Fynbos Rock Garden | Stonehurst
Situated high up on Muizenberg mountain, this plot has incredible 180 degree views of Table Mountain and Muizenberg’s coastline. The biggest design challenge was the levelling through gabions in order to balance maximizing the lawn space whilst keeping costs low. This indigenous garden is designed for family with young children and parents who often like to entertain. This site was fortunate to inherit many large rocks which were carefully incorporated into the design layout. A fever tree forest lines the side of the house to screen from the neighbours and acts as a lovely feature. The pool is strategically placed to be sheltered from the wind and focus the eye towards the mountain. To make more of a statement, the deck wraps around two fever trees. My favourite part of the design is the Fynbos garden which is alive with a diverse range of proteas, pincushions, leucospermum, aloes, succulents, fynbos shrubbery, restios and grasses for the kids to wonder and birds to enjoy. It is also a place where one can venture for cut flowers and has the potential to be used as an outdoor entertainment space with a firepit and outdoor seating.