Gardens & Pools guides
Local guides for Gardens & Pools in Bloubergstrand and along the West Coast.
GuideHow to plant a waterwise garden in Cape Town
Choose Cape Floristic Region species like Proteas and Ericas, plant in autumn or spring, water carefully for the first three months, and…
GuideHow to choose a landscaper on the West Coast
A professional landscaper who understands coastal conditions, holds SALI membership, and works from a proper brief will save you money and heartbreak.
GuideHow to Garden in Coastal Sandy Soil on the West Coast
West Coast sandy soil favours hardy fynbos and strandveld plants that thrive in low-nutrient, well-drained conditions without heavy watering or fertilising.
GuideHow to plan a low water garden for the Cape Town West Coast
A low-water West Coast garden works with sandy soil, salt wind and sparse rain by using fynbos plants, deep compost, and thoughtful…