Did you know that you could make a valuable contribution to supporting native bee populations simply by planting a variety of bee-friendly plants in your garden? Attracting bees and other pollinators into your garden is very important, as these valuable insects pollinate so many of the fruits and veggies we grow. In fact, over 75% […]
For anyone that has been paying attention to trends in interior decor, the explosion of indoor plant styling is practically impossible to ignore. Flip through any current home magazine or scan social media feeds and you’ll see plenty of indoor plants, artfully displayed. As every interior has its own style, we have curated the top […]
Project details Penthouse location with views to the city Display home for sale Balcony garden design service required to transform outdoor balconies Key goals Design contrast against the black wall Create impact on a tight budget Provide privacy from neighbouring apartments Transform the balconies into functional outdoor living spaces The challenge Being a penthouse apartment, […]
Succulents are an exotic and eye-catching way to create a dramatic container arrangement. The best thing about these plants is that you don’t need a green thumb to grow them successfully. By recreating growing conditions similar to their native habitats, your succulents will flourish and even propagate on their own with very little maintenance. Here […]
Drought conditions and water restrictions don’t mean that you have to go without colour and beauty for your garden, courtyard or balcony. With our water-wise tips and drought tolerant plants for pots suggestions, you have plenty of options to choose from. First, follow these top 3 tips! Tip 1: Large pots are more ‘low-maintenance’ than […]
When water restrictions are introduced into urban areas, many people feel concern about how they will grow and maintain a beautiful garden. However, the good news is, water restrictions don’t mean you have to give up on keep plants alive but it DOES mean we have to rethink how we garden, how we “spend” available […]
Sydney’s cooler days and nights are creeping in and you’ve probably noticed your plant growth starting to slow. You may be relieved at not having so much constant gardening maintenance compared to the summer months – but autumn actually provides the perfect opportunity for getting your garden in tip-top shape for winter and well into […]
Pot clustering is a unique way to add a personal touch to your outdoor space, whether it be your garden, a patio or balcony. “Pot clustering” is an idea of clustering multiple pots, birthing a new gardening term called “containerscaping.” Sometimes also called “potscaping,” containerscaping is a hybrid buzzword for landscaping with container plants. Whilst […]
Does your garden have a shady corner or dark patch that gets little or no sun? Or perhaps your whole garden is enveloped in shade for most of the day? Whether the shade is coming from a large tree, or perhaps the shadows from the house, a shed or neighbouring building, you are not alone. […]
Project details Recently excavated Private backyard and front yard Family friendly Lots of shade [backyard] Key goals Select low maintenance plants Plants must be shade tolerant Modern design Provide privacy from neighbours The challenge Whilst we were presented with a blank canvas for this job, the back garden had been recently excavated by builders and […]
