The Household Garden Blog

Assess Your Garden's Water Requirements

We hope these tips and tricks help you to assess and meet your garden's water requirements. Exploring factors that influence water needs, such as soil type, climate, plant type, and season.

Creating a Water-Wise Garden in South Africa: Tips and Tricks

Creating a beautiful and water-efficient garden is a challenge faced by many gardeners in South Africa. With the country's frequent droughts and limited water resources, adopting practices that he...

Taking care of an orchid as a beginner

Orchids are a unique and beautiful type of flower that can bring a touch of elegance to any home. However, caring for orchids can be a bit tricky, especially for someone who hasn't taken care of on...

Quick Guide: Growing Vegetables In Containers

Everyone has a right to experience the joy of growing. One of the easiest ways to enter the gardening world is to grow vegetables in containers.

How to Grow Lots of Berries in Your Back Garden

Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about how to grow your own berries and brambles in South Africa!

5 Steps To Start A Garden From Scratch

If you want to know how to add a garden to your home, this article will list all the necessary steps you need to take when starting from scratch.

How To Sow Seeds - Step-by-Step Seed Starting Guide

Life in the garden begins by sowing seeds. Here’s a guide on how to germinate seeds the right way to make sure you give a good start to a thriving garden ahead.

Using Houseplants to Create a Beautiful Indoor Spaces

It doesn't matter how you want to do that; creating your stunning indoor space with houseplants brings the freshness and nature of the outdoors into your home.

Prepare Garden Soil For Warm-Season Vegetables [Quick Read]

As spring harvest time is ending for cool-season vegetables, it’s time to focus on planting warm-season vegetables for summer. The first thing that is needed is to prepare the garden soil.

Fertilizers: What you need to know

The three major components of fertilizer are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). A balance of all three helps your plants grow quickly and effectively.

Can garden soil be used in pots?

Garden soil can be used as the base of a homemade potting mix, but it is never ideal. Using any potting mix will ensure that you have the right balance of aeration, drainage, moisture retention and...

A brief history of tulips

Tulips were introduced to cultures throughout Europe and Asia, and eventually to North America. The tulip was an expensive gift in the 17th century and is often mentioned in works of art.