Creating beautiful landscapes for over 20 years
Creating beautiful landscapes for over 20 years
Do you often see your neighbors window looking into your garden? Or do you see a street light or garage roof instead of your wonderful plants? Perhaps you want to create a perfect sanctuary or haven with your garden? One that allows you to relax and feel screened from the hustle and bustle of day …
It is finally the season of regrowth, renewal and rebirth and we bet you’re excited to get into your garden and enjoy all of spring’s sweet rewards. But before you do, we urge you to get into this article – full of planting advice and tips for the different South African micro-climates. You’ll find everything …
Nothing beats the sight of little Cape Robin Chats hopping around in your garden. Such cheerful little creatures. As the duck in and out of the garden greenery I always hold my breath willing them to stay a little longer before flitting off. Recently I had noticed the robins more frequently than usually and was …
“Surprise me!” she said. “Give me colour and joy all year!” she said. “Hmm” I thought, “how fun to have something a little different as a brief!” after meeting my very sophisticated, glamorous new client last year. Surprises! Colour! Joy! What a brilliant challenge. Landscape trends come and go but some are perennial favourites – …
With water security becoming a real threat to this country, it is time that we reassess the way landscaping is done. While key words like water wise planting are bandied around, nothing fits the bill more than succulents. We are blessed with a great variety of succulents in this country. Their foliage is generally uniquely …
This is a very trendy landscape look at the moment. It is achieved using clean lines and uncluttered planting. It tends towards the formal landscape look, with a touch of one or two colors, to create interest throughout the landscape. It is relatively maintenance free, apart from when well defined hedges are incorporated into the …
Even though the West think of Japanese Gardens as one style; they are in fact many different approaches and philosophies, some based on traditional or spiritual meanings. They do, however, have some commonalities. Harmonious layouts are achieved by careful placement of objects and plants of different sizes, forms and textures. These are frequently contrasted between …
In Modernist designs asymmetry is vital; which is characterised by free flowing space and the use of light and dark. Views and vistas vary with one or more being emphasised. The design can be interpreted in more than one way. Sharp lines make the contrast between vertical and horizontal lines with water often being used …
This style of garden is seen across the world, however it is more prevalent in warmer climates where there is lush plant material and a jungle feel. The design is driven by texture and shape. Clearings are carved out of dense vegetation creating a sense of separation, with paths joining the clearings. Bark or soft …
Often recognised for their abundant planting, colour and apparent confusion, cottage gardens are traditionally simple and regular in layout, with a central path to the main door and rectangular beds on each side. Originally used by peasants as food gardens, the modern landscaper has less edible plants and more colour and scents to compensate for …
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