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South Africa is home to the world’s smallest succulent plants (less than 10 mm) and the largest (the baobab).
Bearing in mind the high costs of water, the ”green” of our front garden can be costing us a small fortune. Consider having little or no grass, as lawn requires a great deal of watering to keep it looking healthy. Instead, consider a larger garden with plants that are appropriate to the climate that you live in.
Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration" - Lou Erickson
Through the years families may have many pets, including dogs, cats, birds and fish. At SPICE4LIFE we urge everyone who wants to share their life with an animal to visit a shelter and rescue one. You will save a life and find a companion that will appreciate what you have done for them for as long as they live.
“The difference between friends and pets is that friends we allow into our company, pets we allow into our solitude - Robert Brault
Latest Articles
Save money by washing your dog!
James Leach When you wash as many dogs as I do, as often as I do, I am always searching for ways that are going to making the washing process:
Taking it One Jump at a Time
Cipla They might be difficult to see but you can always tell when fleas are around, especially when they’re attacking your best friend.
Meet Africa’s Dog Whisperer
Archive It is hard to believe that at 27, dog behavioral specialist James Leech has accomplished what others in his field only hope to achieve in a lifetime.
Veg Cuisines for Canines and Their Companions
Archive Watch this pilot show featuring Dog Whisperer James Lech on SupremeMasterTV and get some ideas for vegetarian cuisines for canines and their companions (that’s us!)
Garden Patios
Spice4Life Archive The best way to start is by determining what type of potting arrangements you want to have. An attractive patio garden can be designed by using various sizes and shapes of containers, adding interest to the overall appearance of your garden.
The Dog Shaman Groom and Wash Technique for a Fur free home and car
Spice4Life Archive If you work with as many dogs as I do;or just have a single dog moult master of note; or have a mother in-law like I do that has Persian rugs all over the home that she can’t stand to vacuum daily due to excess dog hair;
Going super hero green with your dog
James Leach Going “green” has been on the top of many companies and individual’s marketing agenda for the last several years. The latest “fad” is MFM – Meat Free Mondays.
The Essential Gift for your Puppy
Spice4Life Archive It is puppy season and already my Vet friends are taking bookings non-stop for all those new little cute puppies. This includes my booking slots filling up due to the influx of new puppies and dogs.
Worm Farms - Save our Planet and your Money
Spice4Life Archive Worm Farms are the easiest way for anyone to help green our beautiful planet and save money!
Getting a dog for your child
Spice4Life Archive What is the best dog for my child? We get asked this question all the time and there really is no single answer. Almost any dog has the potential to be good with children.
Stop your cat from scratching the furniture
Spice4Life Archive Scratching is a natural part of your cat’s behaviour. Even if your cat has access outside, you might still get the occasional scratching happening indoors.
The importance of socializing your puppy at a young age
Spice4Life Archive Many people believe that the correct age to start training their dog is at 6 months. However, the best age for socialization is before your pup is 16 weeks old.
When home becomes a torture chamber
Cipla They might be difficult to see but you can always tell when fleas are around, especially when they’re attacking your best friend. For your pet, fleas create a painful and miserable cycle of biting and scratching.
Keeping adult dogs happy
Spice4Life Archive In this series of articles, I’ll discuss various ways of addressing basic problems most dog owners encounter at some point when owning a pet.
Pets and Holidays
Spice4Life Archive It’s that time of year again when we’re all starting to plan and look forward to our yearly holiday away from the hustle and bustle of work and home. But what about your pets?
Adopt a penguin
Spice4Life Archive The African penguin population is decreasing. Due to the historical exploitation of African penguin eggs and guano and ongoing oil pollution, only 10% of the original penguin population remains. There are only 50 000 breeding pairs of African Penguins remaining world-wide and they are considered vulnerable to extinction.
Top 10 tips on how to choose a pet that suits you
Annelise Kotze Whether you live alone, with a husband or partner or have kids, choosing a pet is not as easy a decision as it might seem. Some people are dog, cat, bird, fish or even exotic animal people. You need to know what type of pet you want, your time and energy for the animal and even your emotional state.
Caring for your pets over the holiday seasons
Christina De Carvalho As I watched my brothers and sisters one, by one, get adopted I waited and waited for my turn. One by one people came and peered into our cage and made strange ooh’s!, and ah’s! The excitement and anticipation got too much for me so I let out my loudest puppy bark and stood on my hind legs.
Fine feathered excursions
Karien de Villiers Birds are some of the most accessible wildlife available. In fact, there is almost no place on earth that does not boast some sort of feathered activity. South Africa is one of the world's best kept bird watching secrets.
