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Gardening

indigenous plants: nature-Based

solutions for sustainaBle spaces

Practical applications across our
divisions
• Life Landscapes and Kingfisher
Landscaping use indigenous plants
in both large-scale developments and
residential gardens, ensuring long-term
environmental success.
• Life indoors incorporates hardy, locally
adapted indoor species that thrive in
interior conditions while requiring less
A t Life Green Group, sustainability soil types, and climate extremes. Because • Life and Earth uses indigenous species in
water and care.
of this, they offer several long-term
is more than a goal – it’s a
ecological restoration and environmental
advantages:
why
That’s
mindset.
we’re
to
projects
rehabilitation
support
launching our Green Tip series:
practical advice for greener living and • Low water use: Indigenous plants are sustainable land use.
design. This tip is simple but powerful drought-tolerant and water-wise. Whether the space is commercial, residential,
– choosing indigenous plants to create • Minimal maintenance: Less need for indoor, or ecological, indigenous planting
thriving, sustainable spaces. fertilisers, pesticides, or interventions. provides lasting beauty and environmental
• Environmental resilience: They stabilise value.
Why indigenous plants matter soil, reduce erosion, and prevent invasive
Indigenous (or native) plants are species species. Choosing the right plants
that naturally occur in a specific region. • Biodiversity support: Indigenous Not all “local” plants are ideal for every site.
They’ve evolved over time to thrive in local plants provide food and shelter for local That’s why our teams work with clients to
conditions – including rainfall patterns, pollinators, birds, and insects.
select the right indigenous species based on:
• Site-specific conditions (sun, shade, soil
type)
• Aesthetic and functional needs
• Long-term sustainability goals
Choosing indigenous plants is a small action,
but it has a big impact. It’s a nature-based
solution that’s good for the environment,
cost-effective, and beautiful to live with.

Want to green your space the right way?
Whether you’re designing a garden, a
commercial landscape, or an indoor display,
our team is here to help you make the right
planting decisions.

Get in touch with us today.

www.lifegreengroup.co.za

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