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PROJECT

Textured mass planting with xerophitic plant species Aloe thraskii in full bloom

thrysifolia (red tinged), K.sexangularis (red), concrete with granite inlays, flamed and *creating the site topography by importing
Senecio crassiafolius (blue), Senecio ‘Shreks polished for an enhanced nightscape. bulk topsoil mould and berms;
ears’ (grey) and Euphorbia mauritanica Polished pebble seats are associated with *improving erosion control and runoff soil;
(turquoise). Cotyledon spp., Ruschia. pedestrian activities. *preparing soil depths for planting;
Delosperma spp and Portulacaria spp. *planting of trees and groundcovers; and
represent the low maintenance xeriscape Landscape installation, irrigation *post installation maintenance.
mix. and maintenance
Hard landscaping elements include Billy Blackbeard of Idube Landscaping was Ethekwini Water was unable to supply
packed rock, graphite paving, walking responsible for the following installation 50mm water metres and the entire project
and cycling pathways. Circles are exposed aspects: was a ‘dry land installation’, relying on
rainfall and water carts – a true xeriscape.
Stormwater harvesting can be used to
irrigate the landscaped areas, if required.
The client’s transformation agenda
required that 40% of the project be
completed by an emerging contractor
for both landscaping and irrigation.
Due to financial difficulties, only two
of the original three phases have been
completed.

Ongoing post-installation maintenance
involves different species being replaced
seasonally. New growth cutting after the
flowering season ensures the succession
of the landscape. LSA

PROJECT TEAM
Client: Tongaat Hulett Developments
Developer: Tongaat Hulett Property
Landscape Architects: Uys & White
Environmental Consultants: Kinvig &
Associates
Landscape Contractor: Idube Landscaping
Information and photos supplied by Uys &
White Landscape Architects.

Aloe rupestris and Erythrina lysistemon against the Umhlanga backdrop

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