Green Living

JNA Thatchers shares five benefits of a thatched roof.

Not much compares to a lush green manicured lawn that graces the exterior of your home and enables you to appreciate the beauty of nature in its simplest form.

Ferns are a gardener’s dream and are pretty easy to grow. We share five top design ideas and growing tips to take unfurling fronds from alive to thrive.

The right hedge will create a strong design element in your garden. They’re also effective at attracting birdlife and purifying the air. Read our top 5 reasons to grow a hedge.

Creating a landscaped space with local indigenous plants is a great way to garden sustainably and incorporate plants that will thrive in our local environment.

Eliminating the use of plastic straws, incorporating glass jars into your system … there are many ways to “detox” your home.

Ever thought about having a vertical garden but weren’t sure where to start? We share a few creative ideas to incorporate greenery into your living spaces.

Nothing freshens a space better than a sprig of greenery. So invite the calm of nature into your home by weaving leafy indoor plants into your interior.

Capetonians have managed to push back Day Zero, but that doesn’t mean we can ease up on our water usage. Here’s how to ensure you use resources more efficiently in all areas of your home.

Nutrient-rich soil is the secret to a successful garden. Starting a compost heap at home is an easy and eco-savvy way to give your garden the boost it needs.

Indoor plants aren’t just pretty – they’re good for your health too.

Water is life! We are all aware of the importance of saving our precious resource, especially with the water crisis South Africa is currently facing.

Bees are vital to the wellbeing of our planet and there are many ways to invite them into your garden. Here’s how to roll out the ‘Welcome Mat’…

How to turn your garden into a healthy and sustainable food source.

Herwe Truniger, owner of Easigrass Cape Town, shares some of the latest gardening trends and lets us in on some tricks of the trade.