Adding a bit of greenery to your paved patio area, creates a space that is cool, colourful and reflects your individual style. For those who are keen to leap into the world of growing plants but lack the confidence to do so, here are 4 hardy plants to help you transform your patio. 1. Kumquat […]
Autumn is here and that means cooler weather but also beautiful outdoor scenery. Together, these two features make Autumn the perfect season to spend more time outdoors. By applying the right elements in your own outdoor space, your home will be the entertainment and relaxation hub of the season. Here are a few elements to
Efflorescence is a white residue that looks like a white powder on top of the pavers or a white scum type smear in the paving brick. Efflorescence is seemingly prevalent with all types of paving and while its presence on a recently laid patio or driveway can disappoint the homeowner, they sometimes feel that the
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The American diplomat, Elliott Abrams, said ‘first impressions matter. Experts say we size up new people in somewhere between 30 seconds and two minutes.’ And that summing up doesn’t just apply to people; it applies to business and places too. So when you approach a new mall or drive into your favourite retailer’s parking area,
In business it’s always important to remember one thing: it’s what you can do for your client that counts. If you don’t have a service or a product they need, and if you don’t hone that offering to best serve them, then you will lose out. The adage ‘the client is king’ is true and
We may enjoy our gardens more during the hot summer months, but winter in Cape Town and Durban (often referred to as the ‘secret season’) can also offer up spectacular days with blue skies and bright sunshine – albeit cold crisp air. And on those days, when we step outside to make the most of
We all know how popular Cape Town is – last year it topped the Telegraph Travel Awards as the Best City in the World, and in Condé Nast’s highly acclaimed Reader’s Choice Awards, it topped the list as Best Food City in the World as well. So, if you’re about to sell a house
