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             The uniquely South African feel of

             the entire Waterfall development has

             been carefully crafted by landscapers

             and gardeners, who have made use

             of an indigenous landscaping policy

             that ensures that plant life thrives in

             the Highveld climate.

















            T      he tranquil residential      mentions that some plants from      and come in red, yellow, orange

                                                the Western Cape, like Proteas and
                                                                                    and purple.” The added benefit
                   estates in the vibrant urban
                   development that is Waterfall,
                                                                                    bloom in winter, ensuring a year-
                   are managed by a team of     indigenous shrubs, do well within the   of these hardy plants is that they
                                                development and adhere to the water-
             dedicated professionals. Two of the   wise policy. “Some of the plants and   round colourful environment.
             people responsible for maintaining   trees in Waterfall Hills Mature Lifestyle
             the aesthetic of the residential estates   Estate, for example, are from the Cape,   Aloes also get a lot of attention
             on Waterfall are Lizelle van Eck,   and they adapt very easily,” she says.   within the estates and are excellent
             Landscape Maintenance Site Manager                                     as focus pieces. They are hardy,
             from Life Landscapes, and Emile    We asked Emile what types of plants   colourful, and water-wise. Specific
             Bolton, Landscaping Project Manager   would suit a home garden in Waterfall.   varieties mentioned by Emile, that
             from Southern Turf Management.     “A good one to start with would     residents can consider planting,
                                                be Aristida grass for a back border,   include Aloe Cooperi, Aloe Marlothi,
             We recently spoke to Lizelle and   in the middle perhaps look at Aloe   and exciting hybrid varieties such as
             Emile to glean some insight into   Cooperi and for the front, low-growing   Aloe Egoli and an Aloe Fire Chief.
             Waterfall’s unique landscape, as well   plants, such as Aptenia, work well,”
             as to gather some useful tips for   he says. This combination makes for   Lizelle and Emile then shared some
             residents to employ, to keep their own   a beautiful multi-level effect, and   great tips for trees – something
             gardens ‘Africa Zen’ as Emile puts it.   the Aptenia is a ground cover that   that can often be neglected.
                                                grows quickly and is frost resistant.
             Both are quick to mention that                                         “There is quite a bit of sand in the
             residents should avoid exotic plants.   “For splashes of colour, we use   area, which means a lot of your
             While Waterfall’s landscape is made   Vygies,” he continues. “They produce   fertiliser will leech with a good
             up mostly of Highveld flora, Lizelle   a powerful explosion of colour,   5mm of rain, which triggers a lower

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