DESIGN CENTRE AT KIRSTENBOSCH

To garden is to grow new life and heal one’s own – French Proverb.

One of the tenants at the new Kirstenbosch Centre for Home Gardening which opens its door this month is roomtogrow, a landscape design company that assists home owners to plan gardens to suit their lifestyles and complement their homes.

“We believe that home owners need to make full use of their outdoor space to create an ‘extension’ of their home”, says Donovan Gillman of roomtogrow. “We are fortunate to live in a country where our climate lends itself to outdoor living and it makes sense not to restrict your lifestyle to being indoors. By create additional space outdoors – not matter how big or small your garden – you can add to your lifestyle.”

roomtogrow is the mastermind behind the Pam Golding Property Design Centre at Kirstenbosch, offering on-site gardens by design and landscaping advise. “The idea behind this centre is to utilize lifestyle palettes that have been developed by our garden lifestyle lab to assist clients to visualize the potential of an outdoor space that suits their lifestyle,” explains Gillman.

Whether a young executive is looking for a modern, minimalist space to relax in or a retired couple wants a formal, peaceful corner or young couples with children are in search of a fun, wind free playful environment – roomtogrow can assist with customized lifestyle solutions, from concept to implementation.

“Gardens not only give immense pleasure but are known to improve quality of life through the connection with nature,” says Gillman. “They provide visual pleasure as well as an urban refuge while also increasing the value of your property.”

The Pam Golding Property Design Centre will form a satellite office of roomtogrow with consultants offering free advice to homeowners between 11am and 3pm daily. The synergy of being situated alongside an indigenous plant nursery and in the surrounds of Kirstenbosch will further benefit clients needing inspiration.

“Living your life to the full should not be reserved to inside the home,” says Gillman. “We believe that you can grow your home by making the most of your garden and outdoor area. Start living inside/out for a better life.”

For more information on roomtogrow and the range of services it offers call +27 (21) 794-4816 or email roomtogrow@wol.co.za