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landscapes.
his small garden of 160m2 with it
receives very little sunlight was co
extensive home renovations, in on
The landscape construction and i
done by Cape Contours Landscape
awarded the trophy for the most
plants, and innovative ways in wh
used and combined. Cara Smith o
the landscape designer and she ch
old-fashioned varieties that are se
Cape Contours was involved from an early stag
of the home, which gave them the opportunity
landscape design in conjunction with the build
client brief was that the small garden be forma
a contemporary style to complement the archit
of the house. Structurally, the garden needed to
direction to the front door instead of to the kitc
had previously been confusing for visitors. The
entertainment and seating area off the kitchen
softening of the high boundary walls and front
was also a necessity in the brief. Every effort w
client in visualising the concept.
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According to Cape Contours: “The overall size
garden made for a challenging design. Long an
Photographs courtesy of Cape Contours