Daily disruptions of power and water are re-shaping the care of gardens and plants, with landscaping and plant care becoming harder to manage. Irrigation systems that rely on electric pumps stop working and water restrictions mean gardens cannot always be watered on schedule. Budgets are now stretched to cover diesel and generators, in addition to regular maintenance.
For property managers and business owners, a neglected garden is often the first thing to be noticed, and landscaping is usually one of the first things to suffer when a business is under strain.
Water restrictions have added another layer of difficulty, and businesses that once relied on daily watering schedules have had to shift to irrigation systems that are designed to use less water more effectively.
Despite these issues, plant care professionals suggest solutions such as water wise landscaping, drought resistant plant choices and maintenance plans built around load shedding schedules, all of which can help businesses keep their green spaces alive without adding pressure to already strained budgets.
