Introducing indoor plants into your home is a wonderful way to add beautiful green accents to your decor. But did you know there are numerous health benefits of indoor plants too?  more

Theres no denying that swimming is great exercise and a wonderful activity, but sometimes the hassles of getting to a beach or swimming pool can take the edge off the enjoyment.  more

A terrarium is a fun and inexpensive way to add a touch of green to a room. They make for great accent pieces and are super-easy to assemble. Read on to learn how to make terrariums.  more

Are you looking for pets that are low maintenance, can help keep your backyard weed free, provide the worlds best fertiliser and, best of all, give you a nourishing treat at breakfast? Then look no further, chickens are the answer!  more

Do you long for masses of plants, but have only a small balcony or patio to work with? Fear not, garden lover, the answer is at hand with vertical gardening.  more

There is nothing better at the end of a tiring day than relaxing on your patio or veranda with a glass of something good, unless its taking that first cup of coffee outdoors in the morning sun.  more

Bonsai, the Japanese art of growing miniature trees, is an ancient practice, a living symbol of a traditional culture and its beliefs.  more

We all love to have wild birds visiting our gardens and one method to encourage this is to include a bird bath.  more

So, youre looking for a new pet and have decided that the more usual dog, cat or bird is not for you. Why not try a pet snake?  more

Modern homes often dont have space for traditional pets, such as dogs or cats. For many, a pet bird offers companionship and beauty, requiring minimum space.  more

Australia is a popular tourist destination, and home to a large population of spiders, many of them venomous.  more

Home aquariums add beauty, colour and character to just about any room in your house, and according to Feng Shui principles, a well kept aquarium invites wealth and prosperity into your home.  more

Nothing compares to the taste of your own home-grown vegetables. Most of us think of summer vegetables, but why not plant some, or all, of these options below and create your very own winter vegetable garden?  more

There are several impressive plants that can brighten up an otherwise bleak time of year and help create a winter wonderland in the cold and damp season.  more

Butterflies, those fragile creatures of the air, are among Natures most exquisite creations. In the web of life, they play an important role as pollinators; their presence is also an indicator of the ecological health of a particular habitat. Now comes a new twist to gardening. Butterfly gardens!  more

There is no doubt that owning a dog is a very enriching experience. Dogs will give you unconditional love. In their eyes we can do no wrong. Many experts agree that having a dog can be therapeutic. When looking into those big, soulful eyes filled with devotion, who can doubt it?  more

Got a green thumb? It is not only flowers and foliage that can look pleasing to the eye. Fruits and vegetables too can add a range of colours and textures to your garden.  more

What are the facts about eating organic?  more

Before you rush out and book that holiday, have you thought about what you will do with your pet?  more

With urban homes growing progressively smaller, garden space is decreasing proportionally, or simply does not exist.  more

Come summer and the outdoors bekon invitingly. Make the most of the fine weather by extending your living and dining areas into your garden.  more

Deciding on a pet for your family is a serious decision, and there are many factors to take into account.  more

If you've recently become the owner of your own patch of earth, and you fancy turning it into a contender for Garden & Home, then be sure to add these essential gardening tools to your shopping list and you'll be off to a great start to your new hobby!  more