![Tropical%20Leaves_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_850dd728ae09495c835f3f302d6ccd53~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_617,h_769,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Tropical%2520Leaves_edited.jpg)
Horticulturist &
Landscape Designer.
Garden Design & Planning
Healing Gardens / Hospital Gardens
Alien & Invader Species Consultant (SAGIC)
Environmental Management Plans
Environmental Rehabilitation
SA Botanical Society Member
Biomimicry (Biomimicry Institute)
Conservation of Historical Gardens
Garden Maintenance
Master Herbalist
Veggie & Herb Gardens or Boxes
Helen Sparg
"Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in the garden."
- Chinese proverb
Clients Include: * Eskom - Aids Remembrance Garden.
* Castellano Beltrame.
* Osner Group of Hotels (Kat Leisure).
* Fancourt Hotel and Country Club.
* Engen King Williams Town. * Investec - Retail Park.
* Old Mutual - Vincent Park.
* Spar Vincent
* Dewing Construction
* Cypress Dale Country Estate
* Love Dale FET College KWT
* Lear Corporation
* SA Tourism
* East London IDZ
* Chamberlain Guest House
* The Presidency Of SA
* Province of Eastern Cape
* Berco Indoor Gardens
* Department of Health RSA
* Eastern Cape Tourism
* Spanish Consulate (Bhisho)
* BCM - Garden of Remembrance.
* ABSA Bank Vincent Park.
* Matla - IDZ
* Life Hospital - st. Dominic's &
* East London Private Hospital
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Architects I've worked with:
* Goldsmidt Salter - Western Ave Office.
* Ngonyama Okpanum & Associates
Gov School Mqanduli.
* Smale & Partners - Vincent Park.
* Martin Goldswain - The Quarry
* ITM Architects - Clinics, Schools and Children's Correctional Services and a Business Complex.
* Andrew Powels - Life Hospital Group.
![An Indigenous Garden was created for Vincent Park Shopping Centre, East London by Landscaper Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_751bf2dec28a4a3a9b5188874de6dbaf~mv2_d_2576_1932_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_293,h_220,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/20170606_094405.jpg)
![271841067_10222652635886587_1870894130416264679_n.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_f0a05239e26a447c9293f8b1948c512f~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_48,y_57,w_552,h_484/fill/w_286,h_251,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/271841067_10222652635886587_1870894130416264679_n.jpg)
Environmentalists I've worked with to
Create Management Plans for Alien & Invasive Species:
* Indwe Environmental -
Abbotsford Riparian Land Parcel and Haven Hills Cemetary. Created Environmental Control Management Plans for the Alien & Invader Species.
* The Quarry - Martin Goldswain.
Sensitive area around the lake.
Game Reserves:
* Endalweni Private Game Reserve
- Kei Mouth.
* Hluleka Gov Game Reserve - Wild Coast. Implemented an Environmental Rehabilitation
project.
* Mpongo Park PrivateGame Reserve.
![View from the bath by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_1421d4158f3341f38c6a332ad2f31ce2~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_367,y_195,w_1393,h_1271/fill/w_278,h_254,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Corlet%20bathroom%20views%20after%205%20(2)%20wf.jpg)
![Dichondra with Std. Bay trees framing the front door. Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_31f170aafbe54240b12e47d1c9b9ad46~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_158,y_16,w_1624,h_1416/fill/w_288,h_251,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/corlet%20front%20door%202%20pots%20stds%20(3)%20yes.jpg)
![A Classic White Garden created by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_1cfd3f70b4ce40b7bfb1a7c7eb3710cf.jpg/v1/crop/x_210,y_94,w_725,h_568/fill/w_268,h_210,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f6705c_1cfd3f70b4ce40b7bfb1a7c7eb3710cf.jpg)
![A modern garden using different green textures by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_73684a77f4e74898bd70e4caa8be41d9.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_39,w_471,h_356/fill/w_284,h_215,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f6705c_73684a77f4e74898bd70e4caa8be41d9.jpg)
![Patio with scented plants by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_2233e18377504affb7fb27a9429e2e1e~mv2_d_2560_1920_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_102,y_0,w_2458,h_1920/fill/w_239,h_187,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/20170415_130705%20(1).jpg)
![A striking, minimalist, hardy Garden Bed created by Landscaper Helen Sparg at Vincent Park Shopping Centre.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_225ef05183fd4899a0c7ea6d55fa4531.jpg/v1/fill/w_263,h_197,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f6705c_225ef05183fd4899a0c7ea6d55fa4531.jpg)
![Site Foreman on site in Transkei for Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_be724a755e36447897b9bad591c876f2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_3037,h_2117/fill/w_260,h_181,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f6705c_be724a755e36447897b9bad591c876f2.jpg)
![Modern Cement Female Focal Point by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_6bd0cbbfd03c45b18b5e7b6e983d6dbc.jpg/v1/crop/x_178,y_0,w_1922,h_1529/fill/w_274,h_218,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f6705c_6bd0cbbfd03c45b18b5e7b6e983d6dbc.jpg)
![Modern Courtyard by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_469c30011f4343b9b4ef89aac3fea1a4~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_51,y_0,w_626,h_529/fill/w_244,h_206,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/271856426_10222652645846836_7807017594136872076_n.jpg)
![Modern Courtyard by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_48dbfdd634ab4efeb4e40ecc8846b9b6~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_61,y_0,w_609,h_539/fill/w_246,h_218,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/271807695_10222652645286822_2773641300954519350_n.jpg)
![Landscape Designer Helen Sparg at work. School in Rural Transkei.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_76cb97cd222d41acb27f45c9075a9d5b.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_47,w_2347,h_1785/fill/w_272,h_207,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f6705c_76cb97cd222d41acb27f45c9075a9d5b.jpg)
![Rusted Paint used on Urn as a Focal Point by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_8fe591cb75f146d2b3623175c2a4866f.jpg/v1/crop/x_105,y_194,w_395,h_313/fill/w_271,h_215,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f6705c_8fe591cb75f146d2b3623175c2a4866f.jpg)
![Tropical Indoor Garden created by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_0ac3d206927c4d4b9f71194f8e541667~mv2_d_1536_2048_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_283,w_1536,h_1102/fill/w_287,h_206,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Easter%20Island%20Head%20Atrium.jpg)
![A tropical pathway created by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_c090dfff83de4a4192130f5e8c53745b~mv2_d_1920_2560_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_1920,h_1443/fill/w_285,h_214,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/20170415_125929.jpg)
![Pathway created by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_77d1953d93e442d0a47da4cfe538c267.jpg/v1/crop/x_55,y_53,w_517,h_427/fill/w_257,h_212,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f6705c_77d1953d93e442d0a47da4cfe538c267.jpg)
![Country Estate Entrance Proposal with Reflection Pool by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_db922dd172fe4a4e86f4d00f93da86ab~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_481,w_1536,h_1275/fill/w_260,h_216,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/271761849_10222642489432932_8837386950053418482_n.jpg)
![Before pic of the side garden.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_6727db5bd74a4b3a86af88867fd54b9c~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_442,y_0,w_778,h_573/fill/w_242,h_178,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/aria%20tropical%20before_edited.jpg)
![After pic of side garden. Used Decking, pots and tropical planting.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_e4186e1debc14565948cea754b67eea1~mv2_d_1536_2048_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_441,w_1536,h_1047/fill/w_267,h_182,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/aria%20tropical%20after.jpg)
Before
After
![A 16th Century Herb Garden designed by Landscaper Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_1e7c3c46116642fea16e53d9a08bc902~mv2_d_2560_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_67,y_0,w_2267,h_1529/fill/w_280,h_189,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/20160210_145645.jpg)
![Rough sketch of proposed water feature by Landscape Designer Helen Sparg.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_a5d57201328942bfb6710342d9579add~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_274,h_199,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Ntutu%20Fort%20Gayle%20(4)_edited.jpg)
![Edited Image 2014-12-24-18_4_3_edited_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_7dd6c660bada45e09924113e4a7579f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_282,h_191,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Edited%20Image%202014-12-24-18_4_3_edited_edited.jpg)
![Edited Image 2014-12-24-17_48_46_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_cd446ff3ef414b32831ab9bf9ddf78be~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_273,h_205,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Edited%20Image%202014-12-24-17_48_46_edited.jpg)
![20170415_130532.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_a9c557f47e8f4c06860f0f28f30bb663~mv2_d_1920_2560_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_751,w_1920,h_1719/fill/w_271,h_243,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/20170415_130532.jpg)
![20170415_125910.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_bf06857737644058ae9a647b3bb137d5~mv2_d_2101_1912_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_280,h_255,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/20170415_125910.jpg)
![Edited Image 2014-12-24-18_31_43_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_10d75e13c52f4605a1ff454cca027df4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_273,h_205,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Edited%20Image%202014-12-24-18_31_43_edited.jpg)
![78427202_10217054757223119_3126235819208081408_n_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_565d019c72424bf786d2c5d628f81a18~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_87,y_0,w_1700,h_1536/fill/w_271,h_245,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/78427202_10217054757223119_3126235819208081408_n_edited.jpg)
![Edited Image 2014-12-24-18_1_18_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_f162071cd8244f6f886337e9e5bd4853~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_272,h_204,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Edited%20Image%202014-12-24-18_1_18_edited.jpg)
![78572753_10217054651860485_8686060525634715648_n_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_9902f9542bf8465e91df51aa7b9e9eb4~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_157,y_0,w_1834,h_1536/fill/w_287,h_240,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/78572753_10217054651860485_8686060525634715648_n_edited.jpg)
![158813489_10220885762875866_6921423498556934186_n.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_95908de3f8664983a9652eca19248720~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_48,y_0,w_556,h_464/fill/w_268,h_224,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/158813489_10220885762875866_6921423498556934186_n.jpg)
![St. Dominic's Landscaping Nov 2022.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_d743c9f008724ddfae69c27cfe709298~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_312,h_234,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/St_%20Dominic's%20Landscaping%20Nov%202022.jpg)
![313263712_10224219359613701_6679790719698932807_n.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_3c73d90a288046a983982514c7b7b200~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_173,h_231,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/313263712_10224219359613701_6679790719698932807_n.jpg)
![EL red pots.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6705c_93aa34f315d548ebbc3241bd475d5560~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_312,h_234,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/EL%20red%20pots.jpg)
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