Wildlife corridors
African Legacy took root right here—armed with spades, forks, and a handful of saplings, we launched our mission on a bare stretch of pavement and lawn. Our goal? To transform an urban desert into a thriving wildlife corridor.
What began as a standard, lifeless grass verge slowly evolved into a haven for biodiversity, connecting scattered green spaces into a vibrant natural highway reaching Ernest Ullmann Park and the Sandspruit River.
Those first trees marked the start of something bigger: a five-star resort for insects, amphibians, and reptiles—and a powerful example of what’s possible when nature gets a second chance.
Project G7
Project G7 marked our very first pavement transformation—from a sterile stretch of grass into a thriving, biodiverse ecosystem. What began as a simple grass verge slowly gave way to a living corridor of indigenous plants and wildlife.
As we gathered more native species, each new patch of lawn made way for life. Over time, our efforts expanded into a mini-nursery, allowing us to grow and propagate plants in greater numbers—fueling even more greening projects to come.
Project G14
Directly across the road from our first site, Project G14 extends the wildlife corridor with a much larger footprint—spanning approximately 220m². We began by planting a selection of indigenous, drought-hardy trees, aiming to gradually replace the lawn with vegetation that supports insects, amphibians, and reptiles.
Though some trees succumbed to a severe summer heatwave, they’ve since been replaced and are now thriving—a reminder that even resilient species need care in their early stages.
Project G4
Project G4 transformed a dull patch of municipal land—extending the wildlife corridor from nearby Projects M5a, G6, and G8.
Working beneath a towering London Plane tree (we were not allowed to remove this and a few other aliens), we raised its canopy, pruned two vibrant Firethorns, and let light reach the soil for the first time in years. Despite the deep shade and dry conditions, we established a 100m² garden with drought-tolerant plants and a network of paths for access and maintenance.
Project G10
A Garden for the Community: Project G10 continues the wildlife corridor along the same road as Projects G6, G8, and M5a—but with a strong focus on community connection.
Spanning roughly 120m², the space was designed with people in mind. While the edges support indigenous planting and biodiversity, the central lawn remains open as a shared gathering space. A stone fire pit has become a hub for Halloween festivities and annual potjie competitions, turning this garden into a true neighbourhood gem.
Project M5a
Another grass verge, full of promise—Project M5a began with a small patch cleared for our signature planting. The long-term vision? To convert the entire 300m² stretch into a thriving, indigenous garden and vital link in the growing wildlife corridor.
The transformation has been gradual, unfolding in phases as new plants became available. Each step replaced sterile lawn with a vibrant mix of native species, turning an overlooked verge into a rich and resilient habitat.