African Design Magazine ADM #43 August 2018 | Page 18

GRASSLAND GARDEN
STYLISED GRASSLAND
GARDEN
PROVIDES WILD AMBIENCE
HOUSE MIDDLETON, SANDTON, GAUTENG
This garden includes a number of ‘rooms’ but veldgrass interspersed with
appropriate herbaceous species is the predominant feature both on the
pavement, up one side of the higher terrace and on the extensive mounding
surrounding the boma area. Although it is largely planted with South
African indigenous species, it is not locally focused soft landscaping. It is,
however, a great example of water wise plant selection and attention to
detail in both design and execution, as stated in the Judges’ appraisal for
the South African Landscapers Industry (SALI) 2018 Gold Award won by Life
Landscapes.
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