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Suburban BLISS

This large garden was given a brilliant makeover by savvy homeowners on a tight budget

Open SEASON

A dated Bedfordview facebrick home gets a 21st-century overhaul in line with its young owners’ vision

BERRY nice

Berries are delicious and filled with nutrients, plus they’re easier to grow than you think

BUILDING on the past

By keeping the original structure and extending it, this Durban couple turned a 1950’s house into a contemporary family home

BEATING the BUG

Shot Hole Borer, which is decimating many of our trees, is of concern to everyone, especially gardeners. Here are some of the treatments currently being used

The Art Of Drama

Double-volume living areas have become very popular of late. To make the most of them, be inspired by this update of an open-plan living and dining room|

Transform Your Garden Into A Magical Wonderland

Lighting not only lets you enjoy your garden long after dark, if installed correctly, it can also transform it into a magical wonderland

Going With The Flow

Over the years, Victor and Charlene dos Santos have adapted their 1940s home to suit the changing needs of their family

A Small Garden With A Big Heart

Despite its small, awkward spaces, this garden is a master class in how to use colour with sophistication and subtlety

9 Steps To A Low-Maintenance Garden

Easy ways to create lasting beauty without constant upkeep

Bugle CALL

Leoné Williams of Petal Faire Nursery selects nine popular climbers with eye-catching, trumpet-shaped blooms

OUT in the OPEN

Two fabulous examples of how the heart of the home can be opened up to the great outdoors

BALTIC beauty

Judy Bryant shares the nautical delights of the north German coast

Ocean Blues

Interior designer Sue Bond transformed a dated Kalk Bay townhouse with her signature blue and white style.

It's A Celebration

Let your loved ones know you care by taking the time to set a beautiful festive table with inspiration from these creative experts.

A Luxe Retreat

Thanks to layers of texture and pops of colour, this ‘blank canvas’ now oozes personality and glamour

Classic Elegance

With the help of a talented landscaper, this Pretoria family took their garden from just fine to fabulous.

Bright And Beautiful

10 stunning plants that will give your garden a lift with little effort.

A Family Affair

Well-known personality and former Miss South Africa Amy Kleinhans-Curd celebrates with a family gathering at their Franschhoek farmhouse

Made To Measure

A new floor plan took this Durban property from dated to ideal

A Whiter Shade

After a trip to Europe, this Jo’burg gardener was inspired to create her own classical garden.

Get Set For Summer

Holiday at home in comfort with a gorgeous outdoor living area inspired by these stylish settings

Classic With Clout

An eye for detail and clever planning transformed this house into a contemporary home with all the (quiet) bells and whistles the owner adores.

Family First

Polish and practicality make this house ideal for raising a brood

A Growing Passion

When Taryn Turner talks about her Underberg garden, the word ‘love’ pops up frequently. That’s her lodestar – if you love it, grow it

Transform Your Kitchen Into A Bright And Breezy Open-Plan Area

This cramped kitchen was transformed into a bright and breezy open-plan area ideal for casual dining and entertaining

A Passion For Roses

This extensive Cape garden is made up of different ‘rooms’ each with its own colour scheme

On The Bright Side

This laid-back holiday home was transformed into a tropical haven thanks to a bold colour scheme and a few modern touches

Scintillating Cinci

Ranked as one of the ‘Top 10 cities that Rock’ by Esquire magazine, Cincinnati Ohio boasts a happening music scene, scrumptious food and inviting parks, reports Connall Oosterbroek

Balancing Act

By introducing vibrant colour and pattern, designer Marian Nazar brought this century-old Durban house to life