A love affair with the south of France inspired this charming courtyard makeover
Originally, the garden at the back of Tone and Claire Alexander’s holiday cottage in Milkwood Park, Cape Town, was rather drab, comprising a raised level area of lawn and a narrow gravel path separated by a low, retaining wall. “Despite its small proportions, we were determined to turn it into a stylish area that we could make better use of,” they recall.
Tone, a landscaper for more than 20 years, drew inspiration from hismany trips to Europe, specifically the south of France. He envisaged a picturesque courtyard with a small plunge pool and built-in seating beneath a pergola. For privacy, the entire area was excavated by half a metre to create a sunken effect.
This story is from the September 2019 edition of South African Garden and Home.
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