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GARDENS OF ITALY

ardens of Italy in Kyalami, The products are made from silicone rubber
Johannesburg, is a manufacturer moulds which are renewed from time to
Gand distributor of classic garden time when they start to wear out after a
ornaments. Owned and run by Marco period of about ten years. The concrete
Schmidt and his wife Uli, the company was used comprises a supersand aggregate
established in 1970 by his Italian mother (a combination of sand and gravel) and
and German father. With their combined cement, which is mixed on site in the work
artistic flair and precision in mould making area adjacent to the 800m2 showroom.
and manufacturing, they established a Once the pieces have been cast, they are
successful business offering a wide range of removed from the moulds, sand-papered and
locally made products for landscaping. The smoothed manually to remove imperfections
pieces are suitable for both residential and for the final finish.
corporate environments.
Staff members have been trained over the
The concrete ornaments available include years by Marco, who undertakes the required
fountains, water features, vases, statues, quality control on every piece produced.
corner mounted pieces, bird baths, wall
panels, benches, tables, masks, columns With water features being a favourite in
and bases, busts, flower boxes, lamp stands many gardens and landscaped settings,
and many more. Items can sometimes also the company also supplies the necessary
be custom made to designers’ or architects’ pumps and water jets needed for efficient
specifications if a distinctive type of feature operation. Jet rings that spray water are
or ornament is required. popular and water proofing is not required,
except for very large dams suited to office
parks, driveways, traffic circles or wedding
venues.
Although the concrete items are usually cast
in a standard grey speckled colour or antique
finish, other variations are possible and
different paint techniques can create pieces
in sandstone, black or bronze.
Gardens of Italy supplies nurseries,
garden centres, private residences, estates
and complexes, mainly in and around
Johannesburg and Pretoria. The items are
packed in cardboard and felt to protect them
during transportation, and different delivery
vehicles are used, depending on the size of
the order.

For further information phone 011 700 3700, email info@gardens-of-italy.com or visit www.gardens-of-italy.com
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