Summer, with all its beauty and bounty, has arrived, ushering in peak growth season. Lawns thicken and spread, foliage fills out, and crops push into their key production phase, while weeds are never far behind. For homeowners, landscapers, and small-scale farmers, it can mean many hours spent mowing, hauling, digging, and spraying… unless you have ...

How invasive plants are wreaking havoc all over our mountains As you hike up the berg or wind your way up Table Mountain this holiday, it is easy to look around and think, “This is wild, untouched nature.” But often, it is not. Behind the views we love, many of South Africa’s mountain slopes are ...

Community Members Planting Seedlings-Image Supplied Kenya’s Mangrove Restoration Projects are a Blueprint for Successful Sustainability Sustainability is more than a buzzword. It’s the balance between environmental care, social well-being and economic growth, ensuring that progress today doesn’t compromise the future. Around the world, the challenge is to turn this principle into practical results. In Kenya, ...

You’ve had a wonderful festive season, and the thought of returning to reality – and the dreaded post-holiday low – can be daunting. The last thing you want is to come home to a proverbial jungle where your pride and joy used to be. Let’s face it, December is a busy time, and gardening often ...

This Christmas, Husqvarna’s Kids Range takes the guesswork out of gift-giving, making it easy to gift children hands-on fun with toys that will help them discover the joy of gardening and the outdoors. Scaled for small hands but big imaginations, Husqvarna’s Kids Range brings the magic of gardening to life. With toy blowers, mini chainsaws, and even a bubble-blowing ...

Rapid growth. Soaring temperatures. Rain-soaked soil. Summer brings a surge of garden activity – and with it, the need for consistent upkeep. From residential gardens to expansive outdoor spaces, from game lodges to hotels, keeping up with seasonal growth ensures green spaces stay healthy and manageable – particularly as we near the festive season. And, ...

Rapid growth. Soaring temperatures. Rain-soaked soil. For most, summer brings a surge of garden activity – and with it, the need for consistent upkeep. From compact gardens to large outdoor areas, staying on top of seasonal growth keeps green spaces thriving and manageable. And, with the right equipment, like Husqvarna’s range of power tools, maintenance ...

Spring has arrived with all its beauty and freshness, and with it, the start of the busiest season in the garden. Lawns surge with new growth, trees start to blossom, and new blooms make their appearance – but of course, so do weeds.  For homeowners, landscapers, and small-scale farmers, it can mean many hours spent ...

Before seeds can take root, the soil must be ready – from ancient fields to modern farms, this truth has been passed down over the centuries – because soil readiness remains the first step toward every successful harvest. Brad Barthorpe, Sales Manager – Distributors Africa for Husqvarna South Africa, says that it is not just ...

Highlighting the Importance of Mangroves on World Environmental Health Day On 26th September, World Environmental Health Day reminds us that restoring ecosystems is vital. Mangrove forests play a crucial role in keeping coastal and marine environments healthy and resilient. Yet, despite supporting extraordinary wildlife diversity, these unique ecosystems are facing unprecedented threats from development, deforestation, ...