GARDEN | Wellington gardener beats the heat with the right choice of plants

WHO LIVES HERE? Wayne and Charlene Louw and their two Miniature Dachshunds, Russel and Mia
WHERE Wellington
SIZE OF GARDEN 600m²
TYPE OF SOIL Granitic clay soil
AGE OF GARDEN 5 years

I love having colour in my garden and in my home. This, combined with our extremely hot summers, informed my plant choices and the layout of my garden,” says Charlene.

“I knew exactly what I wanted to plant, and where. A garden with lavender and roses near our bedroom was a must, and I wanted an organic vegetable and herb garden, as well as an orchard that included peach, plum and apricot trees.