The Household Garden Blog

Why pots are the water-wise way to garden in South Africa

Why a garden grown in pots uses less water than one grown in open beds, and how concrete, mulch, soil mix and plant choice make the saving real.

A season-by-season garden care guide for South Africa

A season-by-season garden care guide for South Africa, covering spring, summer, autumn and winter jobs by region, plus year-round care for concrete pots and outdoor furniture.

Getting your garden ready for spring: a South African checklist in plain words

A plain-words spring preparation guide for South African gardens, covering frost timing, pruning, refreshing pots, top-dressing beds and lawns, and cleaning concrete pots.

A kitchen herb garden in pots: which pot, which herbs, and how to keep them going

How to set up a kitchen herb garden in pots that actually lasts, covering pot depth, drainage, sun, grouping herbs by water needs and winter care in South Africa.

How to keep a supermarket plant alive once you get it home

A warm, practical guide to keeping a supermarket houseplant alive: unwrap it, check the roots, let it acclimatise, repot into a pot with drainage and water only when dry.

Indoor gardening in South Africa: light, pots and the plants that cope with our homes

A practical guide to indoor gardening in South African homes, covering which windows give the best light, winter watering, soil, and the pots and trays that keep floors safe.

Soil health for pot gardeners: what living soil is and how to keep it alive in a container

A practical guide to soil health for container gardeners: what living soil is, why it dies in a pot, and the compost, mulch and drainage habits that keep it working.

How to Care for Succulents

If you’re looking to add some greenery to your home or office, succulents are an excellent choice. However, like all plants, they require proper care to thrive. In this article, we’ll go over the b...

Why growing your own vegetables is worth it in South Africa

An honest look at what home-grown vegetables actually save, what they taste like, and why pots and troughs make it realistic in a South African yard, patio or balcony.

Growing Vegetables in Shady Areas: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Harvest

In this article, we will share valuable tips and insights on growing vegetables in shady areas.

Growing herbs for tea in pots: mint, lemon verbena, chamomile and other favourites

A practical South African guide to growing, harvesting and drying tea herbs in pots, from mint and lemon verbena to chamomile and indigenous fever tea.

How to create a water-wise garden in South Africa

A practical guide to water-wise gardening in South Africa, from soil and sun checks to indigenous plant choices, mulch, grey water and why concrete pots make the whole thing easier.