by Andy de Wet – Aloe Farm Hartbeespoort

Having a nice pavement is extremely important for so many reasons.

Remember it’s the first impression of your home and subconsciously everyone sees it as a reflection of what is behind the walls.
Estate agents call it curb appeal and rate it highly as it’s always makes it easier to sell a property with an awesome pavement. For me, it’s extra land where I can plant my favourite plants!!
Pavement gardens need to be approached a little differently as they are exposed to the elements and public. Always start with a master plan-decide on the “look” you want to create, even if you haven’t decided on the details, or the specific plants you want to plant.
Solid, practical passage that matches the overall theme, should be provided for pedestrian traffic. The key plants should be tough and be able to withstand periods of neglect.
Trees, large shrubs, drought resistant plants and succulents are particularly suitable. Environmental gardening is incredibly important to help sustain bird and insect life and even planting edible plants have also become very popular lately as so many people are desperate in these times.
Beautiful pavements, make a beautiful suburb and town that makes all the inhabitants proud and happier to live here!
So come on, join our campaign and competition, you may not be able to save the planet, but you can improve your immediate surroundings. “

ALSO SEE: BEAUTIFUL SIDEWALK GARDENS ALSO HAVE TO BE SUSTAINABLE