House & Garden

This section contains items about various house-keeping matters in Royal Ascot that affect everybody, e.g information about refuse removal, water restrictions, etc. We also include a section on tips for the house and garden and invite people to send in your ideas for this section.

Check these pages for important and useful information:

» Procedures & requirements for building extensions and alterations.

» Requirements for building plans submitted for approval.

» Energy efficiency in our homes.

» Guidelines for refuse bin users in Royal Ascot.

» Water restrictions in the City of Cape Town.

» Environmental Do's & Don'ts for home-owners and residents.

» Plant list for gardens in this area.

» Architectural guidelines if you are planning extensions or building in your home.

Tips for house and garden

After that nice meal, where do you discard the cooking fats and oils? It clogs drains, it smells in the bin. But, there is a solution....

» Click here for a good tip.

How do you know when your garden needs watering? Easy! Do the Finger Test.

» Finger Test for gardens.

Dogs digging up your garden beds?

» Stop dogs digging.

What is the best sprinkler system for your garden?

» Sprinklers and mist sprayers.

Send your suggestions and tips to: info@royalascot.co.za