garden plants

When you gift a plant to someone, whether it is family, friends or even coworkers, it means something special – you are giving them a living plant, full of life, instead of a bouquet that will wilt and die in no time. Research shows that…

Superfoods are among the most popular ingredients in television cookery shows, but what exactly makes a food ‘super’? Although there’s no standard definition, a superfood is generally agreed to be one that gives particular health benefits.…

Houseplants give off oxygen and help remove chemicals like formaldehyde, a common indoor vapour that can cause respiratory and neurological problems. Here are a few plants that can help you breathe easier: Aloe vera: This easy-to-grow,…

Playing in the garden is great fun for children. But forget swings, slides and paddling pools – there’s nothing children love more than interacting with nature and helping with the gardening itself. Gardening is ideal for getting kids…

Many studies have linked gardening with personal wellness. Planning, creating and maintaining your garden not only benefits your physical fitness and health, it also improves mental wellness by relieving stress, reducing anxiety and…

Growing a wide range of different plants and flowers in the garden looks beautiful and is very rewarding. But did you know that some common garden plants are actually poisonous? It doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them – just that you should…

If you’re new to growing vegetables in your garden you might have heard of ‘crop rotation’ but are perhaps unsure of what exactly it involves. Put simply, crop rotation means growing different vegetables in a new position on your vegetable…

If you’re looking for a vegetable that’s easy to grow and one that you can use in the kitchen almost every day, garlic is a great choice. Practical and healthy With its strong flavour, garlic is popular in both Asian and Mediterranean…