Gardens With Gav
Gardens with Gav brings you practical tips, design ideas, and inspiration for creating stunning gardens and landscapes in Johannesburg and Pretoria. From choosing the right plants and planning layouts to installing outdoor structures and managing ongoing maintenance, Gavin shares insights that make designing and caring for your garden easier — and more enjoyable. Whether you’re dreaming of a tranquil retreat, a vibrant entertaining space, or a completely new landscape, the blog shows how thoughtful design can transform your outdoor areas. Along the way, you’ll discover how The Landscape Design Company can help bring your garden to life, with tailored solutions, expert guidance, and creative touches that reflect your style and lifestyle.
Life in Gauteng moves quickly, and for many homeowners, weekends are too valuable to spend constantly mowing, watering, and pruning. The good news is that a beautiful garden does not have to come with a heavy maintenance schedule. With the right design choices and plant selection, creating a low-maintenance garden is entirely achievable, allowing you…
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Gauteng may be the smallest province in South Africa, but its gardens face some of the most unique landscaping challenges. With scorching summers, dry spells, chilly winters, and sudden storms, Gauteng gardens must cope with a wide range of weather conditions. To keep your garden green and flourishing throughout the year, thoughtful planning is essential.…
Not every homeowner in Gauteng has a large yard, but small spaces can still become breathtaking gardens with the right design approach. Compact areas offer an opportunity to be creative and intentional, transforming even the smallest corner into a relaxing outdoor retreat. At The Landscape Design Company, we help clients make the most of limited…
Continue Reading Turning Small Spaces into Beautiful Gardens
Creating a beautiful, functional outdoor space is more than just planting a few flowers or rolling out a lawn. Exceptional professional landscape design is intentional — it’s about crafting a design that balances form, function, and personality, transforming your outdoor area into a natural extension of your home. Every choice — from layout and plant…
Continue Reading Landscape Design Elements That Transform Your Outdoor Space
As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, now is the perfect time to get your garden ready for summer. Proper preparation ensures your outdoor space stays green, healthy, and vibrant throughout the hottest months. And it’s easier than you might think! Whether you’re working with a sprawling landscape or a small urban…
Continue Reading Get Your Garden Summer-Ready: Essential Tips for a Thriving Outdoor Space
Having a small garden doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful, functional outdoor space. With thoughtful landscaping design in Johannesburg and smart planting choices, even the most compact area can feel lush, vibrant, and full of life. Whether you live in an urban townhouse, an apartment, or a suburban estate in Gauteng, great design makes…
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