Dam levels in the Western Cape continue to improve. By early October 2018, dam levels had reached a storage capacity of 79%. Water tariffs have been lowered and water use limits have been raised. The…
The landscaping industry welcomes everyone to FutureScape Africa - as we celebrate and explore the future of landscaping. The event is an opportunity for landscapers and green industry members from around southern Africa and abroad to…
South African landscapers are celebrating Arbor Month during September 2018... The theme for the 2018 Arbor Month Campaign is Forests and Sustainable Cities. Investing in green spaces can help transform cities into more sustainable, resilient,…
Who were the winning entries at the South African Landscaper's Institute 2018 Awards of Excellence? Below are details of the ten SALI trophy winners for 2018 + short biographies of the two individual recipients of…
Morne Faulhammer served, once again, as South African Landscapers' Institute (SALI) National Judge for the 2018 SALI Awards of Excellence. On 7 June, 2018, Faulhammer launched the 2018 SALI Awards Ceremony to delegates attending the…
SALI National Chairman, Norah de Wet, joined the national team to build the Kirstenbosch-South Africa exhibit in the Great Pavilion at the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show, London, Britain. Led by the award-winning designer, Leon Kluge,…
Landscape design students have built nine spectacular mini gardens – on show till May 2018 – in Randburg Design³ (design to the power of 3) is the theme of the 21st Lifestyle Garden Design Show…
Why do landscapers oppose the government's Cynodon dactylon plan? The South African Landscapers' Institute (SALI) issued a strong condemnation regarding the government's proposal to list Cynodon dactylon as a Category 2 invasive species today. SALI…
Indigenous Cynodon dactylon turf grass is under attack by the South African government. Why is indigenous Cynodon dactylon grass currently been targeted by government in South Africa? Amendments to legislation On 16 February, 2018, South…
Trees across South Africa are under attack? Horticulturist and SALI member - Francois Malan of Brand’s Tree Felling - says he has been involved in the felling of about 30 PSHB infected trees during 2018, with…