Preparations for the Johannesburg International Flower Show have begun! Civil engineers and heavy machinery have arrived on site at the Waterfall City show site, just below the Mall of Africa in Midrand, Johannesburg. Their aim is…
SALI pays tribute to the passing of a SALI founder member and legendary landscaper, Gordon David Smith (84 yrs). Gordon Smith was a pioneer in the South African landscaping industry. Many corporate gardens, housing development…
On 9 April, 2019, the City of Cape Town confirmed that the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle was positively identified in Somerset West. The PSBH infestation was discovered in Oldenland Road, Somerset West…
Interested in innovative landscape trends in South Africa? The 2019 Lifestyle Design Show features seven 'Chelsea Flower Show' style gardens - combined into a single landscape entity. The theme of the show is la vie…
Interested in landscapes? Visit the 'Gardens of the Golden City' - Summer Open Gardens, Gauteng, South Africa. Attend an open garden and raise funds for charity. Visit open gardens in Westcliff, Randburg and Hyde Park. …
SALI landscapers are experts in wetland-scaping - the creation of ecologically-friendly wetlands landscaped by professionals. World Wetlands Day (2 February) is a good time to think about the importance of creating wetlands around your home…
Do you have a wetland? Would a wetland benefit your landscape? Do you need a SALI landscaper to install a wetland on your property? World Wetlands Day (2 February) is a great time to remember…
With soaring summer temperatures experienced across the country, plants are taking strain and your lawn is no exception. If you are contemplating removing lawn and replacing it with hard landscaping or artificial lawn, don’t be…
The presence of water transforms a shopping centre, a residential estate or even a home. Across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), talented South African Landscapers Institute (SALI) members are transforming business prospects and the landscapes with water. On…
The summer fire season has arrived. Disaster management fire experts suggest that the drought during the summer of 2017/2018 kept fires in the Western Cape at a conservative figure. Good rains this year have increased…