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PROJECT

looked after. Quick valves were installed
close to each unit, allowing for the
selective irrigation of gardens as and when
necessary.

The garden group regularly adjusts the
automatic systems according to season,
ensuring that the gardens receive enough
water at the correct time of day. This not
only guarantees the health and vitality of
the plants but also ensures that water is
used sparingly to conserve resources.
SaLi awards of Excellence
The garden group entered Hillstead for
the SAlI Awards of Excellence in two
categories: Maintenance and Landscape
Construction with Design by Others. Their
efforts were recognised by the judges,
who commented that the installation of
the gardens had been of a high standard.
In addition, as plants reached maturity,
In early summer, this entrance is filled with blooms from the Agapanthus ‘Nana’ hybrid the gardens “have filled up and are visually
appealing, creating a pleasant ambience.”

Regarding maintenance, they said that
this was meticulously done, with fine
attention to detail. Well-chosen plants
fulfil the client’s brief and are allowed to
grow as they are meant to be, as naturally
as possible, with the exception of the
Freylinias, but under the circumstances
these have to be trimmed into shape.
The management and staff appear to
be passionate and informed about plant
care and maintenance, with the input of a
horticulturist.”

Conclusion
The project was a successful collaboration
between the team, and the client’s brief
for a naturalistic, indigenous landscape
was met through the use of lush planting
and larger trees, as well as the creation of a
cohesive landscape for the complex. n
This boundary garden is a good example of seasonal changes; the grasses go dormant in winter, changing
from a lush green to light brown

The islands between sections in the complex provide shade as well as focal points to contrast the vast paved areas

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