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Eco-friendly estate living has become increasingly popular in the Boland region of the Western Cape, and looking at this fresh, modern property, one can see why.

Herwe Truniger, owner of Easigrass Cape Town, shares some of the latest gardening trends and lets us in on some tricks of the trade.

In the suburbs of Durban North lies one of the most beautiful eco-friendly new builds in the area. So passionate was this family to “live more gently on this planet” that not one eco-conscious stone was left unturned.

Green landscaping, which has grown in popularity over the past few years, entails ensuring that your landscaping not only adheres to environmentally-friendly principles, but potentially enhances the environment around you as well

As with most things in life, vision is needed in order to maintain clarity and purpose for any project. With immense vision, these home owners could see the potential of purchasing a stand that contained a derelict house, seeing beyond the steepness, the cross fall of the land and possible problems that might occur.

This stunning home is situated on Monaghan Farm, an estate that differs from most upmarket developments because it is an actual working farm, with a strong emphasis on organic agriculture. At the heart of the farm are 10 acres dedicated to the farming of vegetables, herbs and flowers. This is the ideal setting for the owners of this home, a childless couple who wanted a home that they could live in well into their old age.