WHO LIVES HERE?
Wayne and Charlene Louw and their two Miniature Dachshunds, Russel and Mia
WHERE Wellington
SIZE OF GARDEN 600m2
TYPE OF SOIL Granitic clay soil
AGE OF GARDEN 5 years
“Ilove having colour in my garden and in my home. This, combined with our extremely hot summers, informed my plant choices and the layout of my garden,” says Charlene.
“I knew exactly what I wanted to plant, and where. A garden with lavender and roses near our bedroom was a must, and I wanted an organic vegetable and herb garden, as well as an orchard that included peach, plum and apricot trees. I find water very calming so I wanted to install water features in the various garden rooms and to have enough seating areas where we can relax.”
The Louws moved into this development on a Wellington wine estate in August 2018 and Charlene started the garden in January 2019.
“The first order of business was to get the low walls, retaining walls and the boma built. I enlisted someone to
