African Design Magazine ADM #43 August 2018 | Page 25

GRASSLAND GARDEN
including butterflies. This plant which
flowers into winter has been planted on
the outer edges of the mounding as it
requires little water. The small tree of
natural seeps and streams in grassland,
Leucosidea sericea (Ouhout), is doing
well close to the lawn. The red-flowered
perennial, Gerbera jamesonii (Barberton
daisy), which grows naturally in well-
drained grassland areas and the orange-
flowered perennial, Crocosmia aurea
(Falling Stars), provide stunning splashes
of colour between the grasses.
A final comment by the SALI judges was
that this was a remarkable project, well
executed and one of the designs that left
a lasting impression.
Article and photographs by Carol Knoll
Project team
Client: Jon and Liandri Middleton
Landscape architects: Insite
Landscape Architects
Landscape contractor: Life
Landscapes
Grassland plants: Wildflower
Nursery
Tree supplier: Just Trees
Sourcing other plants: Tshala
Plant Brokers
Cynodon ‘Gulf Green’ lawn sods:
Evergreen Turf
Soil enhancement products:
Turfnet
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