into our landfills, transforming it into one of the best soil boosters you can add to your garden. To make the magic happen, you just …
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When it comes to small garden ideas every inch of outdoor space counts. Even more so if you’re working with small gardens on a budget. But it doesn’t matter how small it might be or how limited your funds. All you need do is see the potential and how to make the most of it to transform …
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