This residential landscaping project in Amber Leigh, Howick focuses on reshaping and refreshing an established garden that has been growing for over ten years.
Rather than starting from scratch, this garden redesign is about refining what already exists — improving flow, function, and long-term garden health through thoughtful landscape design.
Newly shaped landscape beds have been created to bring structure and clarity to the space. These defined garden beds make lawn maintenance easier while providing generous room for perennials and groundcovers to grow, spread, and thrive. The updated layout enhances usability while preserving the lush, abundant feeling of the garden.
The homeowner is an enthusiastic gardener with a passion for growing unusual flowers from seed, and the garden reflects her creativity and love of colour. Our role in this Howick landscaping project has been to guide the overall garden design, remove invasive weeds, and establish a strong framework that supports her planting style rather than limiting it.
As part of the process, mature perennials are being divided and replanted, helping to rejuvenate existing plants and maintain a healthy, balanced garden. This approach to sustainable landscaping allows the garden to evolve while keeping its established character intact.
Already, the transformation is clear. The garden is bursting with colour, texture, and personality — a vibrant outdoor space enhanced through practical garden design and professional landscaping care.
If you’re looking for landscape design or garden renovation services in Howick or the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, we’d love to help bring new life and structure to your outdoor space.
Carol Sacke is an award-winning landscape artist. Currently located in KZN, Carol has travelled around the World transforming landscapes into works of art. Carol works on the principle of drawing out the natural character of her landscapes and only works on projects she believes in.
