September 1, 2022
The local magic spring brings The season of renewal is upon us, bringing in hope and fresh positivity. Spring is Mother Nature’s reminder that even after […]
August 1, 2022
An extraordinary, rewarding August With the great winds of change upon us, dare we say the smell of spring approaches! All your hard work this winter […]
August 1, 2022
Fynbos and Friends Did you know? Fynbos is not only reserved for botanical gardeners and coastal landscapes – you can grow our indigenous glory from your […]
August 1, 2022
DIY Pressed Proteas With so much flamboyant fynbos in the air, Life is a Garden has found a way for you to preserve this beauty forever. […]
July 1, 2022
July in the garden Good gardeners always look ahead, even in the dead of winter. Apart from still planting deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers, one should also […]
May 1, 2022
May in the Garden Checklist Be a winter-winner, get your May maintenance in check, sow cool-season seeds, and grow with the flow as we enter our […]
May 1, 2022
Balcony besties: poppies and petunias As the sun sets to welcome the evening sky in all its colourful glory, sit back and relax on the balcony […]
May 1, 2022
Plants for good Autumn foliage For the large garden: Fraxinus americana (American Ash) Liquidambar formosana (Formosan gum) Quercus nigra (Water oak) Quercus palustris (Pin oak) Taxodium […]
April 1, 2022
Tiptop Topiary Show off your garden mastery skills with stunning topiary plants, pruned to stylish perfection. Top tip: Most evergreen shrubs can be trained to grow […]