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GARDEN OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to our August Garden winner, Mr J Du Toit of 16 Locke Street.

Reflecting the beauty of winter

espite the cold fronts we’ve cycads standing tall and majestic, while creating an enchanting contrast against the
endured this season, our winning a fake olive tree serves as an evergreen cooler tones of winter.
Dgarden has maintained its lush, centrepiece. Its branches, swaying
neatly manicured green lawn along with gracefully in the wind, provide a touch This garden is neat and sophisticated. The
some exquisite plants. of drama. strategic placement of the plants results in
a cohesive and refined composition.
There are duranta hedges, their rich A standout feature is the Nandina,
foliage serving as an elegant backdrop also known as the Sacred Bamboo, This garden reminds us that winter need
for the rest of the garden. Visitors will injecting splashes of red amid the winter not be a season of dullness in the garden. It
enjoy the fragrance of rosemary as they backdrop. Its red and orange foliage add just takes planning and passion to create a
walk through the garden. There are warmth and excitement to the scene, sanctuary that thrives in all seasons.

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