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Home and Gardening: Winter gardening

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Pippa is in conversation with Tracey Cole, a gardener, and landscaper from Village Gardens Landscaping.

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Kyle Jackson
Kyle Jackson
16:42 25 Oct 21
Tracey and her team delivered world-class service whilst transforming our courtyard in just two days! I had the dream... team on-site, each equally passionate, committed, and with a wealth of knowledge. The team shared useful tips, and we can't thank you enough for bringing this little project to life. The folks at Village Gardens exceeded our expectations and left us with the most beautiful space to enjoy this summer.read more
Nicki Justus
Nicki Justus
10:46 13 Oct 21
After a weeks worth of hardscaping and a bit of landscaping I am so excited about the beautiful work Miles, George and... their team did for my overwhelming garden. I love the new spaces created and my children couldn’t wait to run through the sprinkler on their new grass! Thank you so much Tracey and Josh for your guidance and care. Prompt, efficient and thorough. This company is definitely 10/10!read more
Bryan Smith
Bryan Smith
17:24 25 Mar 21
Tracey and her team performed miracle work on my back yard and transformed it into the most spectacular garden.... Tracey's knowledge and guidance were exceptional and her team of Jeff, Tendai, and Tino were efficient, punctual, and went the extra mile. I'd highly recommend them. Thank you very much!read more
Yvonne Taylor Burrow
Yvonne Taylor Burrow
16:09 29 Jan 21
Tracey and her team transformed my little garden.
Thank you for amazing service. you are stars!
Tracy Urdang
Tracy Urdang
08:36 16 Nov 20
Just had my patio/garden done. What a wonderful experience. Tracey and her team were the most professional, helpful,... inspiring group of people. I would recommend them to anyone who wants the best service from beginning to end - great value for money and complete client satisfaction. They even built my doggie garden which Crispy is thoroughly enjoying. Thank you Tracey (and team)... you made my outside area so beautiful. You guys rock!read more
Kathryn Stinson
Kathryn Stinson
20:08 12 Feb 20
Thank you to Tracey and her team for transforming our garden. Tracey has great creative and practical ideas and her... knowledge about landscaping is broad. I love my new garden and recommend Village Gardens to anyone who is looking to change or rehabilitate their garden.read more
Tiffany Martha
Tiffany Martha
15:26 15 Feb 19
When I was a child I wondered whether the fairies at the bottom of the garden existed. My daughter as a little girl,... was convinced that they did. Now I know for sure that one, at least, does exist. She waved her magic wand this last week and transformed my tired, suburban garden into a garden to be proud of, one to be frank, that I barely recognise. Her name is Tracey Cole of Village Gardens. Tracey is full of practical, innovative ideas, she communicates in every turn, and is quick to make use of existing plants or features. Her upbeat, enthusiastic personality carried us all along as the work progressed. Thank you so much Tracey and your wonderful A-Team. Such an amazing team you have, they were such a pleasure to have around.read more
Pier Kuun
Pier Kuun
07:02 13 Feb 19
I would love to make this my way of life.... Always loved frowning herbs
Lydia Abel
Lydia Abel
07:50 22 Nov 18
Tracey and her team are brilliant! She has a great feel for what works best - so the end result is a most welcoming... garden space. The team is efficient getting the job done effectively.read more
Lindsay Dunbar
Lindsay Dunbar
19:57 21 Nov 18
Tracey and her team always work with passion and enthusiasm. Love their work!
Candice Vietri-Theron
Candice Vietri-Theron
13:06 14 Sep 18
Incredibly happy customer.
Elaine Learmonth
Elaine Learmonth
16:29 20 Aug 18
Thank you Village Gardens for doing such a wonderful job for us! Tracey was helpful and always had great ideas. The... team who did the work were lovely and worked really hard. Fantastic job all round 😀read more
Michelangelo Carstens
Michelangelo Carstens
08:27 25 Sep 16
Tracey Cole
Tracey Cole
20:11 24 Sep 16
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Stephan
Stephan
09:10 10 Mar 24
Dear Tracey and JoshFirstly, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the outstanding work that you and your... exceptionally friendly team have accomplished last week. The collaboration was extremely harmonious and, most importantly, Ilka is happy.Following the motto "Happy wife, happy life."Our garden means so much more to us than just a piece of our property. We see it much more as a reflection of our happy relationship with each other. May both flourish further.Thanks to you guys, our garden has transformed into an even more idyllic, private oasis that provides us with relaxation.Now, we can only hope that the garden will flourish as magnificently as your optimistic forecasts have promised.I will need to, and indeed will, muster the required patience.Best,Stephan Westermannread more
Annie Rattle
Annie Rattle
07:34 20 Feb 24
We couldn’t have chosen a better team than Village Gardens to help us transform our 2 tiny and extremely challenging... and unappealing potential garden spaces at our new retirement home. Tracey made herself immediately available to take our brief at their busiest time with short notice. Joshua is a joy to work with and so knowledgeable, sensitive and creative. Together with their wonderful staff lead by Lusanda & Tendai and using both hard and soft landscaping with customised irrigation they have created 2 magical, easy maintenance spaces exactly as we had dreamed – an enchanting and private indigenous garden with tinkling fountain off our front patio and a lush food garden from the soulless brick paved walkway off our kitchen area. We are more than delighted. We recommend the team unconditionally!! Dave & Anne Rattle, Peers Retirement Village, Fish Hoek.read more
Dave Barron
Dave Barron
07:33 20 Feb 24
Tracey, Josh, Lusanda and the whole Village Gardens team were amazing - and the results speak for themselves. The... garden turned out beautifully, and I must commend Tracey on the design and vision she had. The team were professional, prompt and engaging - giving advice on the garden to a very inexperienced gardener - resulting in a great experience. They also went above and beyond by saving some of my old plants and planting them on the verge.I would highly recommend Village Gardens if you want your garden to stand outThanks Tracey, Josh, Lusanda and the whole teamread more
Dave Smythe
Dave Smythe
12:26 30 Nov 23
Tracey and Josh were brilliant. I am so pleased with the work they and their team did for me. What a transformation!
Barbara Erasmus
Barbara Erasmus
07:52 20 Oct 23
We were so impressed with the prompt efficient service we received from Village Gardens. Tracey and her team headed by... Tendai could not have been more helpful and industrious. Highly recommended.read more
M L
M L
10:50 19 Oct 23
Quite a poor experience interacting with Tracey to get an initial meeting set up. Originally told she could come on a... certain day but wouldn’t commit to a time, so we requested she simply give us a heads up a few hours out to be sure someone would be there when she did show up. No response… so on the day we chased up asking whether we could expect her at any sort of time that day, for her to tell us she had no availability.If you don’t want to feel like you are being done a favour as a client / like you are playing the lottery, I would advise you look elsewhere.read more
Lindsay Jolly
Lindsay Jolly
07:16 12 Oct 23
We were so chuffed with Tracey and her team. Tracey has a great eye for potential, and her suggestions and creative... reign have yielded such delightful results! We are so looking forward to our garden exploding in colour and growing into itself. Compliments to the whole team: Hard-working, efficient, professional and SO tidy in their work.read more
Nikki Susman
Nikki Susman
16:03 21 Sep 23
Completely obsessed with my new kitchen garden. Amazing service and professional staff. I can’t wait to get them back... to do the rest of my garden too! Highly recommend.read more
Sue Johnston
Sue Johnston
18:47 15 Aug 23
Tracey and her team transformed our small townhouse garden. She was lovely to work with, enthusiastic and with lots of... great ideas. Her team, MrT, Tino and Mike were knowledgeable and took pride in their work. It was a pleasure discussing various points with them. Thanks for a great job well done!read more
Julie Branquinho
Julie Branquinho
03:49 20 Jul 23
I had a fantastic experience with Village Gardens after I approached the owner, Tracey, to do both hard and soft scape... in my garden. Not only did her team sort out my entertainment area with a mix of well planned paving, flowerbeds and planter boxes but they also transformed my whole garden into a quiet, serene space that is easily maintained. Tracey listened closely to our brief and gave sound advice regarding the lay out, types of plants, maintenance etc always with cost effective ideas in mind and we are very happy with the outcome.read more
Tamara Chambi
Tamara Chambi
12:59 18 May 23
It was a pleasure working with Tracey, Josh and the team. Very professional! We are very happy with the outcome .
Dave Collins
Dave Collins
19:27 17 May 23
Tracey came to us the next day after our urgent request to establish a new garden before the onset of winter. She... advised and arranged very attractive planting and irrigation. Great stuff!read more
Anita Johnson
Anita Johnson
15:15 30 Mar 23
Tracey was so enthusiastic and had great ideas on our small patio planter project. A week later a very competent crew... arrived and turned the vision into reality. And the reality was even better than the vision. The whole experience was a pleasure and that does not happen very often.read more
Cilna Marais
Cilna Marais
10:05 17 Mar 23
Village Gardens installed irrigation for our garden and did some additional garden design and maintenance to fill out... empty spots, replace dying shrubs and restructure certain areas in our garden that were not flourishing. Their service from the moment I contacted Tracey was superb. Communication was always good and the team was such a pleasure to work with. The work itself was executed with excellence. I highly recommend this lovely company.read more
corne smith
corne smith
15:15 06 Mar 23
I cannot recommend Village Gardens enough!The whole team is wonderful, they are extremely knowledgeable in all aspects... and not just the actual gardening or designs. I loved the open communication and honest advice. The project felt like a shared adventure where they listen to your needs and then best advise on it, but they also think ahead and share these thoughts which makes it easy to trust the team and understand decisions. They understand a budget and are very willing to work around things or advise where costs can be saved, again which feels like a team you can trust. I love their can-do attitude and even when you ask for advice or help on something outside the scope, or after the service - they always reply with a smile. Thank you Tracey, Joshua, Myles and the full team of Village Gardens for your outstanding service. And yes, we have commissioned them for a second landscaping project.read more
sarah polonsky
sarah polonsky
10:36 15 Dec 22
We only have good things to say about Tracey, Myles, Josh and the whole team at Village Landscaping. They were great to... have on site in our home, and have been so professional and helpful, sharing their knowledge and advice, and guiding us to the best outcome for our garden. It is looking so so much better than it ever has. Their approach to problem-solving the small issues that cropped up has also been really impressive – they have gone “above and beyond”. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!read more
Taylor Niekerk
Taylor Niekerk
10:28 23 Sep 22
I, admin intern at St. Faith's Church in Plumstead, am extremely grateful and appreciate the work you guys did for our... Garden of Remembrance. It is beyond beautiful, i still cannot believe that it is real. Village Gardens has managed to bring back our church's dignity and the respect to our members and their loved ones.Thank you so much Tracey, Josh and Miles and the fantastic workers for the amazing work and the kindness you have brought forward. We are forever grateful!This is now our favourite place to be.read more
Lauren Moore
Lauren Moore
18:02 30 Jul 22
Our garden was in need of a serious makeover and some TLC - overgrown plants, poor soil condition and big gaps in the... beds were the main issues and we didn’t really know where to start. Tracey and her team were absolutely brilliant, and have completely turned both our front and back gardens around.Tracey immediately knew what was missing and what we wanted (colour, and more plants to attract bees and birds!) and she was able to take into account and work around our budget. George, Mike and Dan were consumate professionals and a pleasure to have around. They knew what needed to be done and are extremely talented and knowledgeable.We would recommend Tracey and her fantastic team without any hesitation.read more
Joseph Heynike
Joseph Heynike
19:31 19 Jul 22
Tracey and her team were amazing at transforming our home in Constantia.They had their work cut out for them as we... ended up planning a major garden overhaul with new lawns put in front and back, they did some major landscaping including garden steps, cobble edging and all around new trees and plants in most areas. Lastly they helped redo our irrigation system to ensure it was all working.Once the growth starts showing nicely I’ll have to post some pictures here.Thank you team for getting us ready for spring!Will see you on the first maintenanceread more
Grant M
Grant M
14:33 19 Jul 22
Tracey is a wealth of knowledge and was able to bring my vision to life.
Rehan van Zyl
Rehan van Zyl
04:20 02 Apr 22
Brilliant, hard working people. Would highly recommend!
Mark Fox
Mark Fox
12:35 14 Feb 22
Currently using these absolute professionals on rehabilitating my garden on the mountain. Attention to detail and the... love, care and compassion given to the landscape make Village Gardens the only choice in professional landscaping. Also the fact that they do not use pesticides and chemicals in their work make them the greenest and most sustainable choice bar none.read more
Tammy Ward
Tammy Ward
14:53 19 Jan 22
I have only the very best things to say about the Village Gardens Team. From meeting Tracey and receiving my quote,... right through to final execution the whole experience was positive, happy and incredibly seamless.I love how my garden has turned out, although I had some ideas already, Tracey and her team were super helpful and they added lots of input, advice and ideas. They also completely understood my vision, what I was hoping for and brought this to life.Having the team here for a few days was also wonderful, they were always upbeat, friendly, very professional and considerate and a total pleasure to have around!I’m so glad to have been referred to Village Gardens by a close friend, I am thrilled with my beautiful new garden.😊🪴read more
Brandon Wood
Brandon Wood
11:35 15 Dec 21
I was extremely happy with the service from start to finish from Village Gardens. I had Josh come to my house who was... thorough and patient. Both Josh and Tracey are very responsive, professional and knowledgeable. Tracey's team were wonderful and kept me updated constantly. 10/10.read more
Henroux Morkel
Henroux Morkel
13:20 30 Nov 21
Tracey and her team did an incredible job transforming our garden. It clearly showed from the start that it is not just... a job for the Village Gardens team, but a true passion. Can highly recommend their services. Thanks again!read more
Mia Morkel
Mia Morkel
12:17 30 Nov 21
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Tracey, Myles and the rest of the professional Village Gardens team. The... communciation was great from the start and they delivered on time and within budget. We loved watching how the team transformed our entire garden in only 5 days. It now looks like a magical forest!!! Thank you so much Tracey for over delivering, you and your team def deserves a 5 star rating!!!We will highly recommend you to anyone! Keep up the good and professional work!read more
Natalie Dunn
Natalie Dunn
16:30 04 Nov 21
Highly impressed with Tracey & her professional team!! They have given me a beautiful garden just in time for sweet... summer parties!! Great value for money! Both Tracey & Miles incredibly knowledgeable, punctual & nothing is too much trouble for them. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with them to turn my garden into my go to haven!read more
Kyle Jackson
Kyle Jackson
16:50 25 Oct 21
Tracey and her team delivered world-class service whilst transforming our courtyard in just two days! I had the dream... team on-site, each equally passionate, committed and with a wealth of knowledge. The team shared useful tips, and we can't thank you enough for bringing this little project to life. The folks at Village Gardens exceeded our expectations and left us with the most beautiful space to enjoy this summer.read more
Colleen Bresler
Colleen Bresler
17:36 21 Oct 21
This is the third time we have used Village Gardens. Each time for something new to our garden. Really happy with every... outcome. Myles and his team were a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommendedread more
Melanie Botha
Melanie Botha
05:55 15 Sep 21
Expert service and advice at a reasonable price. Thank you to Tracey and team from Village Gardens and Anthony and team... from Super Vision Home & Garden. You transformed my small drab garden into a little piece of fairyland.read more
Rana Wolffs
Rana Wolffs
19:01 14 Aug 21
Tracey and her team were absolutely incredible. From the first visit by Josh to discuss our needs, to the numerous... WhatsApp messages and emails and through the entire project, they instinctively knew what we wanted. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and nothing was too much to ask. Our veggie garden is everything that we could have steamed of. We are in love with our beautiful new space and are already enjoying being out in the garden again. We cannot sing Tracey and Village Gardens' praises enough!read more
Kieron Tudor
Kieron Tudor
14:56 06 Jul 21
Tracey, Joshua and the team were so professional from the planning to the completion. Tracey's vision of what could be... done was amazing. The team were on time, polite, neat and kept me well informed of their plans and progress. I now have an amazing edible garden which I can't wait to start harvesting. Thank you to a brilliant team!read more
Joshua Potgieter
Joshua Potgieter
06:54 02 Jul 21
Professional landscaping company that really works with the client to achieve their ultimate vision from their... landscape. From softscaping to hardscaping they do it all.read more
Renee Liang
Renee Liang
10:06 15 Jun 21
I've just had my back garden area and surrounds completely revamped by Tracey and her team at Village Gardens together... with Antony and Suzie from Super Vision for our hardscaping. They truly did an amazing job, very professional and efficient. They really do take great care to satisfy their client's needs with good communication and feedback.My garden looks beautiful and is totally transformed and shall be my happy place in future, to relax and listen to the many, many birds who have come to visit and enjoy this new space too!Thank you to all at Village Gardens for your hard work in making my new garden look so stunning. I can certainly recommend them.read more
Jade Jaffit
Jade Jaffit
16:03 14 May 21
Village gardens was wonderful so professional on time kind responsive and dog friendly. Their work was creative neat... and inspiring. Thanks so much for a job well done! Highly recommendedread more
Bryan Smith
Bryan Smith
17:22 25 Mar 21
Tracey and her team transformed my back yard into an inviting hideaway rich with detail which my two dogs are... thoroughly enjoying! My highest compliments go to her team of herself, Jeff, Tendai & Tino who were knowledgeable, punctual, efficient, and who were only too happy to go the extra mile. Thank you very much!read more
Sandy Andrews
Sandy Andrews
15:59 01 Mar 21
We are absolutely delighted with our end product. Tracey and her team were such a pleasure to work with. They were... friendly, efficient, reliable and very professional. I can highly recommend them.read more
Debbie Cox
Debbie Cox
08:36 08 Feb 21
Tracey and her team transformed my small, almost non existent Lakeside Garden into my own little beautiful piece of... paradise, in one day. Tracey's ideas worked perfectly. All my wild little feathered friends are absolutely loving my garden and their new bath. My Garden truly is 'My Happy Place'. Thank you for your fantastic, friendly and professional service. I would highly recommend Village Gardens.read more
Tova Levin
Tova Levin
09:20 14 Dec 20
My garden is looking stunning now thanks to Tracey and her team. Tracey's team are amazing workers and really know... what they're doing. They worked hard and got the job done professionally and on time.read more
Bronwen
Bronwen
08:53 14 Dec 20
Tracey and her team did such a wonderful job with our garden - we are so happy with the new look and feel. With really... only two requirements - water wise and low maintenance - Tracey helped us come up with a clear vision and she executed it to perfection. Her enthusiasm is infectious and her knowledge is vast! And her team’s professionalism and friendliness made the upheaval much smoother and less onerous than expected. We can’t wait to see our new garden in full bloom!Thank you Tracey and all the guys at Village Gardens, especially George. You guys are green-fingered rock stars!read more
Paul Maree
Paul Maree
18:14 19 Oct 20
Tracey and the team at Village Gardens restored our faith in landscapers (after we were ripped off and scammed by an... awful landscaper about a year ago). From start to finish, Tracey and co. were professional, helpful and went the extra mile to ensure that we were happy. The passion and commitment to good service shone through and I would happily recommend them to anyone who is looking to take their garden to the next level.read more
Moira Timlin
Moira Timlin
12:53 19 Oct 20
Tracey and her team were absolutely fantastic. Tracey totally understood my vision and elevated my existing cottage... garden to a whole new level. I cannot wait to see the new plants in full bloom! The energy and wonderful attitude of both Tracey and her team is a clear indication they are passionate about what they do. I highly recommend Village Gardens and will not look anywhere else if I need any further upgrades done to my garden.**update to the above, I have recently had my courtyard repaved and am so happy with the finished results. Suzie and her team were fantastic - very professional, neat and going one step beyond. I really appreciate the additional container garden work done as well as the repairing of my caving driveway. It's seldom these days to find contractors with such levels of integrity and professionalism - I am extremely impressed and grateful.Many thanks, Village Gardens - Tracey, Suzie, Antony and your fantastic teams of passionate workers!read more
Olivie Keck
Olivie Keck
12:44 04 Mar 20
This company did a great job of transforming our back garden from a weed patch into a lush space. Great service and... very professional team. I highly recommend them!read more
kathryn stinson
kathryn stinson
19:59 12 Feb 20
Tracey is a vibrant and creative landscape designer who builds a solid personal relationship with her clients in order... to fulfill their wishes. I loved planning my garden with Tracey - she had a wealth of clever and practical ideas and an excellent knowledge of plants. She was also happy to work within my budget. Her landscaping team were delightfully discreet, polite and professional. The work was done in the time proposed and she offered a follow-up service to help me maintain the garden. You will not be disappointed if you get work done by Village Gardens.read more
Vanessa
Vanessa
10:45 25 Jan 20
Tracey and her dedicated team were a joy to work with and I was thrilled with the results. I can highly recommend... Village Gardens and won't hesitate to get them back here again to work their magic in my garden.read more
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