This week's column discusses cutting back ornamental grasses and the pros and cons of starting your own plants from seed in the winter.

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Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy ...

Avoid products that contain urea, as violets are sensitive to this ingredient. Should you cut dead flowers off African violet plants? Ideally, yes. Deadhead spent flowers and remove old ...

African violets are one of the most popular houseplants because of their diverse colors and easy culture. However, like other flowering houseplants, they are not problem-free. Not flowering.

African violets are apparently also picky when it comes to soil and growers are advised to buy potting soil specially formulated for African violets. Not only that, but you should also treat ...

UN aid agencies have started cutting back their global aid operations following the 90-day suspension of all foreign assistance ordered by the Trump administration, The Guardian reports.

The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) has reduced interest rates by 25 basis points and the cut is an opportunity for South African consumers in debt to manage their finances more effectively.