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In the case of point 1 above, McWades waste and a total of 485 cubes of waste has 2022, the estate recorded 190 mm of rain
recorded a total of 868 plants sold since the been processed into mulch. The chipping which did cause damage to the dams due
opening of the nursery in November 2022. machine has operated for a total of 101 to the strong flow of water. They have since
This comprised a combination of trees, hours since the beginning of August 2022. been rebuilt.
shrubs, groundcovers and trays sold. Feature planters have been installed
In the case of point 2, the total revenue The report also mentioned the following: at the West Gate entrance, making a
turnover since the nursery opened in Each McWades staff member received five major difference to the aesthetics of this
November 2022 was R15 135 – 00. sets of new uniforms, which has lead to a area. Cycads and aloes are the focal point
In the case of point 3, a total of 5956 very positive attitude and work ethic. and understory planting provides a low
plants were propagated from August to New store rooms have been set up, maintenance garden, re-using existing
December 2022. These ranged in bag sizes ensuring efficiency when collecting and plants that were on site.
from 0,5 to 20L bags, with 1L being the most offloading equipment.
popular bag size being used. The garden beds at the islands in front of Added value
In the case of point 4, the total number The Capital Hotel were upgraded using only McWades installed the nursery as an out-
of plants taken from the nursery and existing plants which were split, divided and of-pocket expense and a value-add to the
planted by residents between August and replanted. Garden beds were finished off estate. Even with a tight budget, they had to
December 2022 was 3635. They were also with the mulch produced at the chipping ensure that the nursery ‘looked spectacular’
planted throughout the estate in various yard, and this made a major difference to for the estate and its residents.
areas such as the north gate circle, Zimbali the outcome of the completed landscape. In addition, they have committed to
Drive, Westgate Corner, Zimbali Lodge By the end of November 2022, McWades delivering plant material purchased by
entrance, the golf course and numerous had completed the building of 14 beaver residents to their homes, at no charge.
streets. dams which successfully withstood and
In the case of point 5, the chipping survived the very heavy rains, with only Information and photos supplied by McWades
yard has received a total of 1530 cubes of minimal repair work needed. In December Landscapes n

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