The Household Garden Blog

How to set up a garden water feature: power, pumps, placement and upkeep

A practical guide to setting up a self contained garden water feature: pumps, placement, safe outdoor power, running costs and upkeep.

Pots and water features for a Durban or North Coast garden: heat, humidity and salt

How to choose pots, plants and water features for the heat, humidity, summer rain and salt air of a Durban or North Coast garden.

Pots and water features for a Johannesburg or Pretoria garden: frost, hail and summer storms

How to choose pots, plants and water features that handle Highveld frost, hail, summer storms and dry winters in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Pots and water features for a Cape Town garden: wind, winter rain and salt air

How to choose pots, plants and water features that cope with the south-easter, winter rain and salt air in a Cape Town garden.

Fibreglass or concrete pond? A buying guide for South African gardens

How to choose between a fibreglass and a concrete pond, with honest advice on depth, fish, siting, pumps, power and upkeep for South African gardens.

How to choose a water feature for a South African garden

How to choose a water feature by sound, size and spot, with our range as examples, plus pumps, power, safety, finishes and upkeep.