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Natural development

IN BRIEF

Where: Kyalami Gauteng

Size: 6000m²

Climate: Highveld

Owners: MartieandDanBarwick

Soil: Originallyclay, nowhighlyfortified with compost and worm casting

Style: Mix of exotics, indigenous and edible plants

Pockets of lush flower beds merge effortlessly within rural surroundings

hen Dan and Martie moved to Kyalami a little over three years ago, they knew that they had their work cut out for them. “I knew that transforming the 1½-acre plot into a garden that we could both enjoy was going to be a challenge, but we both love gardening and relished the

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