88 SEPTEMBER 2019 | gardenandhome.co.za
SOURCE Contours Design Studio capecontours.co.za6
The symmetrical façade of the house inspired the layout of
this entrance garden. Yellow roses garland the pergola and
pots of clipped myrtle flank the entrance. The matching beds
in front feature kumquat trees underplanted with pansies.7
Arches are a good way to indicate where the entrance is
and which way guests should approach. Use pavers set in
the lawn to keep feet clean and dry on rainy days and prevent
the grass from being worn away.8
The sound of water has a calming effect at an entrance,
giving the impression of entering another world, and also
serves to muffle traffic noise.9
As it’s essential to see where you’re going at night, install
lights or lanterns near paths and steps. Choose those that
illuminate the floor and don’t shine in your eyes.10
When building steps up to the front door, make them
deeper, leaving gaps at the back of the treads for seasonal
annuals or groundcovers like erigeron, alyssum and lobelia.6
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