Fynbos, often perceived as rugged and dull by casual observers, is, in fact, a realm of remarkable diversity. This is especially true regarding colour, shapes, and textures, surpassing many other plant kingdoms. A Unique World of Flora The Fynbos biome, aptly named...
KEEP WARM AND COSY THIS WINTER with your own fire pit With all the cold, rain and freezing temperatures of winter, you might find it challenging to stay warm. This is especially true if you still want to use and enjoy your garden space. A fire pit in your garden, with...
This blog lists shrubs, small trees, and other shrub-like plants that you can use as architectural form plants to create an eye-catching piece in your garden. When you add a couple of carefully chosen trees and shrubs and other shrub-like plants, you can go far in...
Who wouldn’t want to follow the path of lights in the garden into the cool night air? So you’ve spent hours perfecting your garden. Perhaps you had help from a professional garden design company to create the perfect garden. You considered the most functional layout,...
Love your Garden Birds? We love birds too! Here at Cape Contours Landscaping, we are thinking about our feathered friends who add much life and joy to our gardens. As much as March and April are excellent months to do Autumn Garden Maintenance, it is also the...
What is companion planting in the garden? It’s now a well-known fact that certain plants grow better when planted near each other. The saying “Better Together” applies to specific combinations of plants planted close to each other. We can even refer to...
