Enjoy Your Garden for Longer This Winter

Enjoy Your Garden for Longer This Winter

When we think of winter in Durban, we usually count ourselves lucky. Our daytime temperatures are beautifully mild, and we skip the freezing frosts felt in the rest of South Africa. However, there are two winter factors we can’t escape: the sun setting much earlier...
Is Your Garden Working for You? (Part 3)

Is Your Garden Working for You? (Part 3)

Looking at Lawn, Planting and the Finishing Touches In the previous articles in this series, we looked at the structure of your garden, followed by its layout and features.The final step is to assess the elements that bring the garden to life — your lawn, planting and...
Is Your Garden Working for You? (Part 2)

Is Your Garden Working for You? (Part 2)

Looking at the Layout and Features of Your Garden In the first article in this series, we looked at how to assess your garden in a simple, logical way, starting with the structure – the parts that affect how everything else works. The next step is to look at how...
Is Your Garden Working for You? (Part 1)

Is Your Garden Working for You? (Part 1)

For some people, the answer is obvious — there are areas that need attention or things that aren’t functioning as they should. For others, it’s less clear. The space might look fine, but something feels off, or it has untapped potential. Looking at everything at once...
From Dead Space to Dream Space

From Dead Space to Dream Space

Many gardens have corners or sections that simply aren’t being used. They can be difficult to access, they’re just an empty patch of lawn or they can be spaces that never seem to suit any particular purpose. In some cases, areas remain waterlogged or awkward to...
Get Your Garden Rain-Ready

Get Your Garden Rain-Ready

Durban’s summer storms bring welcome rain, but too much at once can cause serious issues in your garden. Below are the key issues to watch for — plus simple DIY stabilisers and the long-term solutions Creative Landscapes uses to keep your garden protected and...