ONE WAY TO HELP SAVE WATER
IMAGINE THIS COULD BE YOUR GARDEN
This photograph was taken at the ALoe Farm near Hartebeespoort dam, on the old Rustenburg road, about 4-5km from the dam wall and tunnel.
In to-days world of climate change and water shortage as in the Western Cape and Cape Town in particular, one has to really start saving water and one can start by changing your garden by planting plants that survive with very little water.
The best example of this is to plant Aloes, they will survive in almost desert condition but given a little water, they are very rewarding plants.
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Narottam (Aloe Vera)
There are over 400 species in the family Aloe, with Aloe vera one of the most popular forms, noted for its ability to soothe dry or sunburned skin. These easy to grow succulents tolerate a range of light neglect and thrive in well-draining, gritty soil, full sun and very little water.
Many aloes grow well in rock gardens or arid landscapes in warm climates, and most bloom at least once a year.
Aloe_striatula
These rambling Aloes come in many colors.
Aloe Marlothii or Mountain Aloe
I love aloes. Great photos. I always make a turn at Aloe Farm if I go past there on the way to Brits. What a show.
They are very rewarding flowers and of course bloom in winter when flowers are scarce.
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