garden elandsdrift

This is an already established garden, situated in the bufferzone of the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng, South Africa. The front garden of the house has been regenerated from a kikuyu lawn, to a natural garden with a mixture of indigenous and endemic grassland species consisting of wild grasses, bulbs and herbaceous plants typically found in the area. The garden has a  show of different colours and texture throughout the year. The new natural garden reduced the use of pesticides and fertilisers, maintenance and water and created a soft and unpretentious setting with a relaxed mood. The regenerated part of the garden was established in December 2013.



Photographs:  Copyright 2014  ©  Emmarie Otto