Under our hot African sun, water is precious. I love the huge variety of succulents, aloes and grasses that we have. They do not require much tender loving care or water, in fact they would be more than happy if you left them alone.I designed this garden for a very hot and dry area, it was a small garden and the clients wanted it to be low maintenance and modern.I became inspired with a colour pallet of bright yellows, sultry reds and bursts of orange from our aloes the stars of winter. Succulent gardens do not need to be placed at the back of the house. Left to be that arid dry dusty patch that the dogs kennel is put out of sight, where all the not so pretty stuff is thrown. In fact succulent gardens are very contemporary. Black pots set off the vivid colours of Euphorbia tirucalli.
Instead of leaving the earth bare create interesting shapes with ornamental gravels and pebbles.This contemporary path of floating cement steps leads the eye through the garden.A little courtyard where nothing grew became a very interesting space.
Aloe barberae are fantastic focal points in a garden and in a contemporary garden their architectural form is hard to beat. In this garden they complimented the architecture beautifully.Bold shapes softened by the soft grasses with aloes studded throughout the garden hold the promise of an amazing display in winter and the vibrant colours draw the eye to these architectural beauties.
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