Homeowners are being urged to keep an eye on their gardens this summer as experts warn of an expected surge in damage caused by a fast-spreading invasive pest – the box tree moth caterpillar.

Vessels in a tree’s xylem transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant. Hardwood tree species tend to have large ...

Spring is a wonderful time of year. But spring isn't the only time plants are actively putting on a show. Spend a few minutes ...

You don't have to miss out on the stunning beauty of maple trees just because you have a compact yard. Consider these maple species for your small garden.

To be fair, landscape fabric has its place. Unfortunately, it’s widely misused in most home landscape applications, where it ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

A new seedling planting initiative is revitalising Newlands Forest in Cape Town, bringing together traditional healers, SANParks and conservation groups to tackle illegal bark stripping.