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FEATURE

JAPI DESIGNER PLANTERS

Brand new in SA!

lanters have always been a passion of cracking experienced and homeowners alike was exactly as
Hingham Nursery owner Julie Scragg. with many old-generation expected. Everyone who came past was
PThe nursery, currently the largest materials. The cutting-edge range also ‘blown away’ by how such a lightweight
garden centre in Durban, was originally comes with a 10-year factory warranty. planter could be so stylish. “Now THESE,
started in 1975 by Julie’s mother Esme. I like!” was heard repeatedly as visitors
Julie has been growing the business since Japi’s durability and UV protection allows passed the stand.
1987 and has landscaped over 250 gardens for use both indoors and outdoors, and
from scratch in the Mount Edgecombe drainage holes are optional for those who Julie and Gillian are very excited about
Estate, while it was still developing. She has prefer to avoid drip trays. what the future holds. A major challenge
faithfully serviced her large client base for has been supplying the demand during
more than 30 years. YOU CAN BUY THEM ONLINE the factory’s busy season as container
Julie’s experience in landscaping new bookings were also hard to come by at
Julie has been importing pots for many homes, and her eye for new developing this time. However 3 containers arriving
years and when the opportunity for the sole design trends is what made her decision only weeks apart has really boosted
agency of Japi pots came across her desk, to take on the Japi agency a ‘no-brainer’. stock levels and the pots are “flying” off
she knew immediately that South Africa Japi’s light weight has enabled cost the shelves. Several new colours have
needed them. effective distribution and delivery to the been introduced and every container
most far-flung places through the ‘Japi brings a couple of new exciting styles.
Japi by Hingham’s amazing range of by Hingham’ online store. Shipping is
planters are the latest in an upmarket, free for purchases over R2 500.00. Have a look at www.japibyhingham.com
stylish collection of plant pots from Brazil. – to see the full range.
The imported range has attractive finishes Gillian Wood has joined Julie in running
and colours with exciting styles which the Japi division of Hingham. Together Julie and Gillian may be contacted on
complement current design trends. The they very successfully introduced the 082 895 8701 / 060 995 3103 for advice
polyresin material is lightweight and Japi range at Decorex in Johannesburg on what Japi pots, and plants, will work
durable, putting an end to the issue of last year. The reception by designers for you. n

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