Paul Odendaal

I would like to tell you a little of myself, I am Paul Odendaal born with a passion for plants and animals, but blood I can’t stand. Introduced to the green industry 18 years ago and still nothing else can replace my horticultural blood. Today I own my own business, Paul Odendaal Designs (formerly Compass Gardens) which offers a full package of services including consulting, installation, and training.

Humble beginnings from the Eastern Free State, Petrus Steyn where everything gets frosted or nearly everything. Now after 15 years of experience and travelling I only see opportunities with many different solutions while meeting the most encouraging gardening people along the way.

During my career I was fortunate to work with many great garden personalities, Keith Kirsten, Raymond Hudson, David Davidson, Lynton Johnson, Marion Siebrits and Jan van Bergen, Project managed an Estate garden (on behalf of Keith Kirsten Horticulture International) in 2006/2007 (Delaire Graff Estate, Stellenbosch) which was rewarded the best Relais Chateaux Garden in world for 2015, help building the South African stand at Chelsea and many national exhibitions (trade and commercial), only to name a few.

From the bottom of my spade I encourage you to start your horticultural event of the year. YOUR OWN GARDEN in association with Paul Odendaal Designs.