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GARDENING

GARDEN OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to our June Garden winner, Mr P Grobler of 11 Miller Crescent.

Embracing simplicity and sophistication

he world is often characterised by serve as focal points and bring a sense of can contribute to a garden’s elegance.
excess and extravagance. There’s timelessness to the space.
Tno need for that – because true While the trimmed grasses may differ from
beauty lies in simplicity. This month’s A rusty street sign adds whimsy and artistic the typical expanse of lush greenery one
winning garden adheres to the concept flair while also serving a practical purpose. might expect, they reveal the homeowner’s
“less is more” with its extraordinary blend This unassuming sign blends in with the commitment to seasonal maintenance and
of simplicity, sophistication and organic natural surroundings, elevating the overall to curating a space that remains ever-
charm. There’s a careful selection of aesthetics of the garden. evolving.
natural elements – clearly, the gardener
has an eye for detail. The brown pebbles used to round off the The winning garden serves as a reminder
garden beds invite a sense of harmony and that simplicity and sophistication are
Driftwood and tree root garden decor: The balance. These simple additions serve as not mutually exclusive. It’s all about
innovative use of these natural elements reminders that even the smallest detail understated elegance.

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