landscape design

dedicated to indigenous landscape solutions

landscape design

BACKGROUND / BUSINESS OVERVIEWRoots and Culture Landscape Design cc. was established in 2004 as a small business specializing in landscape design, indigenous landscaping and rehabilitation.

The naming of the venture ‘Roots and Culture’ derived from the significance of the words being:

Roots - the life force of all plants, being firmly anchored and nurtured to form a strong foundation will ensure a long and prosperous life.

signifying the influences of various cultures Culture -which lead to specific design principles. Taking into account the different types gardens throughout the history of mankind. Dating back to the first gardens of Persia, the Zen gardens of Japan, English Cottage gardens of Britain to the modern day garden concepts through out the world out the world today are to name a few.These cultural influences on garden design in the different countries shape and act as guidelines to creating individual masterpieces.

In the year 2005 the business crafted a growth strategy which yielded the following strategic mode of business approach:

Landscape ConsultationLandscape DesignsIndigenous Landscaping RehabilitationHorticulture and Environmental TrainingIrrigation Paving TilingKoi Pond Construction

To promote this transformation process of the business while at the same time aligning the business to those activities to share its core competencies, the business has targeted the following clientele basis:-

Private homesOffices premisesPublic Sector MunicipalitiesPrivate Sector developmentsGame Parks

Jason Law founded, managed and owned Roots and Culture Landscape Design. However, due to its rapid growth and turnkey strategy the venture has now taken two Black Empowerment partners that will add strategic value to its core business service delivery agenda.

1. COMPANY OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL

Jason Law Desmond Maylanyela

Butiswe Mguzulwa Terry LloydThe Team

The Members

To increase our number of clients by 25% per year through our all embracing and comprehensive commitment to exceed clients expectations.

To create a sustainable medium size services business that is committed to upholding effective service delivery to all its clients.

To create and develop a business which would function and perform from its own sustainable financial resources.

2. CORPORATE OBJECTIVES

Roots and Culture Landscape Design is now focusing on providing the following services:-

Roots and Culture Landscape Designs vision is to develop a business structure which will allow us to open offices in all large metropolitans’ centers in South Africa. Educate, train, innovate, experiment and re-invest in our human resources and technology is the way we wish to achieve this vision.

3. CORPORATE VISION

4. THE MISSION

Roots and Culture Landscape Designs mission is the restoration and rehabilitation of South African natural environment.

Training and development of personnel at all levels

Incentive Packages for Personnel at all levels

Maintaining good working relationships with suppliers and other key business associates

Consistent meeting of our commitments and deadlines

Keeping track of changes in the industry and following market trends closely

Proper on-going maintenance of plant and equipment

5. KEYS TO SUCCESS

The following are keys to our success and would contribute in ensuring our sustainability:

6. CORE COMPETENCES

6.2 INDIGENOUS LANDSCAPING

LandscapesWater wise gardensWater featuresGarden lightingFoot paths and pedestrian circulationFish PondsIrrigationMaintenance

6.1 LANDSCAPING DESIGN

Consultation serviceSite analysis and Base PlanSketch PlansMaster PlansPlanting plansDetailed construction drawings

Alien Eradication and removalDune RehabilitationWetland RehabilitationVeld ReclamationForest Establishment

6.3 REHABILITATION

Basic HorticultureGarden MaintenanceHorticultural MechanizationWater use management and techniquesConservation

6.5 PAVING SEVICES

Brick paving Concrete paving and edging Tiling Construction of swimming poolsEdging Other hard elements

6.6 IRRIGATION

Sport Field IrrigationNursery IrrigationManual systems/Automated systemsBore hole IrrigationResidential Dwellings irrigation

J.V. arrangementsSubcontractingPoverty Relief Projects

6.7 SPECIAL PROJECTS

7. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Roots and Culture Landscape Design is committed to equality for all employees in accordance with the law of the land. We support employee advancement and the development of technical, managerial, and other skills of historically disadvantaged communities and professionals.

Roots and Culture Landscape Design is an employer committed to crucial opportunity development with special emphasis to women and youth empowerment in the target groups.

The implementation of Roots and Culture Landscape Design equal opportunity programme is based on: -

Selecting candidates from the target group without compromising excellence in service delivery.

Getting involved in mentorship schemes.

Training and skills development of existing and newly employed staff.

8.BENEFITS FOR CLIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

SOCIAL RESPONIBILITY PROGRAMME

Defining factors: impact and sustainability;

Identifying beneficiaries on various projects in the form of local youth development organizations or trusts.

Incentives for workers;

Promotion of local SMME development; through subcontracting and sourcing materials locally.

The company’s commitment to unparalleled service delivery demands that the venture invest in infrastructure that is critical for its operations.

9. OPERATIONAL RESOURCES

10. JOINT VENTURES WITH ROOTS AND CUlTURE LANDSCAPE DESIGN

We believe that a partnership with Roots and Culture Landscape Design would benefit clients and their surrounding communities in these aspects:

Effective client service;

Value for money;

Quick turn-around time;

Consistent meeting of deadlines;

Significant social investment & empowerment positioning;

Promoting local competency in all projects that the company will be involved in.

11. LEVERAGING FACTORS

We are allied with creative talent.

Significant black controlled and owned services company

There is a youth driven venture therefore lots of innovation especially for cost effectiveapproach

Integration of all within the company behind the same goals and vision

Financial sustainability.

Understanding of the socio-economic realities of the communities in which we operate

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12. PHOTOGRAPHY

In the process of designing a calendar and book

Details of the equipment will be provided on request as it varies per project specifications/requirements.

6.4 HORTICULTURE AND ENVIROMENTAL TRAINING

1. AUTOHAUS MONTI BMW DealershippPearce Street, East LondonSiphelele Clarence MngadiCell: 082 928 5660 / Tel: 043-726 8730

2. AMATOLA WATER OFFICE PREMESISLandscape Design and Landscaping East London, VincentPamela GrangerTel: 045-745 2081

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12.SUMMARY OF CONTRACTS – Underway and Completed

3. M.B.S.A.Landscape Design and Office Premises Landscaping Consulting East London, BereaKwesi Mpuhlu - Cell: 083 299 9988

5. TOTAL GARAGES IDUTYWA, CRADOCKLandscape Design and Landscaping of petrol station,Mr SchoemanCell: 083 286 5370

4. SCULPTURES HAIR DESIGNLandscape Design and landscapingEast London Mr and Mrs. Corby Tel: 043 7293510

7. GULU ENVIROMENTAL ESTATEAlien removal and dam constructionMark Povey Cell: 082 449 7521 Tel: 043 742 4425

6. MANDEIRA CENTRE UMTATA Planting of street trees. Umtata - Azcon ProjectsVishanCell: 082 786 5024

8. CLEVEDON HOUSELandscape design and rehabilitation of premisesUwp/Baxter Attorneys, Lukin road, East London.Office Premises Craig Northwood - Cell: 043 7210186

9. SASOL QUEENSTOWNSasol Queenstown Rehabilitation of wetland and EmbankmentAlison Goddard Cell: 0829212719

12. SASOL EAST LONDONLandscaping of petrol station,Aloe gardens, Western Avenue, East London Alison Goddard - Cell: 082 9212719

11. PRESENT CIVILSPresent Civils/Independent Crushers Office Premises Glynis Randall - Cell: 0837022672

10. EUROPIA B&BWater Feature Design, Instillation & Lighting, Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay, East London Tel: 043 748 3542

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18. CECELIA MAKAWANE Phase two Landscape Design and Landscaping entranceDr E.R. Rajeev / Tel: 043 7082135

13. ALIWAL NORTH SPA WARM BATHSAlien removal, Rehabilitation and Busman Water featureCristo Theart - Cell: 083 775 6312

GOVERNMENTGOVERNMENT

20. QUMBU TOURIST INFOMATION CENTRELandscape Design and Landscaping / Hands on trainingOsmond and Lange (Leo) Tel: 043-721 0033

23. TECKO, CENTANI, WILLOWVALE SCHOOLSLandscaping of the three schools, MJ Mboya Prodject Managers cc.Jowel - Cell: 082 552 8748 / Tel: 043 742 0141

19. ESKOM ZIMBANE - KILOWATT GARDES MOBILE HOMESLandscape Design and Landscaping Umtata, ZimbaneJohn Galloway - Tel: 047-531 4488

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24. HOUSE BAK Landscape Design and Landscaping residential houses13 Bluewaters Beacon Bay, East London26 Plymouth Drive Nahoon, East LondonMrs Bak - Cell: 082 7752780

14.DINGAAN SAMBUMBU AND ASSOCIATES OFFICESLandscape Design and Landscaping East London, Southernwood Lungile Dingaan - Cell: 083 652 1098

17. SASOL ABBOTSFORD EAST LONDONLandscaping of petrol station,BafanaCell: 082 9212719

16. TOTAL GARAGE MDANTSANELandscape Design and Landscaping of petrol station,Mr SchoemanCell: 083 286 5370

21. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Ambulance Department Western Avenue East LondonLandscaping of entrance gardensTel: 043 7263350

22. DORA GINZA HOSPITAL Port Elizabeth, Landscape Design and LandscapngDeon or Mrs. Palmer - Tel: 041 406 4002

15. S.A.N.B.I BUTTERWORTH GREENING PROJECTSite analysis, Implemetation Plans, Horticultural Training, Work Schedules Ravik Sing - Cell: 082 579 9555

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25. HOUSE WHYTEResidential landscaping, Water feature and African gardenMr and Mrs WhyteCell: 083213458

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26. HOUSE KINNAERResidential landscaping & Water feature designMr and Mrs Kinnaer26

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27. HOUSE PRICEResidential landscapingRock shower and rock stairsMr and Mrs Price

28. HOUSE WURTHERKoi pond and irrigation. JohannesburgGunter Wurther Cell: 082 864 0146 Tel: 011 760 3494

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29. HOUSE SHULTZDomestic Landscapng. Thessens Island KnysnaDr Shultz Cell: 043 726 1509

30. HOUSE JAYKARANLandscape Design and landscaping, Beacon Bay, East LondonMr Jaykaran Cell: 083 324 1298

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31. HOUSE RIEGERResidential landscapingThe Marina, Port AlfredMr and Mrs Reiger - Cell: 083213458

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32. HOUSE STEWARDIrrigation, Waterfall, Paving and Landscaping107 Epson Road, Stirling, East LondonMr & Mrs Steward - Tel: 043 735 3959

33. HOUSE BAFANAResidential landscaping &Water feature Bafana Gcanga - Cell: 082 658 0542

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34. HOUSE DEWINGResidential landscaping, Water feature Koi Pond and lighting 27 Flamingo Cresent, Beacon Bay, East LondonMr & Mrs DewingCell: 082 554 5451

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35. HOUSE STANTONEnviromental landscaping. Robberg Estate, Whale Rock, Plettenberg bay - Mr Stanton Cell: 082 567 7051

36. HOUSE DREW Water Feature

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37. HOUSE PRESTONResidential Landscaping Water Feature and Modern style GardenWayne Preston - Cell: 083 629 4100

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39. HOUSE RANDALGarden design and planting. Kenington Road, Stirling, East London - Glyniss RandalCell: 083 702 2672

38. HOUSE KROONLandscape design and landscaping around koi pondMr KroonTel: 043 737 4343

40. HOUSE HARVEYLandscaping and Paving / 5 Buttonwood Cresent, GonubieMr & Mrs Harvey - Cell: 082 578 2597

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41. HOUSE LINDENTiling, landscaping and irrigation31 Flamingo Cresent, Beacon Bay, East LondonMr & Mrs Linden - Cell: 083 626 6677

42. HOUSE KAYKoi Pond, Landscaping, Shower - 45 Roslyn Road, Nahoon, East LondonMr & Mrs Kay - Cell: 083 448 3003

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43. HOUSE GRIGGKoi Pond and Decking - 15 Tidwater Drive, GonubieMr & Mrs Grigg - Cell: 082 551 4895

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KOI PONDS

44. HOUSE HUERConstruction and landscaping of Koi pond

45. HOUSE WOLKConstruction and landscaping of Koi pondMr. and Mrs. Wolk

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BRIDAL DRIFT DAM (D.E.A.T. PREDJECT)Landscape Design. Mdanstane. Cristo Theart - Cell: 083 775 6312

ALIWAL NORTH SPA WARM BATHS (D.E.A.T. PREDJECT)Landscape Design and Landscaping. Cristo Theart - Cell: 083 775 6312

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46. HOUSE RADLOFTConstruction and landscaping of Koi pondMr. and Mrs. Radloft - Tel: 043-735 20927

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Physical address: C11 Wansley FarmHomeleighEast London

Postal Address: P.O. Box 19483Tecoma5214

Telephone: (043) 726 0503

Fax: (043) 726 0503

E-mail: rootsandculture@hotmail.com

OFFICE DETAILS CONTACT PERSONS

Jason Law - 084 527 0281Managing Member / Landscape Technologist

Terry Lloyd - 078 340 4819Site Manager

Desmond Mahlanyela - 072 340 4619Construction Foreman

Butise Mguzulwa - 076 795 8714Site Agent