Garden ideas

Entrance Garden Makeover - an Attractive and Interesting Focal Point

Entrance Garden Makeover - an Attractive and Interesting Focal Point

Entrance Garden Makeover -An entrance garden, being the first element of a garden one sees when entering a property, should be a focal point that is neat and uncluttered but simultaneously attractive and interesting.

Garden Makeover - Creating a Secluded Teenage Garden

Garden Makeover - Creating a Secluded Teenage Garden

Part of our recent San Lorenzo Garden Makeover project was to create a secluded space for teenagers to be at peace in a beautiful garden setting. The space was initially an awkward shaped lawn filled with scrub and hedges, of no use to anyone.

Our SALI Award-Winning Garden at Simbithi Eco-Estate, Pigeonwood Close

Our SALI Award-Winning Garden at Simbithi Eco-Estate, Pigeonwood Close

Eco Balance Landscaping recently won a SALI (SOUTH AFRICAN LANDSCAPE INSTITUTE) SILVER award in the Garden and Turf Maintenance category for 7 Pigeonwood Close, Simbithi.  This garden was installed by Eco Balance Landscapes in August 2015. The residents requested lots of flowering plants and were blessed with a great outcome.

A garden with no grass? No problem!

A garden with no grass? No problem!

Do you have a garden with no grass? Or do you want one? At home or at the office, when it comes to a grass garden, a lawn can be high maintenance, take up valuable space, and be a little too traditional for your tastes. The good news is that a garden doesn’t have to have grass or, at least, doesn’t have to be dominated by a lawn.

5 top tips for bringing your office park garden back to life.

5 top tips for bringing your office park garden back to life.

Studies show that when employees have access to a garden (or, indeed any green but preferably outdoor space), they are happier and more productive. Even a green view can raise employee sprites, especially if those employees are confined to an indoor space for most of the day. So, if you’re lucky enough to have a garden where you work, you would do well to nurture it. If no one is using the space, find out why and make some changes.

The birds and the bees. Quick tips for attracting wildlife to your garden.

The birds and the bees. Quick tips for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Add an extra element to your garden by placing wildlife on your garden maintenance agenda. Not only do birds, bees, and butterflies bring your garden to life, your outside space can provide them with a conservation haven.

Why hiring a professional landscaping company will save you time and money.

Why hiring a professional landscaping company will save you time and money.

Even if you’re an expert gardener, you might not have the time or energy to invest in creating the perfect outdoor space. You might have thought about hiring a professional landscaping company but worried that it would be too expensive or require too much input – input you simply don’t have the time to give. 

Don’t despair – the opposite is actually true! Hire the right landscaping company and you will be enjoying your new garden sooner than you think for less than you think.

Beat The Drought: Water Zoning practices to ensure conservation

With water restrictions looming and water shedding in various municipal areas, it is a great idea to become familiarised with ways to create an efficient watering system. If you've prepared for the summer with rainwater harvesting containers like Jojo Tanks and proper tools for administering water wise solutions for your new or existing garden, it is important to be sure your garden is designed to maximise water usage