It’s that time of year again, winter, a time for one of gardening’s most counterintuitive practices: cutting back to encourage growth. Pruning, typically done in late August or early September, while many plants are still dormant, is often mistaken for simple trimming. In reality, it combines art and science that can transform struggling plants into ...

Environmental awareness days like Earth Day on the 22nd April, and World Environment Day on the 5th June, have steadily shifted how many people think about our impact on the planet. What was once limited to recycling bins and switching off lights has grown into something far more practical and individual. Businesses are now measured ...

As battery-powered outdoor tools continue to evolve alongside petrol equipment, buyers have more choice than ever – and for most, the price tag is usually the first place they look. That makes sense. The upfront cost matters. But, according to Brad Barthorpe, Sales Manager – Distributors Africa for Husqvarna SA, it should only be one ...

March can be your garden’s make-or-break month Most of us love the idea of a beautiful garden. In reality, life gets busy. One week of rain becomes three. The hedges get a little wild, the shrubs start spilling over, and suddenly the garden feels like something you need to catch up on. That’s why March ...

Why Servicing Your Power Equipment Matters – And How To Do It Right Whether you’re trimming, pruning, tilling, or spraying, your outdoor power tools work hard, and they deserve regular care to keep performing safely and efficiently. From chainsaws and brushcutters to pole saws, tillers, and battery sprayers, consistent maintenance isn’t just good practice – ...

If you are a tradesman, landscaper, arborist, tree feller, or farmer, chances are you rely on outdoor power tools every day. You also probably have your favourites, and rightly so. When a tool works well for you, you stick with it. But it also means that you may be less likely to consider a different ...

February doesn’t just turn up the heat across South Africa; it turns every field and garden into a battleground against humidity, dry spells and sudden downpours that can appear and vanish just as quickly. Growth can feel accelerated, weeds spread quickly, and pests multiply almost overnight. For gardeners, smallholders and large producers alike, attentive management ...

Livestock farmers across South Africa are facing one of the toughest challenges in recent history due to the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), widely regarded as a major agricultural crisis. Industry leaders are calling it the worst livestock disaster the country has ever experienced, with wide-reaching effects on farmers, rural areas and the agricultural sector ...

A patchy lawn is one of the most common frustrations for people with gardens. You can do everything right, but those stubborn bald spots and uneven patches still refuse to grow, leaving your lawn looking scruffy instead of at its best. And that’s what’s so annoying. A lush, green lawn is meant to be the ...

Rescue tips for rainy summers January is here, which means we’re right in the heart of summer. As the heat sets in, our gardens become a natural retreat – a place where shade and a cool breeze offer welcome relief. It’s when we spend the most time outdoors, enjoying barbecues, swimming, and of course, gardening. ...