On 20 January 2020, a media release entitled, “Pollen Alert: Highly allergenic ragweed invades SA” was issued by Meropa Communications on behalf of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute. The media release reported that ragweed had been detected in
Wetlands are of great value to us all, a bridge between terrestrial and aquatic worlds, they are nature’s most productive ecosystems and the home to a wide variety of species – important breeding grounds for many creatures. As economic water
Interested in innovative landscaping for small spaces in South Africa? The 2020 Lifestyle Design Show launches on 15 February 2020. This year, the exciting landscaping show focusses on patio living, small and micro gardens… as well as small balconies. Put
The fourth annual Garden Day takes place on Sunday 20 October 2019. The call to action for Garden Day is simple – invite your neighbours, family and friends, wear a flower crown and celebrate your garden together!
In June 2019, Leon Kluge, was honoured by the South Africa Landscape Institute (SALI) with the 2019 National Chairperson’s Discretionary Award, presented at the SALI Awards of Excellence … by SALI National President, Norah de Wet. This November, Kluge will
Johannesburg’s International Flower Show has broken groundThe organisers of the Johannesburg International Flower Show have started working on site at Waterfall City, just below the Mall of Africa in Midrand. The show will run from the 30 October to 3
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 and landscaping methods were pioneered
Download attachments: PSHB_Beetle_pg1_-_2_May_2019.pdf (784 Downloads) PSHB_Beetle_pg2_-_2_May_2019.pdf (891 Downloads) Cape Town’s ‘PSHB ground zero’ is Somerset WestOn 9 April, 2019, the City of Cape Town confirmed that the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle was positively identified in 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 est belle, meaning ‘Life is
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. Weekend of 6 – 7
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 or business. The theme for
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 the importance of wetlands and