Six Kingdoms

Six Kingdoms Six Kingdoms is an ecological landscaping and land management business. Visit www.sixkingdoms.org for more!
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We provide land management consultation and project management services, as well as ecological landscape design and implementation services.

01/06/2026

Some thoughts on the recent storm damage in the garden route as we clear yet another driveway of fallen over invasive species

This naturalistic ecopool lies embedded in outstanding indigenous gardens by with stone detailing by . I love the natur...
23/05/2026

This naturalistic ecopool lies embedded in outstanding indigenous gardens by with stone detailing by .

I love the natural rock edging, little flowing stream and slate stairs.

We built this pool using our superadobe and Epdm method, radically reducing the amount of cement and brick required, reducing the builds environmental footprint and embedded energy.

Natural pools take time to develop their ecological balance and this pool has grown in beautifully with the gardens around it.

Thanks so much too Stafford for the fantastic photos.

28/04/2026

Our new website is live! What do you think?

To celebrate i thought I'd run a fun little competition.

Visit the site, dm me a screenshot and tag a friend you'd like to sit under a tree with in this post. If you find a typo or error you get an additional entry.

www.sixkingdoms.co.za

One lucky winner will get a free Yellowwood delivered to their door (western cape only).

Comp ends Friday May 1st, 20.00h.

Many thanks to for all the work during the process.

If you find a typo or error you get an additional entry

23/04/2026

A little lazy river at a friend's place this week using some reclaimed gabion stone. Bringing life and movement to an old storm water channel that feeds a dam.

Light and textures play in this garden that hugs this beautiful home by .We've loved seeing this garden growing in, high...
15/04/2026

Light and textures play in this garden that hugs this beautiful home by .

We've loved seeing this garden growing in, highlighting and softening the architecture and tying the house into the amazing location on the banks of the Knysna lagoon.

The garden has created a haven for the home owners, and the local visitors as you'll see if you scroll to the last photo.

Thanks to for the collaboration and beautiful work.

Photo 1 and 2 by and 3 and 4 by

13/04/2026

10 things I’ve learned from a decade of living and working in the Garden Route

1. Nothing is permanent- Change is inevitable, something that may seem intractable or unsolvable one day may resolve itself the next

2. The ‘simple life’ is not so simple- Taking responsibility for your land, home, water and food is a complex and at times frustrating process. It can be hard, unforgiving and challenging. It is however, incredibly rewarding.

3. Good things take time- Whether it’s clearing invasive aliens to restore indigenous biodiversity, or planting seeds to harvest for food, good things take time and patience and consistency is the key.

4. Perfectionism is the enemy of progress- Don’t let perfectionism stand in your way. Sometimes good enough is good enough. Just because the problem may not be perfectly solvable, doesnt mean it can’t be tackled.Do your best, and aim for perfect, but be pragmatic and work with what you have.

5. Diversity is resilience- Whether in ecology, sociology or business, diverse systems are more resilient to shocks. Stay flexible and adaptable and design for diversity.

6. Nature doesn’t rush, yet everything gets done- The slow creep of time shows how inexorably forward natural process march. A tree in our garden had a ‘temporary’ washing line on it for 5 years. Slowly, patiently, with no rush, it hass absorbed the line beneath the bark and continued its path upwards.

7. The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago, the next best time is now. Cliche, true. Our fruit trees are bearing and our indigenous trees are providing beautiful shade, form and habitat. The corollary is- the best time to clear invasive plants was 10 years ago, the next best time is now.

8. Plant one for the rook, one for the crow, one to die and one to grow- An old gardener’s adage rings true- not every seed you plant will make it’s way to maturity. Sow seeds generously and share the yields.

9. There is a season for everything- Time moves in waves. Orange flowers blossom in winter, purple in spring, gardens overflow in summer and rest in winter. Move with the seasons of life, don't force it.

08/04/2026

Patience is a virtue but I can't wait to show you this pool once its fully established, so here is a sneak peak for now.

This pool at the home of may be one of my favorites, it's a clear example of how ecopool technology can integrate wit...
31/03/2026

This pool at the home of may be one of my favorites, it's a clear example of how ecopool technology can integrate with beautiful design to bring nature's exquisite diversity right to your door. I love the combination of materials and plant pallets that create this stunning courtyard experience.

Looking for help clearing invasives on your property? Get in touch, we've been helping land owners in the Garden route f...
26/03/2026

Looking for help clearing invasives on your property?

Get in touch, we've been helping land owners in the Garden route for 10 years and love supporting our beautiful ecology.

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