SCAPE | July 2022 | SALI Awards of Excellence | Vol. 82 by Paper Plane Publications

JULY 2022

SALI AWARDS

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WELCOME TO THE JULY ISSUE OF SCAPE MAGAZINE July is our contractor’s issue, and aptly themed because of our blooming annual partnership with the South African Landscapers Institute. It is a prestigious issue where the members of SALI are placed in the spotlight for their amazing design, build and maintenance projects that are greening South Africa’s schools, corporate and retail sectors, residential developments and specialist spaces. This is our SALI Awards of Excellence Issue, and (needless to say) you are in for a fantastic read! It has been a rather exciting awards season for the SALI firms involved, as this year’s event took place live, with the gorgeous backdrop of the Drakensberg’s Champagne Sports Resort, ‘setting the stage for a spirited awards ceremony. The team at SCAPE would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the firms who entered projects into this year’s awards season, and we look forward to welcoming you all at our very own trade show titled Scape SA: The Trade Show, being held on the 21st of October 2022 at the CTICC. Wherever you are based, it is well worth the trek, so book your tickets and be there! A full day of exciting and engaging seminars awaits.

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CONTENTS

11 One on One Let’s Hear It from Our SALI Shield of Excellence Winners, GvH Landscapes

20 Fun at the Awards

22 SALI Awards 2022 Take Your Place Forewords and Welcoming Speeches from the SALI and SAGIC Leadership

26 Meet the SALI Awards of Excellence Judges

28 Meet the SALI Awards of Excellence Executive Committee (EXCO)

SALI Awards Category Winners

The Evergreen Turf Trophy for Best Specialised Turf Construction

The Mayford Floating Trophy for Best Use of Colour in the Landscape

GvH Landscapes, House Keller

Turfworx, Pezula Championship Golf Course

The SALI Chairperson's Discretionary Award

76 66 The Reliance Compost Trophy for Best Specialised Construction

44 The Trophy for Best Novice Entry in 2022

The Atlantic Fertilisers Trophy for Best Landscape Design & Construction GvH Landscapes, House Keller

Turftech, Welkom Volkskool

Kenton Garden Services, House Heffer

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49 The Andreas STIHL Trophy for Best Landscape and Turf Maintenance

The Bristlecone Nursery Floating Trophy for Most Innovative and Original Use of Plant Material

Countryline Africa, OxGlen Precinct and Turfworx, Thesen Island

Simon Clements Garden & Landscape Design, House McCormack

The Just Trees Trophy for Best Landscape Construction with Design by Others

The Tshala Plant Brokers Trophy for Best Environmental Landscape Work

Greenacres Landscapes, Rustenburg Mall and Conmar Horticulture, KwaDukuza People's Park

McWades Landscapes, The Executive Estate Conservancy

The SALI Shield of Excellence in Landscaping GvH Landscapes, House Keller

81 SALI Awards Issue 2022 Judges’ Commentary

84 Double Gold Awards and Editor's Picks

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SA L I S HIE LD O F E XCE LLE N CE

W I NNERS, GVH LAND SCA P E S

ONE ON ONE

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Q: What does it mean to have so many projects year-on-year, garner rave reviews at the SALI Awards of Excellence? It makes all the blood, sweat and tears that go in to creating the gardens, well worth it! It motivates us to continue presenting our best, and raising the bar.

Q: When you entered House Keller, House Du Preez and House Du Plessis, did you anticipate they would perform so well, winning awards, a trophy and the coveted SALI Shield of Excellence? We had a feeling that we would win the Mayford Trophy for 'Best Use of Colour in a Landscape,' as for all the other trophies, we didn’t have a clue! We have been working at winning the Shield for 16 years. After not being able to have an event for 2 years, I (Graham von Hoesslin) was very excited to be able to attend this event in person, and to see everyone again, but, Murphy's Law... I came down with COVID-19 and could not attend. My right hand, Bridget Robertson, and partner in the business, my father, Richard von Hoesslin, were there to receive the awards on behalf of the business. It was such an incredible feeling when all the updates started coming in via WhatsApp, it took a couple of days for the realisation to really sink in. We congratulated our incredible teams with a braai and mini award service, for which they were very grateful and the 'awards high' feeling, is still echoing through the office. GVH LANDSCAPES

Q: What about House Keller makes it so unique? The client’s brief was colour, colour and more colour, with textures and indigenous planting. We were given complete artistic freedom on this job. Graham’s plant knowledge and knowledge of the area's microclimate

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13 House Halamandres, Plettenberg Bay

House Halamandres, Plettenberg Bay

Sp an ish

is what stood this job in good stead. It took a lot of attention to detail and sourcing of plant material from a number of different suppliers across the country.

Q: What was the most rewarding element of this project? Seeing the SALI National Judge, Sbu Dladla, walk into the garden and all he could say was ‘WOW’ in complete awe! As well as the client’s absolute joy that she gets out of her beautiful garden.

Q: We see you do a lot of rooftop gardens and urban greening – tell us a little more about this element as a growing trend for homeowners? People are wanting to break away from the concrete jungles of the cities and incorporate the landscape as a major element into the living space and blending with the natural environment. Bringing the natural environment and ecosystem as an integral part of the, often ‘harsh,' man-made structures has become a key factor in softening the environment and bringing nature to your doorstep.

Q: Tell us a little about your team? How many members work on your projects, and do you design and install most of your projects? We have 4 teams, and 3 maintenance teams of 5 staff -with each team having a dedicated manager! These 3 maintenance teams dedicate their days to looking after our 90 maintenance gardens. Our landscaping team is made up of 20 staff with 2 managers.The landscaping teams are split into smaller teams, each with their own skillset. We have a dedicated pruning team, irrigation installation team, hard landscaping team and planting team – each team is trained in their specific skillset. In total, we have 50 employees. Operations Manager, Driaan Terblanche, manages the daily operational running of the business. Our financial team based in Franschhoek consists of my father, Richard von Hoesslin, and our Bookkeeper, Shirley Sampson. We have a General Manager, Bridget Robertson, she is a qualified Horticulturist and oversees the running of the maintenance department, general administration and financial tasks, putting our designs into AutoCAD, client liaising, etc. and then, myself, Graham, the head landscaper and the artist behind our beautiful gardens. We design and install 99.9% of our projects.

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Rethink. Reshape. Reimagine. Reignite. These ideas of shifting to adapt to our environment, of growing to support change, reimagining a new normal and looking ahead to the buildings and landscapes of the future... These are at the core of our professional endeavour and innately make us who we are… The build industry professionals of South Africa. SCAPE: The Trade Show is all about looking ahead, imagining, and reimagining the future of the build industry. Harnessing her many nuances, moving boldly towards a new horizon… Together. We are here to create identity and to recreate it too. We are here to build spaces that support and connect to a diverse set of voices, ones that are future conscious and ones that grow out of challenges. We are here to ignite the voice of artisans, architects, developers, landscape traders, design minds and build industry professionals. To be able to borrow from each other and to share this experience is an exciting and necessary moment for the industry. You’re invited to attend a full day of future-forward themed seminars, hosted by local and international industry icons and to browse the latest products and innovations available to the industry! CPD points will be awarded to SAPOA, SAIA, UDISA, IID, ILASA and SALI members for seminars attended and (wait there is more) our seminar package is free for any other association accredited professional to arrive and engage with on the day! As simple as that. Let's look ahead... Together! Welcome to SCAPE: The Trade Show

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FUN AT THE AWARDS

SALI National Administrator, Corné Nothnagel, and SANA's Operations Manager, Gerdie Olivier.

Gafley Carelse (SALI National Chairperson), Marcus Govender (KZN SALI Chairperson) and Sbu Dladla (SALI National Judge).

SALI National Chairperson, Gafley Carelse and Sbu Dladla, SALI National Judge.

Kate Johnson (KZN SALI Administrator) and Gauteng SALI Exco member, Melanie Belcher-Vosges.

(From left) Stefan Cloete of Evergreen Turf, Rudi Kruger of STIHL, Peter Runkel of Atlantic Fertilisers and Omphile Sehoole of Mayford.

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Director of Countryline Africa, Richard Wijnberg, and SALI National Chairperson, Gafley Carelse pose for a cheeky, celebratory snapshot.

SANA and SALI members hastily take their place at the awards as the event unfolds.

Gafley Carelse (National SALI Chairperson), Kate Johnson (KZN SALI Administrator), Corné Nothnagel (National & Gauteng SALI Administrator), Gaynor Demas (Cape SALI Administrator), Laurel Cadle-Barber (Cape SALI Chairperson), Melanie Belcher-Vosges (Gauteng SALI Chairperson) and Marcus Govender (KZN SALI Chairperson).

SALI Shield of Excellence winners , Bridget-Lisa Robertson and Richard von Hoesslin of GvH Landscapes, receive a congratulatory hug from SALI National Judge of 2018, Morne Faulhammer.

SALI National Judge of 2022, Sbu Dladla.

SALI AWARDS 2022

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TAKE YOUR PLACE

South African Landscapers Institute 2022 Awards of Excellence

Gathering in person has never been more exciting than at this years’ SALI Awards of Excellence! The South African Green Industries Council Convention was a resounding success and it’s where we set the scene for the annual SALI Awards of Excellence, spotlighting and awarding the landscape designers and contractors making waves within the industry. The venue: the picturesque Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg which has provided the perfect backdrop to an inspiring awards season. 23

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THE FOREWORD ANNEMARIE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, Chairman of SAGIC

It seems to be almost surreal to think that we already planned a SAGIC Convention halfway through 2022. If we look over our shoulder at the events of the past three years, we are delighted that the SALI, SANA, and SAGIC Awards Ceremony can be held in person again. There is, of course, a time and place for online and virtual prize-giving ceremonies, but we believe that looking someone in the eyes while handing over their certificate or trophy is far more exciting and rewarding for both the recipients and judges alike. Every year, this event is the biggest opportunity for SALI members to showcase their hard work. Seeing their names in print is probably something many companies could only dream of when starting out! To top it all off, who doesn't enjoy being recognised for a job well done? Although COVID-19 cases come and go in waves, we can all agree that life is slowly but surely starting to return to normal. We will always remember the massive impact this pandemic had on our lives, and its footprint will remain in our memory for many years to come. Thankfully, these unprecedented times couldn't curb the enthusiasm and growth of the landscape industry: the judges were able to visit sites and cast their votes, honouring the accomplishment of each new project. On behalf of the recipients, thank you to everyone involved in the huge task of compiling the details. We are thrilled that we will at last be able to see the smiling and proud faces of the recipients in real life!

Congratulations to every person and company who received an award. You have all done an amazing job.

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A FOREWORD BY GAFLEY CARELSE Despite the challenges faced by some of our members due to the current economic environment, we are thrilled by the level of participation at this year's Awards of Excellence. Meeting in person has been a fantastic reprise to the ceremonies of years gone by, and it has truly been an event welcomed by all involved. This year, we received a total of 116 entries over the 7 awards categories with, interestingly, the most significant increase being seen in the Landscape and Turf Maintenance category. Once again, SALI members delivered an exceptionally high standard of work (as commended by the judges), and we were pleased to see new entrants in all regions receiving silver and gold awards.

SBU DLADLA

Competition for the trophy winners was tight, which means the calibre of portfolios with winners in two of the trophy categories had to be split between two recipients. The SALI National Executive Committee would like to express their sincere gratitude to our National Judge, Sbu Dladla, and his team of regional judges for their exceptional work and precious time devoted during the SALI Awards of Excellence.

GAFLEY CARELSE

FOREWORD BY SBU DLADLA Who Are We? When someone asks you who you are, your response would probably be your first name and surname. Perhaps even your nickname or other special quirks relating to what you prefer to be called. For example, I would say: 'My name is Sbu Dladla. I'm the coolest Zulu guy in the green industry.' However, the question, 'Who are you?' is often misunderstood, which is why it is almost always followed by, "What do you do?' Now that is the question that seeks to discover our footprint on this earth and in this lifetime. It defines us and encapsulates our true character. In landscaping, what we do is embedded in the details of our maintenance programmes, construction schedule and materials, designs, and client relations. With every project we do, we are given an opportunity to express ourselves in a way that many can look at and say: 'I know who did that!' It is the greatest pleasure and honour to travel throughout the country to see everyone's work and to meet all of you in person. Let us continue to leave ourselves on every square metre we touch for generations to come.

As always, ngiyabonga kakhulu! 25

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MEET THE SALI AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE JUDGES JUDGES FROM WESTERN CAPE

ANTOINETTE DE BEER

CHRISTINE PRICE

Landscape Architect and Director of ARLA

Landscape Architecture Lecturer at the University of Cape Town

JUDGES FROM KZN

HILTON MACLARTY

JO-ANNE HILLIAR

Landscape Designer at ProGreen Designs

Landscape Designer at Landscape Design Consultants International

DIRK SMIT Landscape Architect and Lecturer at the University of Cape Town and Inscape

HILDA STANFLIET (Senior Regional Judge) Horticulturist at Master Organics

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JUDGES FROM GAUTENG

CHRISTA OTTO

DR. IDA BREED

KARA-LEE PRINSLOO

HENK BUITENDACH

KAREN BOTES

Landscape Architect and Director of COTTONTREE Landscapes

(Senior Regional Judge) Landscape Architecture Lecturer at the University of Pretoria

Landscape Technology and Horticulture Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology

Golf Course Superintendent

Landscape Architecture Lecturer at the University of Pretoria

KAREN MARAIS

KARYN RICHARDS

LANA SANDERSON

LEON SCHOLTZ

ROY TRENDLER

Editor

Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology

Horticulturist and Owner of Bristle Cone Nursery

Author

Landscape Architect and Director of Ochre Office

SALI NATIONAL JUDGE

SBU DLADLA Landscape Design Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology

"It is when you allow your eyes and mind to see the greater effect of the installation — be it on a large or small scale — that you truly appreciate what has been created. This year, I could not help but feel that there is a renewed energy, to do better in realms that are not purely landscapes." -Karen Marais, Landscape Architect and Director of Ochre Office

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MEET THE SALI AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE EXCO REGIONAL EXCO - KZN

ALISTAIR MCWADE

DR JONATHAN FOLEY

MARCUS GOVENDER

TANIA KOLOZSVARI

WARREN HORSLEY

ZINHLE NKABINDE

MUSA GOBA

SYBRAND EKSTEEN

LAUREL CADLE-BARBER

NORAH DE WET

REGIONAL EXCO - CAPE

DOMINIQUE LAMOUR

ROGER CODRAI

GAFLEY CARELSE

HILDA STANFLIET

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REGIONAL EXCO - GAUTENG

LANA SANDERSON

MELANIE BELCHER-VOSGES

TEBOHO LENTSA

WALDI FOURIE

MIA MARSAY

RYAN HILL

EXCO CHAIRPERSONS 2022

GAFLEY CARELSE

LAUREL CADLE-BARBER

MARCUS GOVENDER

MELANIE BELCHER-VOSGES

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LIFE LANDSCAPES A DIVISION OF LIFE GREEN GROUP (PTY) LTD

Project: Bigen Africa Region: Gauteng

Project: Grundfos Region: Germiston

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FSG PROPERTY SERVICES

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Project: Fernbrook Estate Region: Randburg

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Project: Metropolitan Golf Course Region: Green Point

Project: Jacana Estate Region: Beaulieu

MCWADES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD

BIDVEST TOP TURF

Project: Eastgate Office Park Region: Johannesburg

Project: BCX Centurion Region: Centurion

TURFTECH PTY (LTD)

BIDVEST TOP TURF Project: Remgro Limited Region: Stellenbosch Central

Project: Meadow Glen Estate Region: Pretoria

TURFWORX CC

Project: Welgelegen Estate Region: George

Project: Oubaai Golf Course Estate Region: George

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LANDSCAPE AND TURF MAINTENANCE THE GARDEN GROUP

THE GARDEN GROUP Project: Boardwalk Manor Estate Region: Faerie Glen

Project: Hillstead Region: Pretoria

LIFE LANDSCAPES A DIVISION OF LIFE GREEN GROUP (PTY) LTD

TURFWORX CC

Project: Hertford Office Park JV Region: Sandton

Project: Thesen Island HOA Region: Knysna

SERVEST (PTY) LTD LANDSCAPING DIVISION

Project: Centurion Golf Estate Golf Course Region: Pretoria

Project: Cape Town DHL Stadium Region: Green Point

COUNTRYLINE (PTY) LTD

MCWADES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD

Project: Ellipse Region: Midrand

Project: House Sindelman Region: Houghton

THE GARDEN GROUP

MCWADES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD

Project: Zambezi Aftree Oord Region: Pretoria

Project: Somerset Valley Estate Region: Somerset Park

GVH LANDSCAPES

COUNTRYLINE (PTY) LTD Project: OxGlen Precinct Region: Johannesburg

Project: House du Plessis Region: Plettenberg Bay

GVH LANDSCAPES

SERVEST (PTY) LTD LANDSCAPING DIVISION

Project: House Keller Region: Knysna

Project: The Palazzo Hotel Region: Fourways

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SPECIALISED TURF CONSTRUCTION TURFTECH PTY (LTD)

FSG PROPERTY SERVICES

Project: Curro Cooper College Region: Johannesburg

Project: Trinityhouse Heritage Hill Region: Centurion

TURFWORX CC Project: Pezula Championship Golf Course Region: Knysna

ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPE WORK

LIBRA LANDSCAPE AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD Project: Thubelisha Shaft Region: Sasol Secunda

LIBRA LANDSCAPE AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD

ROTHE PLANTSCAPERS (PTY) LTD

Project: Rand Water - Grass seeding along F2 Pipeline Region: Johannesburg

Project: Export Plant Soil Erosion Control Region: Sasol Secunda

KENTON GARDENS

MCWADES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD

Project: The Forest Region: Port Alfred

Project: The Executive Estate Conservancy Region: La Lucia Ridge

TURFWORX CC

LIFE LANDSCAPES A DIVISION OF LIFE GREEN GROUP (PTY) LTD

Project: Thesen Island Ornamental Pond Rehabilitation Region: Knysna

Project: Phillip Morris International (Leonard Dingler) Region: Gauteng

ROTHE PLANTSCAPERS (PTY) LTD

Project: Sasol Pipeline Erosion Control Region: Sasol Secunda

Project: Export Plant Dust Suppresion Region: Sasol Secunda

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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION WITH DESIGN BY OTHERS SERVEST (PTY) LTD LANDSCAPING DIVISION

CONTOURS LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD

Project: Green Point Urban Park, Experience Garden Region: Green Point

Project: Spier Children's Play Garden Region: Stellenbosch

RSA DESIGNING & CONSULTING LANDSCAPING (PTY) LTD

FSG PROPERTY SERVICES

Project: Princess Alice Children's Home Region: Randburg

Project: Greenroots Region: Roodepoort

HINGHAM NURSERY

LIFE LANDSCAPES A DIVISION OF LIFE GREEN GROUP (PTY) LTD

Project: House Thompson Region: Durban

Project: Lifestyle Home Garden Region: Johannesburg

AMALOBA PROJECTS (PTY) LTD

ENVIRO - MEND CC

Project: University of Pretoria - Law Building Refurbishment Phase 4 Region: Pretoria

Project: House Silverwood Region: Steenberg Estate

GVH LANDSCAPES

THE GARDEN GROUP

Project: House du Preez Region: Plettenberg Bay

Project: Hillstead Region: Pretoria

MCWADES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD

HINGHAM NURSERY Project: House Cherry Region: Durban

Project: House Tyson & Cunningham Region: Durban

VULA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

COUNTRYLINE HORTICULTURE

Project: Bosjes Wedding Venue & Garden Phase 2 & Phase 3 Region: Breedekloof Valley

Project: RewardsCo Block B Region: Umhlanga

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LANGVERWACHT LANDSCAPING

GREENACRES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTDLANDSCAPING DIVISION

Project: Capitec Head Office Region: Stellenbosch

Project: Castle Gate Infrastructure Region: Pretoria

FUTURE GROWTH LANDSCAPES CC

CHB LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION CC

Project: Hazendal Estate Werf & Homestead Region: Kuilsriver

Project: House Argyle Region: Overberg

BIDVEST TOP TURF

COUNTRYLINE (PTY) LTD

Project: Investec Head Office Executive Level Upgrade Region: Sandton

Project: DSV Park Gauteng Region: Witfontein

COUNTRYLINE (PTY) LTD

AFRILANDSCAPES

Project: Sandton Gate Podium Region: Sandton

Project: St. Josephs Home Playground Region: Montana

CHB LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION CC

FSG PROPERTY SERVICES Project: University of Pretoria Onderstepoort residence refurb Region: Onderstepoort

Project: House Goodall Region: Hermanus

CHB LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION CC

COUNTRYLINE (PTY) LTD Project: Ellipse Region: Midrand

Project: House Schonknecht Region: Hermanus

COUNTRYLINE (PTY) LTD

FSG PROPERTY SERVICES

Project: Castle Gate Region: Centurion

Project: Richard Maree Region: Roodepoort

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GREENACRES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD

LETITIA BRUWER LANDSCAPES Project: 747 Region: Pretoria

Project: Rustenburg Mall Region: Rustenburg

CONMAR HORTICULTURE

GARDEN HEART

Project: KwaDukuza People's Park Region: KwaDukuza

Project: House Shayne and Sonja Region: KwaZulu-Natal

FUTURE GROWTH LANDSCAPES CC

SIMON CLEMENTS GARDEN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Project: House Van der Merwe Region: Paarl

Project: House Bretherton Region: Durban

FUTURE GROWTH LANDSCAPES CC

OVER THE GARDEN WALL

Project: House Veiga Region: Paarl

Project: House Williams Region: Midlands Estate

FUTURE GROWTH LANDSCAPES CC

FSG PROPERTY SERVICES

Project: House Simpson Region: Paarl

Project: House Carstens Region: Krugersdorp

STARTS

MCWADES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD

GARDEN GATE LANDSCAPING

Project: Atholl Yards Region: Sandton

Project: House Bouwer Region: Cornwall Hill Estate

HINGHAM NURSERY

FSG PROPERTY SERVICES

Project: House Wasserman Region: Durban

Project: 52 Katherine Region: Sandton

MCWADES LANDSCAPES (PTY) LTD Project: House Sutherland Region: KwaZulu-Natal

CONTOURS DESIGN STUDIO Project: Weavers Nest Region: Cape Town

KENTON GARDENS Project: House Heffer Region: Port Alfred

SERVEST (PTY) LTD LANDSCAPING DIVISION Project: Hi Hotel Region: Fourways

SIMON CLEMENTS GARDEN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN Project: House McCormack Region: KwaZulu-Natal

GVH LANDSCAPES Project: House Keller Region: Knysna

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THE SALI CHAIRPERSON'S DISCRETIONARY AWARD THE 2022 SALI CHAIRPERSON'S DISCRETIONARY AWARD GOES TO DR JONATHAN FOLEY This award is intended to recognise and reward the individuals who have excelled and have made significant contributions to the landscaping industry. The nomination for this year’s recipient was unanimously approved by our National Executive Committee and we would like to share a brief history... Dr Jonathan Foley qualified as a horticulturist in 1983, graduating from Natal Technikon (now known as the Durban University of Technology). He worked as a senior horticulturist with the former Natal Provincial Administration, as well as in private enterprise designing and creating corporate, institutional, and private sector landscapes. Since joining DUT as a lecturer in 1995, Dr Jonathan Foley served a range of roles, eventually heading up the horticulture department from the year 2000 to 2006 and developing the School of Horticulture programme, which has been running successfully at DUT for the last 15 years. The programme is a structured semester practical course, and Dr Foley coordinates the experiential learning component by liaising with the local landscaping and nursery industry in the professional placement of students for their final semester. His research interests include landscape design and biodiversity and he gets to transfer his extensive knowledge to students by working as a senior lecturer teaching undergraduate programmes in Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping, the School of Horticulture, and the Work Integrated Learning programme for third years. Dr Foley’s passion is clearly demonstrative, having developed the ‘Green the Nation’ programme for SANBI, which trains community leaders to champion projects throughout South Africa. Furthermore, he is an active member of the landscaping industry, acting as a provincial judge for the annual SALI Awards of Excellence for the past three years and currently serving on the SALI KwaZulu-Natal Executive Committee for training and education. In terms of research, Jonathan has contributed to the National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) determining the economic value of African medicinal plants.

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THE SALI HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP IS AWARDED TO KEN BURGESS Burgess Landscapes has been a long-time member of SALI KZN, enjoying plenty of prestige and renown in the industry. Therefore, it gives us great pleasure to bestow the SALI Honorary Life Membership award upon Mr Ken Burgess. SALI acknowledges the contributions made by individuals who have served our organisation, its interest, and the industry at large, and we would like to celebrate one such individual. Ken Burgess was introduced to the nursery industry in 1973 when he was approached to assist with running his family's business, Burgess Florist and Nurserymen. For 15 years, Ken Burgess managed the nursery in Westville, where he was responsible for both the production and sales. It was during that time that Ken Burgess started a landscaping department, which eventually grew into one of the largest in KwaZulu-Natal, enabling him to leave the family business to start Burgess Landscapes. Today, this venture is a SALI award-winning business operating in South Africa, Angola, and Mauritius. Ken Burgess is one of the founding members of the South African Landscapers Institute and has been involved with SALI from 1984 to 2018. He was SALI National Chairman in 1989 and 1990, and has served SALI and the green industry at large with commitment and dedication, even beyond the call of duty, for 32 years.

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RESIDENTIAL BIODIVERSITY GARDEN Completed: 2022 Location: Port Alfred, Eastern Cape This is a residential garden within Settlers Park Retirement Village, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape. The garden was completed in January 2022 and is continually maintained, and all work related to this garden was done by Kenton Garden Services. The brief The client gave carte blanche with regard to the design and implementation of the project. He suggested that Kenton Garden Services do something more modern and ‘out of the box’, steering away from traditional gardening practices. He is a keen photographer and requested that the garden should attract as many local bird and wildlife species as possible. He wanted a lot of colour and variety, and wanted to keep the existing plants and trees in the garden, which are mostly exotic. With regard to planting, he indicated that he loves a theme of Aloes and indigenous grasses, and he also loves Bromeliads and Jasmine.

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Joanne Hilliar of Landscape Design Consultants International, accepts award on behalf of Kenton Garden Services.

JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘A total response to the harsh water restrictions in Port Alfred which dictated that no watering of gardens should be done at the time this was constructed. A game of two halves is what this garden personifies. The front yard, which is exposed to the public, is a replica of the wild with no formal lines, but a good mixture of plants and rock. The odd appearances of Osteospermum and silver Gazanias offer colour and bind the garden together. An element of humanity is emphasised by the creeping Clivia against the wall, trained with wire to add character and a focal point. As one turns the corner, there is a celebration of design elements where texture in the gravel pathway is broken by the smoothness of the lintel, placed perfectly to bring interest to the space. It has a great selection of plants that attract birds into the garden. During the time we were there, there were about 7 different species that visited us! The water feature is placed at the most perfect spot to be enjoyed from all angles of the backyard especially the patio, which also offers water to the birds that visit the tree above it. This project turned a small space into ‘big heaven.' The client, Mr. Rob, could not stop smiling and expressing how much he enjoys his garden. A job well done.’

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Site challenges The drought and no available water proved to be the greatest challenge to building this garden. In addition, the slopes in the front and back garden needed careful consideration while the flow and accessibility of various garden areas also had to be improved. As there is a set way of gardening within the park, some residents were not receptive to a wild and more natural way of gardening, which created issues with the management. Lastly, merging existing exotic plants with an indigenous plant palette also served as a test on this particular site. Design approach The design's primary goal was to create a biodiversity hotspot within the park where wildlife from the surrounding areas can freely nest and feed in the garden. In addition to the wildlife conservation aspect, the aim was to create a low-maintenance garden with seasonal interest, surprise, and change. Since the client travels often, the goal was also to create a 'lock-up-and-go' type of garden that can look after itself. Moreover, the view of the front door was obstructed by overgrown plants. Therefore, the aim was to create a natural garden with a more inviting entrance that draws you in — almost as if the surrounding bush was 'cut-and-pasted' into a traditional garden environment. Kenton Garden Services mowed the muncipal verge around the retirement village, relocating plants to the garden that would otherwise have been cut down. Since the beauty and diversity of the natural plants of the Eastern Cape are not well represented within the horticultural industry, the aim was to showcase some of the wild and overlooked species and varieties, and to accommodate local wildlife. The lines of the design radiate towards the front door, visually drawing the eye in. Lastly, steps were built to create more interest, focus, and functionality in the entrance area, while the pathway was built to flow towards the back garden. Sustainability of design The longevity of the design lies within the plant selection. Pioneer species will reseed and the landscape will adapt as the succession plants mature and bulbs multiply. This is a natural, uncontrolled method of gardening that will ensure continual change and evolution within the landscape.

Rehabilitation of natural elements The original garden was manicured and planted with none of the old growth bush remaining. Local plants form the backbone of this garden. The plant species collection will continually be expanded as this garden serves as a mini nature reserve for this area. Most indigenous bulbs and plants found growing within the lawns of Settlers Park and the municipal verge lawns will be safely relocated here. Continual efforts are made to obtain a ‘search and rescue’ permit for the area surrounding the park as road development and maintenance happens without any regard to the local plant ecology. Many natural species seed within the park due to seeds carried by birds. These plants are left to grow where they are in order to increase natural biodiversity and protect endemic plant genetics. Construction and suitability of materials All of the hard materials for the landscaping were obtained within a 5km radius of the park. Four paver slabs for stairs were purchased in Port Elizabeth. Plants were obtained from various sources and wholesale nurseries such as Elands Nursery in Uitenhage, Kraaibosch Wholesale Nursery in George, Cherrywood Nursery in Kenton-on-Sea, and Etna Farm in East London. Other sources were self-propagated plants, search and rescue plants, and donations from other residents. All indigenous plants were left to self-seed and seed heads were not removed during maintenance. The client had a chipping machine. All garden refuse was, and will continue to be, recycled into the garden, which is the key to the survival and initial establishment of the garden. The soil was not dug over during the planting and soil preparation stage, and the compost and soil were layered so as not to break up the soil structure or micro-organism colonies that promote nutrient absorption.

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Biodegradable cardboard, was used to line planting holes of larger shrubs to retain moisture. Rocks, stone and flint were hand-selected from the local quarry. The back garden had a deadzone slope, which was addressed by creating stone steps towards the lower level. The area needed screening from the neighbours. The park management requested that we allow access for residents and security staff within the garden. The design of the lawn is more structured in comparison to tie in with the house, and the focal point of the water feature draws your eye towards the view of the bush beyond.

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Water conservation It is prohibited to water gardens within the park with either rain or municipal water. The client makes use of hand-collected greywater whenever possible. Water tanks on premises are for residential use, but we have used some of the tank water to discreetly water some plants as we have had only two consecutive days of adequate rain after the garden was established. The highest rainfall for Port Alfred is in February, but we have received almost none this year. Overflow from the three 5000 litre water tanks have been directed into the garden at two points: one in the lower garden, and another around the water tank area. Phasing and execution The implementation was drawn out over a four-month period, which could have been completed in two weeks with a large team. Fortunately, the client was very patient and granted freedom and grace to complete the project with no time constraints.

Landscaping Irrigation Maintenance

2022 SALI Trophy Winners | 3 Double Gold SALI Awards | 3 Gold & Silver SALI Awards | 1 Silver & Bronze SALI Award

THE ANDREAS STIHL TROPHY FOR TH E BE ST L AN D S C A P E A N D T UR F M A IN T E N A N C E I S AWA R D E D TO B OT H

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JUDGES' COMMENTS 'Perhaps many would want to know why two winners were selected, but the answer is simple: Countryline’s project observes all the necessities of a maintenance project and takes it to another level with precision. The project has no faults. While Turfworx’s Thesen Island was almost an impossible task, the contractor took a disaster and turned it into an opportunity. With little to no budget, the contractor established a nursery on site at no extra cost to the client. The site is gigantic, but even in its grand size, the gardens look like a team of a 1000 people are maintaining it. This project personifies hard work, determination, skill, and best maintenance practices. Good work must be recognised and there was no separating these two magnificent projects.’

OXGLEN PRECINCT Size: 22 000 m² Completed: 2017 Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg Strategically situated at the major intersection of Oxford and Glenhove Roads, OxGlen Precinct offers high visibility to passing traffic. Developed by Barrow Properties and completed in August 2017, the precinct is fast becoming a high-profile office and lifestyle node in Johannesburg’s Rosebank CBD. Located on the outer perimeter of the CBD, and 300m from the Rosebank Gautrain Station, the precinct allows easy access to and from the main arterial and motorways. The precinct is characterised by immaculately landscaped gardens and water features, and includes a lifestyle section consisting of restaurants, outdoor seating areas, meeting facilities and galleries, which are all set around a magnificant oak tree. Designed by LYT Architecture, OxGlen is a sectional title commercial office development, creating the opportunity for the ownership of office space in a triple A-grade building. The main occupants are Coca-Cola, whose offices occupy ± 8 000 m². Other occupants include Coronation, Mac Consulting, Bollo Attorneys, The Business Exchange, Omega Capital, Barker Insurance, and Sappi.

CEO of Countryline Africa, Richard Wijnberg, accepting the Best Landscape and Turf Maintenance trophy from SALI National Chairperson, Gafley Carelse.

The site The site consists of three adjoining properties: one on the bordering Houghton Estate and two in Melrose Estate. The straddling of suburbs dictated the need for two buildings with two addresses sharing one notarial tied basement. A trigonometrical beacon of historical significance was found whilst clearing the site. Upon investigating, it was found that the beacon was the original marker at the intersection that divided three historical farms; Braamfontein, Klipfontein, and Syferfontein. What would have originally been a cairn of stones with an ox wagon,

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spoke mounted through the centre, located in the middle of what is now Oxford Road, had been moved and replaced with a concrete bollard due to the construction of Oxford Road. Barrow Properties, endeavoured to reinstate and celebrate this piece of Johannesburg’s history on the doorstep of this development. The building OxGlen Precinct is a 22 000m² office development. There are two large buildings, one consisting of 6 stories of office space and the second being a 5 storey building. A classic courtyard typology often used by the developer consists of two racetrack-type front doors and all amenities needed to function alone. However, they do all benefit from the building’s spaces and amenities as a collective - such as the ground floor coffee shop. Design language The architectural language of the buildings is to externally engage the surroundings and landmark corner of Oxford and Glenhove roads and the visibility of the site, reacting to site limitations such as the Gautrain servitude in a very beneficial way. This provided the opportunity for the weaving of the language of a multi-faceted gem-like drama. Countering this was the intent to draw the human scale through transitional interior spaces into courtyard, inwardengaging, serene spaces. Unlike a single tenanted commercial building with a single identity for the user, the buildings act as the threshold to multiple owned spaces; all of which needed to benefit from the architectural language as an identifying factor. Perched on an apex in the topography, this provided the opportunity for the users’ internal environments to engage visually with the vast and expansive panoramic views reaching to the edges of the Johannesburg landscape. There was a cognitive decision to engage with the public or pedestrians thus an unfenced, generously wide landscaped area belonging to the site is made available to the public. Design features The Western glazed façade of the building is inclined and encroaches over the servitude. The building seems to loom over one, creating a composition unique to this site. The corner of the building peels away to create a reinforced perspective view. The ground rises toward the entrance and the façade angles down towards the same place, seemingly creating ‘a vanishing point’, which acts as a transition into the interior space. The same transition is experienced from the interior spaces looking out. The cranked northern façade, featuring contrasting natural stone and glazed boxes, adds dynamism to this edge. The geometry of both buildings differs but is unified as a compound through the utilisation of similar materials and design language. The sum of the parts of this development act as a composition in the landscape, unifying both inward looking and outward looking environments that are experienced visually and experientially by the human scale.

MEET T HE T EAM Developer: Barrow Property Group Main contractor: Barrow Construction Architect: LYT Architecture Landscape architect: Daniel Rebel Landscape Architects Sustainability consultant: Solid Green Consulting

Structural and civil engineers: Kantey and Templer Electrical engineering: One Zero Mechanical engineering: Adaptive Resource Fire consultant: TWCE Plantech Quantity surveyor: Barrow Construction

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Landscape maintenance OxGlen Precinct essentially consists of three different projects that were constructed at different times but are interlinking; Breeze Court, OxGlen Phase 1, and OxGlen Phase 2. The client, Barrow Property Group, approached Countryline to design and construct Phase 1, while Breeze Court and Phase 2 were both designed by Daniel Rebel Landscape Architects. Unfortunately, some of the challenges faced on-site at the OxGlen Precinct occurred towards the end of 2021. There was plenty of construction work that occurred during the second phase of the project to get the building ready for its new tenant. As a result, the landscaping suffered considerable damage. Countryline did not receive any budget to rectify these damages, but worked dilligently to assist with the recovery of the existing plants and to implement solutions like the propagation of cuttings to reconstruct and rejuvenate the landscape up to its original standard. Additionally, the irrigation settings at Breeze Court have also been an ongoing challenge as the planting areas were in semi-indoor conditions. Part of Countryline's solution was to ensure the correct balance between over- and underwatering.

Jaco Havenga, Turfworx, accepting the award for Best Landscape and Turf Maintenance trophy from STIHL representative, Rudi Kruger, and SALI National Chairperson, Gafley Carelse.

THESEN ISLAND HOA Size: 900 000 m² Start date: 2017 - Present Location: Knysna, Western Cape Thesen Island is a Marina Estate in Knysna, spanning 90 hectares. Turfworx, who was appointed by the Thesen Island Homeowners Association, has been involved in the project since 1 November 2017. The brief was to change the existing landscape into a predominantly indigenous and preferably water-wise landscape. How the brief was realised Annual priorities were sighted by discussions between Turfworx and Thesen Island HOA. These priorities were then upgraded on an ongoing basis by growing and buying some of the material. The bulk of the plants were grown on the location, and all of the organic waste was used to make compost on-site, which was reused in the new gardens and flowerbeds. The on-site nursery and compost heaps supplied 90% of Turfworx's needs. Lastly, the specialised fynbos was bought from local suppliers.

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RUSTENBURG MALL

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Size: 40 000 m² Completed: 2021 Location: Rustenburg, North West Province

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After almost seven years of planning, Rustenburg Mall opened its doors at the end of April 2021. Designed by MDS Architecture, the development is a collaboration between Moolman Group, Twin City Development and JB Holdings. Client brief The public transport hub and broader road infrastructure were important to consider in the design, as was climate control, considering the high temperatures experienced in Rustenburg. Structural design of exterior Rustenburg Mall has three entrances, which evoke inviting tree-like canopies, as if to invite gatherings. Each entrance also features large sculptural signs made up of individual 2m-high lettering structures to proudly emphasise Rustenburg. The contextual rock formations and Acacia tree inspirations have translated into the structural design and aesthetics of Rustenburg Mall. Careful attention has been given to bespoke features which celebrate creativity and mimic its natural surroundings. The design of the rofs at Rustenburg Mall is inspired by Acacia trees, being symbols of expansive shelters for gathering and community get-togethers. Exterior tactile materials such as timber and steel, are softened by vertical gardens, which blend into the very fabric of the building.

JUDGES' COMMENTS 'This is a big project. The total upgrade of this site was 12 500m2 of public space, including the new mall, and linking the taxi rank to the urban residential space around the mall. At the height of the project, Greenacres Landscapes were coordinating multiple teams, totalling 80 staff members. The main water feature is state-of-the-art execution, with a beautifully constructed pump room. Greenacres were involved in the design of the water feature, as well as specifying pumps, lights and nozzles. The quality of the work is of a very high standard. A superb design with an installation that is close to perfection. Great plant material inside and outside the mall. Special attention was given to the finishings of the hard landscaping elements.' Greenacres Landscapes totally upgraded the site that the new mall has been built in. The quality of the work is very high and no compromise was made- from the hard landscaping elements to the soft elements. This is a true reflection of using a healthy budget to the fullest in order to achieve full customer satisfaction and landscape beauty. Only a couple of trees are askew due to their growth habits despite being staked. Aside from this, everything depicted is close to perfection. Truly a great response to a fantastic design. The use of gravel fix secures the gravel well in areas of high traffic.'

MEET T HE T EAM Landscape Architect: Daniel Rebel Landscape Architects Landscape Contractor: Greenacres Landscapes Photographer: Barry Goldman

Owners: Moolman Group, Twin City Development and JB Holdings Developers: Moolman Group Main Contractor: Beckers Building Architect: MDS Architecture

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The marketplace The marketplace is a multi-functional, central entertainment area and the perfect spot for socialising. Having its own entrance uniquely formalises activities for a rich, tactile, and unified experience. Several full-sized Acacia trees take pride of place in the vibrant area, creating a physical tree canopy indoors. A massive LED screen adds to the audio-visual entertainment offering. The marketplace offers pop-up stores, a giant chess board, two different children’s play areas and communal dining area to serve the nearby restaurants and take-away eateries. Flexibility in the marketplace was achieved by incorporating kiosks and ‘tuk-tuks’, bringing together bespoke, craft-like offerings with more mainstream food offerings.

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KWADUKUZA PEOPLE’S PARK Size: 20 000 m² Completed: 2021 Cost: R1.5 million Location: Theunissen Road, KwaDukuza (formerly known as Stanger), KwaZulu-Natal. The site The site was an existing, but dilapidated park, which was very marshy, and a crime hotspot due to limited fencing and security. The site also had an existing Shembe Church (place of worship) which was meant to be preserved. Some of the existing trees also needed to be preserved. Conmar Horticulture was appointed by the civil contractor as a sub-contractor for the following scope of work:

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Design, supply and install a simple waterwise QC valve irrigation system Supply and install all landscaping work as per design Supply and install kids play equipment in the demarcated area Supply and install outdoor gym equipment in the demarcated area Post-completion horticultural maintenance for 3 months

Conmar Horticulture was appointed to commence in March 2020, but then the COVID-19 state of disaster lockdown was announced 1 day after commencement. All work had to be suspended. Work resumed in August 2020, when lockdown restrictions were eased for construction works to proceed. This was a challenge since Conmar Horticulture had already received delivery of plant material to be used in the early phases of the landscape installation. The team, then, had to set up a site nursery and have one employee onsite three times a week to irrigate the plants during lockdown level 5. One of the other challenges was that the plant palette was that of a wetland theme. However, the site was no longer a wetland since the civil contractor imported tons of subsoil instead of topsoil. After the first spring rains, it was discovered that the imported subsoil had a high clay content. Conmar had to change the plant palette accordingly. The clay was extremely sticky, when wet, and extremely hard, when dry. To mitigate this, Conmar Horticulture rotovated loads of lime, gypsum, compost, and superphosphate fertiliser into the subsoil to improve the structure for landscaping.

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JUDGES' COMMENTS 'KwaDukuza People's Park is honestly one of the best projects seen this year. Conmar is committed, and the whole team has been dedicated to the rollout of a world-class public park installation from the start. A suitable landscape for all ages, this park has excellent features. It is based on a sustainable, people-orientated design and represents an incredible installation in a public open space. Conmar Horticulture installed the irrigation, kids' play equipment and landscaped planting. This was an inspirational project for the judges. Conmar Horticulture went beyond expectations with exceptional design interpretation. Both of these aforementioned projects were uncompromising on the quality of the work and material.'

CEOs of Conmar Horticulture, Marcus and Constance Govender, accepting the Best Landscape Construction with Design by Others trophy from Carl Pretorius, Managing Director of Just Trees, and SALI National Chairperson, Gafley Carelse.

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We commenced with the irrigation system installation, followed by phases of landscape installation (as, and when, ‘parcels’ were handed over by the civils contractor), followed by the kids' play area installation, then the outdoor gym installation, and lastly, the 3 months post-completion horticultural maintenance. Completion was achieved in March 2021.

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Jaco Havenga, Turfworx, accepting the Best Specialised Turf Construction trophy from Stefan Cloete, Evergreen Turf, and National Chairperson, Gafley Carelse.

Size: 1 812 m2 Completed: 2018 Location: Knysna, Western Cape The old putting green area was small and needed to reflect the conditions on the golf course. Only a small portion of the old green was fit for purpose. The client wanted Turfworx to create a chipping and putting facility in the provided space that reflects the look and feel of the golf course. The greens had to be built to the USGA specifications and the layout had to be practical. Lastly, the construction had to be completed in 20 days. How the brief was realised The space had to be created by removing a few old flowerbeds on one side, and cutting into a veld grass area on the other. New mounds were created between the putting and chipping greens to define the two areas. The design and shaping had to be very clever because of the limited space available. This was done by creating two distinct levels. This created a feeling of space without using a bigger area. Sourcing materials All materials were sourced from local suppliers. The construction was completed in a record 14-day period!

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JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘The success of any design is measured by the increased use of the space. The new design and construction increased usage of the space and has opened up the area to accommodate a great 180 degree view. The chipping green with its bunker are well placed and constructed to replicate the effect of the original course. This has allowed for players to practice what may happen in reality when playing the course. Good understanding of turf grasses has allowed for this excellent putting greens. A job well done.’

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JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘A breath of fresh air in a school that prides itself on many sporting activities. This project brought light and new life as it moved from the traditional natural grass fields and showed the prominence of synthetic grass as the new way of constructing multi-purpose courts. The lines and finish are superb with the weaving of the nets around the court making use of new technology to accommodate for future movement. The contrast between this court and the older courts around it, motivates for a new shift in school sports towards artificial turf.

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HOUSE MCCORMACK Size: 500 m² Completed: 2022 Location: Umdloti, KwaZulu-Natal In February 2017, Simon Clements headed into the design process with the client and architect and by August, soil works commenced. Planting was implemented between September and November. Intense post-installation maintenance had to be done and was completed by February the following year. New gardener training included briefing the new gardener on the style of the garden, how the garden will evolve and grow into itself, what to expect and how to manage it. Simon Clements is responsible for occasional and additional planting by request of the client. The site Set on a primary sea-facing dune overlooking Umdloti, the steep and challenging site consisted of a copse of Mimusops caffra within the construction area and was also badly overrun with invasive alien vegetation, in particular, Barbados gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata). In preparation for landscaping, a dedicated team of alien vegetation removal practitioners manually removed the alien plants. The slope was stabilised by adding good quality topsoil and compost, leaf litter, and by densely planting indigenous ground cover (specifically, Asystasia gangetica and Microsorum scolopendria). Lastly, all builders’ rubble and cementitious waste was carefully removed from the planting areas. The brief and realisation of the brief The client had an enormous appreciation for the KZN coast and dune forests, so they quickly bought into the idea of creating a ‘curated wilderness’ by recreating a lush, coastal Red Milkwood forest with carefully selected understory plants. Additional Milkwoods were planted into the existing copse and throughout the garden. Understory plants included Clivias, Scadoxis, Haemanthus albiflos and Dracaena aletriformis. Screening was achieved by using a classic Brachylaena and Strelitzia nicolai mix. To ensure that the brief was properly achieved, special attention was given to alien vegetation removal and soil amelioration, as a significant part of the budget, was allocated to building up a good soil profile. Appropriate plant selections and placement, as well as post-installation maintenance, was part of implementation, as Simon Clements includes 3 months of post-installation maintenance on larger contracts. Understanding that no garden is truly ‘low maintenance’ and that gardens require on-going, regular input from a dedicated gardener, is an important part of ensuring the long-term success of a landscape. We were very fortunate that this client understood this. Sourcing materials Simon Clements develop good relationships with all suppliers and ensure that the plants and materials used on jobs are of the best quality. Simon and his team often visit nurseries for specific jobs to carefully select the trees and plants used and have these set aside. All trees are guaranteed for a year, post-installation.

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JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘This house is very private from the road entering the property. It literally gives nothing away. As soon as one enters the front yard, there is a glimpse of what’s to come without spoiling the party with the softening of the exposed concrete aggregate, with lawn and a hedge that frames the boundary wall. The magic happens as one enters the backyard, where the design had to contend by creating a meaningful definition of the land, while embracing the view of the Indian Ocean. The space is small, but the size and design of the house allowed for pockets of design. In an interesting selection of plants, we experience the vibrancy of Dune Fern providing a backdrop to the boldness of Scadoxus and a few natural grasses. The Nymphaea (Water Lily) gives a nice introduction to the Cyperus, which stands tall and solid, creating a backdrop for the water feature that connects the two halves of the house. There is indeed a seamless transition between the garden and its surrounding landscapes leading towards the ocean which is a safe haven for the colony of monkeys that lives in Umdloti.

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CEO, Alistair McWade and Operations Director, Duane Blackman of McWades Landscapes accept the trophy for Best Environmental Landscape Work from SALI National Chairperson, Gafley Carelse.

‘If ‘taking the bull by the horns’ was a project, it would certainly be The Executive Estate Conservancy. It’s all about commitment and dedication. The contractor has come up with an excellent transformation plan of an area once completely overrun with alien plant species. It is indeed a work of pride for all parties involved. The patience in the process has seen a good number of natural forest species being introduced while the alien species are continuously eradicated to allow for a resilient and wonderful space to experience. This is worth a visit. Well done!’

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JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘There is a saying that goes: ‘Be careful what you wish for because you may just get it.’ This is truly personified in this project as the client asked for an emphasis of colour and flowering plants to attract birds, bees and wildlife, while maintaining natural lines to blend with the surrounding landscapes. Like a true artist given the freedom of expression, GvH Landscapes took this task to another level with their fantastic display of plant knowledge and a vibrant colour palette. It is a fusion of both foliage and flower colour, which has left the homeowners with a problem of dealing with buck and monkeys, while adding tons of bird food to their grocery list. A hearty congratulations!’

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JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘Speaking to the client after judging, she said: ‘Well, this cost me a lot of money, but who wants to die wealthy?’ We joked about the expense of the project, but the garden has added so much value to her life — far more than could ever be equated to monetary value. Perched on a mountaintop overlooking the escarpment valley, the garden is designed to respond well to the topography of the site. The picturesque abode enjoys the view from all angles in and around the house, offering onlookers a feast for the eyes as suprising elements appear around every corner throughout the garden. There is a short driveway, and it is designed so well that you can't help but make a few stops along the way to appreciate its splendour. This project is what landscaping is all about.'

THE SALI SHIELD OF EXCELLENCE IN LANDSCAPING The South African Landscapers Institute was formed in 1984. The SALI Shield of Excellence has been awarded as SALI's premier annual landscaping award since 1986. This year, the prestigious SALI Shield of Excellence in landscaping is awarded to GvH Landscapes for House Keller.

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HOUSE KELLER Size: 1 200 m² Completed: 2021 Cost: R664 000 Location: Eastford Country Estate, Knysna, Western Cape Site information and history for context The existing house and garden were completely destroyed by the Knysna fires in 2017. Due to extensive excavations on the new build, the site had minimal topsoil and bad drainage problems. This was overcome by creating natural gradients in the subsoil clay, as well as the installation of subsoil drains. GvH Landscapes imported 60 tons of Black Gold topsoil for this project.

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Detailed brief from the client The client wanted colour, colour, and more colour throughout the year, but also gave complete free reign and artistic freedom to create the garden. She had seen some of our gardens before and liked our style of landscaping. The emphasis was on 70% indigenous and 30% old-fashioned favourites such as Hydrangea, Impatiens, Fuschia, and Gardenia. Emphasis was placed on flowering plants to attract bees, birds, insects and other wildlife. However, fruiting plants were avoided due to the baboon problem in the area. Natural flowing lines were created to blend into the surrounding landscape and a natural feel with regard to planting and plant selection. How the brief was realised With regard to earthworks and the shaping of subsoil, embankments, and the installation of subsurface drains, the entire site is pot clay. The moving and spreading of topsoil had to be done mostly by hand. Irrigation installation took place once all of the topsoil was in place. Soil preparation was done by spreading and digging in the compost and fertilisers. Sourcing materials and other relevant information GvH Landscapes made use of heavy clay subsoil, minimal imported topsoil, steep slopes, and installed agri-drains. The embankments were stabilised with sandbags and sown with indigenous grass seed. All materials were locally sourced from George, Knysna, and Plettenberg Bay. Plants were sourced from Cape Town, George, Plettenberg Bay, and Gqeberha.

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SALI AWARDS ISSUE 2022 JUDGES' COMMENTARY JOANNE HILLIAR

KwaZulu-Natal Regional Judge

Q: Water Wise is a fully fledged, stand-alone category at the SALI Awards. How would you describe the water-wise concept in 'corporate-style landscaping' vs. 'residential landscaping?' Do you think corporate landscapers are currently viewing the water-wise approach as an asset? Or would you say this approach is more common in the residential sector? Can you tell us more about your general opinion on the water-wise elements found in SALI projects? It has been good to see how the commercial and industrial sectors are going about incorporating the water-wise concept into their landscapes. The ultimate result will be left in the hands of the competent contractors who are passionate about implementing these options into their design and the theme of the landscape, or as extensions to the initial project. What we see in this sector will be a competent understanding of what to do in the conversion of areas of landscape design. I have been impressed by these conversions and new concepts, especially the ones that utilise endemic planting choices for the correct biome. There has also been an interest and dedication to creating unusual commercial or industrial opportunities, even when dealing with nonunderstanding clients. Therefore, having a good relationship with your clients will help to convey a greater enthusiasm to go the water-wise route. In closing, the contractor will be totally focused on the best way forward knowing how important it is to introduce these changes. Very encouraging to see from a judge's point of view.

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Western Cape Regional Judge Q: Do you think corporate landscapers are currently viewing the water-wise approach as an asset? Or would you say these principles are more common in the residential sector? Of the nine projects we evaluated, four were corporate projects. Three of these entrants viewed waterwise principles as an asset, which is evident in their limited use or absence of lawn areas, the presence of harvested rainwater or reused greywater systems, a variety of drought-tolerant plant species, and the extensive use of mulch. Two out of the four projects entered into the maintenance category were water wise. There was a notable and interesting difference in maintenance cost per square metre per month: the water-wise projects were approximately 70% less expensive on average than the projects that did not use water-wise elements. The case for water-wise projects has been proven many times, but this underscores the advantages once more. We only had the opportunity to evaluate one residential project, which makes it difficult to compare corporate versus residential projects on the basis of being water wise. Residential projects generally have more lawn areas that require more irrigation; however, lawn areas tend to be a specific size that directly relates to a homeowner's needs. Planting palettes are usually drought tolerant, diverse, and practical for screening, colour, softening, or other purposes. Water-wise residential landscapes usually harvest rainwater for irrigation purposes. Although this will not completely eliminate the use of potable water during the peak of the summer season in winter rainfall regions, it does make a significant contribution to reducing the amount of potable water used for irrigation purposes. The project we evaluated included all of the above, making it a good example of a water-wise landscape — even if it was not a xeriscape landscape project that clients think of when considering water-wise landscaping.

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Gauteng Regional Judge Q: What had the biggest impact on you this SALI season? Were there any stand-out innovations on projects or noteworthy concepts that made you think ‘wow, now that is exciting for the industry’? Each year, your judge’s card will offer a rare project or two that expose you to something new, and inspiringly so. It is when you allow your eyes and mind to see the greater effect of the installation — be it on a large or small scale — that you truly appreciate what has been created. This year, I could not help but feel that there is a renewed energy to do better for both the community and for the environment — realms that are not purely landscapes. Two projects brought this notion forward for me and made me rethink how our skills and knowledge as landscapers, suppliers, and designers within our industry are integral to and need to adapt to find place in a world starving for green principles in so many other ways. For example, for Phillip Morris International, the international tobacco company, it was a necessity to minimise monthly costs spent on the disposal of waste from their Benoni premises that prompted the journey towards a zero-waste operation. Calling upon the expertise of Life Earth (a division of Life Green Group), they have been able to deal with waste product almost completely within their property. They have installed a bioreactor to filter and clear effluent from their production line turning it into potable water — an inspiring and world-class intervention. Further investment has seen the installation of an Earth Cycler system, several Bokashi bins, and, of course, a waste separation area for recycling items that cannot be reused on site. Renewing the way we think about our planet and its resources, coupled with simple changes in protocol and systems, can have far-reaching benefits. Although not necessarily a landscape installation, this project was entered into the SALI awards under the Environmental category and goes to exhibit just how diverse our industry is and how much it has to offer in this world that is desperate to see the regeneration of our environment. What about landscapes as a tool to uplift social degradation? The story of the successful development of the Nike Sports Centre in Soweto serves as an excellent example. This is an incredible facility, drawing on youth to be active, fit, social, and to build within themselves in a safe and elevating environment. There are multiple outdoor sports courts and fields, running tracks, a skateboard arena, and the list goes on. Within the club building there are studios for dancing and boxing, a gym, as well as work and study spaces. The centre is open to all by way of simple registration and there seems to be an implicit respect for equipment and space. Talk Landscapes, the brilliant and enthusiastic landscape contractor, installed the latest phase of the landscape, and is responsible for maintenance of the entire site. Yet, this facility means much more than business to them. They see an opportunity to introduce community gardens in which to facilitate horticultural workshops, allowing for youngsters to learn interactively and produce food for their own homes. To them, growing the landscape means growing the community. Upon entering this development, the energy is instantly palpable. Although this landscape project is different from what we would normally expect, it is a safe and beautifully kept outdoor space that serves as a canvas that houses all of the fun. It is an escape and a place of enrichment, health, and growth that is immensely valuable to the greater community — more so than I think could ever meet the eye. Again, what our industry has to offer must go beyond the call of having gardens for the sake of having gardens. The opportunity to uplift the community and protect our resources and environment is far-reaching in effect.

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Western Cape Regional Judge Q: How would you describe the feature you enjoy the most on a project? Was there a specific site where you could see the end user making absolute use of the site as it was intended? While there are certainly still projects with formal gardens, I am interested to see the number of projects that make use of informal and indigenous planting designs, often at the request of the clients. Although they only submitted the project for evaluation, I thought it might be worth mentioning that one of my favourite projects that we visited was Thabakholo Environmental Solution's hydroseeding at Groot Phesantekraal. I really appreciated this project as it is based on long-term (5-10 years) rehabilitation determined by ecological and conservation principles, as opposed to the 'instant landscape' effect that is so commonly seen. Given the growing emphasis on ecology and biodiversity it would be interesting to see how the landscape industry begins to understand and value the importance of projects such as these in the years to come.

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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION WITH IN-HOUSE DESIGN A D O UBLE GO LD AWA R D I S PR ES ENTED TO CO NTO UR S D ESI G N ST UD I O FO R WEAV ER 'S NES T I N HI GGOVA LE, CA P E TOWN This is a project where the site is unquestionably unique and where the building is almost 'suspended in mid-air' retaining a serene relationship with nature. The erf straddles a small valley which forms part of the Cape Town City Council (CTCC) drainage system. In addition, there are several massive granite rocks that intercept or flank the valley creating beautiful natural features. When the house was originally built, it won an award of Merit for its light ‘footprint’ on the ground. The home is made from a number of separate structures, each one raised above the ground with minimal structural ‘tread’ on the earth. The two structures on either side of the valley are connected by an elevated corridor that is at canopy height but are otherwise independent of each other. The starting architecture is intriguing and both floors of the house sit way above the ground. Since they are surrounded by tall trees, one has the sense of not only being surrounded by trees, but being in the trees from both inside the building or from the walkway above. Despite these starting strengths, the rest of the erf had not been developed after the house was built, and it looked as if the old garden retaining walls were a hangover from the neighbour’s property before it was subdivided. The site is lush and richly textured with shades of green which can be experienced from a distance, or close up as one wanders through the garden. Water is a linking element through the garden and an element that all creatures are drawn to, so perhaps there is that irresistible pull. The sound of birds and frogs plopping adds a dimension to the garden that is more subtle than flowers. The light falling through the tree canopies sets up movement even if one can’t feel the breeze.

J UD GE S ' CO M M E N T S ‘The client requested a lush tropical garden which was ‘not too organized.' The client also wanted to harness the existing City stormwater drainage channel to create a permanent water feature. ‘A tropical oasis has been created,' commended the judges. ‘Storm water pours into a water feature and then into ponds in the lower garden. The tropical garden blends beautifully with the house. All plants and soil on site had to be carried in by hand. Grow lights were installed under a staircase. The installed landscape has adapted very well to the environment and ecology is blooming.’

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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION WITH DESIGN BY OTHERS A D OU B LE GOLD AWA R D IS PR E S E N T E D TO CO UNTRY LI NE A F R I CA FOR E LLI P S E I N WAT E R FA L L , M ID R A N D Ellipse has been built with stellar green design and sustainability standards, the building being framed predominantly in reinforced concrete. dhk Architects have utilised reinforced steel with a recycled content of over 90% to reduce energy and resources. The landscape design features a variety of grass and thicket plant mixes. In particular, the grass plant mixes are influenced by the site-specific Egoli Granite Grassland vegetation type. Much of the design sits on the podium structure of the development, providing common outdoor spaces with amazing views and a host of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

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JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘This novel corporate project uses a world-class plant palette with out-of-the-ordinary plant mixes. The project is truly a beacon of innovation. Countryline is also to be commended on their attention to detail on such a challenging 4 200 square metre site. Another notable aspect is the high quality of all the materials. The planter boxes, paving, and seating areas also offer superb interest spots. Moreover, the plants are maturing very well. The Countryline team successfully overcame the challenges of limited accessibility and the landscaping construction that was undertaken on a basement. A well-deserved Double Gold.'

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION WITH DESIGN BY OTHERS A D OU B LE G OLD AWA R D IS PR E S E N T E D TO FS G PRO PERTY S ERV I CES FO R UNI V ER S I TY O F PRE TORI A – ONDE R S T E PO O RT R E S ID E N C E R EF UR B I N PR ETO R I A Designed by LEAP Enviro Landscape Architects and Environmental Planners, the new student residential facilities are conducive to creating a vibrant and exciting environment for combined undergraduate and postgraduate learning. In and around the grounds of the residence, outdoor furniture and greenery help to provide a space that stimulates jovial interaction between students in meeting places.

JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘A residential refurb at the Faculty of Veterinary Science was undertaken on the existing buildings as well as on the landscaping of outdoor activities such as gyms and large chess boards. FSG installed irrigation, levelled areas, imported 300mm G6 compact material, screed, and paving. Rubber flooring, gym equipment and a rainwater harvesting system were installed to water a newly planted landscape. The rainwater harvesting system, which is backed up by borehole water, deserves special mention. Today, absolutely no muncipal water is used for the 3500 square metre landscape on this property. A well-deserved Gold Medal for this water-wise installation at Onderstepoort.'

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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION WITH DESIGN BY OTHERS A DO U B LE GOLD AWA R D IS PR E S E N T E D TO GR EENACR ES LA ND S CA PES FO R CA S TLE GAT E I NF RASTRUC T UR E IN WAT E R K LO O F R I D GE, PR ETO R I A Within this vibrant mixed-use precinct, designed by Daniel Rebel Landscape Architecture, and with landscape construction implemented by Greenacres Landscapes, is the Castle Gate shopping centre. It’s a space which creates meaningful value and massive positive impacts on the community. A largescale modern, multifaceted development, Castle Gate Precinct will ultimately comprise 100 000m² of office space, 40 000m² of specialist medical facilities, and a hotel, as well as 1 100 residential units. The precinct will also include eight hectares of protected green areas with walking and running trails. Castle Gate Lifestyle has a rustic, industrial farmhouse feeling, inspired by openness, ease and simplicity. Much effort has gone into creating a beautiful piazza and outdoor green spaces with forest-like features that celebrate natural elements, including a fountain, art installations and a bespoke children’s play area, all surrounded by vibrant restaurants.

JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘The Castle Gate infrastructure project include paving and gabion work. The judges commented that the completed landscape is very pleasing to the eye. Challenges such as the selection of rocks and chopping of rocks were overcome. Delays and damage caused to this project by rain were extensive. Finally, the judges commended Greenacres for their professional attention to detail. The quality of finishes in this infrastructure installation were nothing short of exceptional. An impressive infrastructure landscaping project.’

LANDSCAPE AND TURF MAINTENANCE A D OU B LE GOLD AWA R D IS PR E S E N T E D TO S ERV ES T (PTY ) LTD LA ND S CA PI NG DIVI S I ON FOR TH E PA L A Z ZO H OT E L IN M ONTE CA S I NO BO ULEVA R D, FO URWAYS

JUDGES' COMMENTS ‘The Palazzo Hotel gardens include an area of 25 000m2 in the established Monte Casino Boulevard. Challenges include guests that need to sleep in and the organisation of maintenance and schedules around weddings, events and photoshoots. This is an established, classic garden which is well groomed and looked after. It is deserving of the Double Gold Award. Congratulations to the Servest team.’

With landscape architecture by Landmark Studios, The Palazzo Hotel is a country-style grand scale hotel, where guests are welcomed by an opulent fountain, enhanced by surrounding neoclassical sculptural forms. The interiors boast ample rooms opening onto private pristine courtyards. The private garden is intricately designed and laden with artefacts and manicured lawns adorned with Buxus, Olive trees, perfectly pruned lanes of Citrus trees and a koi pond. Annual colour blooms amongst the terracotta pots and exterior seating are positioned to take in the serene setting. A classical outdoor terrace leads to the grand finale at the foot of the garden, where a luxurious swimming pool awaits the hotel's guests. Servest is responsible for all the garden maintenance aspects, as well as pool and water feature maintenance. This site is additionally audited every 3 months by Landmark Studio’s and rated to ensure top quality of maintenance services and the best horticultural practices are followed. World-class gardens all year round.

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