Indigenous Landscapers

There is an increasing awareness of the value of indigenous plants in landscaping because of their practicality, aesthetic appeal and positive impact on the environment.

Conservation gardening offers you the following advantages:

There are more than 36 000 species of flowering plants indigenous to Southern Africa.

The result is an exciting cross-section of trees, shrubs, ground-covers and climbers to choose from.

By planting indigenous, you can impart some of the poignant beauty and balance of the African bush to your garden. Experience the magic of a bushveld sunset in your own backyard!

Harmonious themes, from semi-desert to sub-tropical can be created using exclusively indigenous plants.

The natural tranquility that can be achieved will provide a relaxing and stimulating environment for you and your children.

The aromatic nature of many indigenous plants will add a new dimension of appreciation to your garden.

You can make a tremendous contribution to the environment by planting indigenous. Birds, insects, reptiles and other African animals are adapted to utilise African plants for food and shelter.

By planting exotics, you effectively destroy the base of the ecosystem. This dramatically depletes the diversity of life in your garden, particularly birdlife.

In contrast, conservation gardening attracts a tremendous diversity of birds and other animals.

A plant can be a pyramid of life, an integrated member of the food web, or it can be an essentially sterile showpiece.

Planting indigenous will strongly reflect your concern for the environment.

Southern Africa is periodically subjected to low rainfall conditions and indigenous plants are therefore generally drought resistant.

Many are fast growing shade trees and screeners and there is an excellent selection of evergreen and deciduous plants.

Indigenous plants are naturally adapted to the sometimes extreme local conditions.

Less maintenance such as pest control, pruning and watering is required.

The strong trend toward increased environmental awareness has resulted in the emergence of a more discerning home buyer, who will be attracted to an indigenous garden with its natural beauty and abundant bird life.

An indigenous garden will lend your property a unique African atmosphere, thereby promoting its individuality and identity.

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