IOTA’s round and trough fiberglass planters helped green this parking lot in Red Rooster, Maroochydore, QLD. The area along Maroochydore Road, hosts a variety of establishments and some wide roads. The surrounding area has some large trees, however it is still mostly concrete so the areas where you can plant are quite limited. The parking […]
Trough Planters and Rectangle Planter Boxes in Design
Trough planter boxes can add a number of functional and aesthetic elements to your indoor and outdoor designs. We normally see these rectangular planter boxes lining up the sides and corners of buildings and streets. To give you a few ideas, we list down some ways you can use trough planters in your design project. […]
Architect Profile – Denise Malateux
Denise Malateaux is a Brazilian architect living in Australia. Denise has been working with interior design and landscaping for workplaces and residential properties for 9 years in Brazil. She has been studying and working in Australia for the last 12 months. We asked her some questions. What are your thoughts on landscape design? Throughout these […]
IOTA Fiberglass Cube Planters at King George Square
IOTA’s fiberglass cube planters were recently specified for King George Square, a historical landmark in Brisbane, to help add some greenery. The square is located between Adelaide St. and Ann St., next to Brisbane City Hall. The square was last redeveloped in 2009. It became controversial as the designer removed the grass which made the concrete […]
Fiberglass Trough Planters Used as Dividers in Worongary Shopping Centre Restaurants
IOTA’s fiberglass trough planters are being used in the restaurants at Worongary Shopping Centre at the Gold Coast. The planters serve as partitions between the different restaurants in the establishment. One of the best ways of using trough planters indoors is for creating division. In residential houses, trough planters can be used to create a […]
IOTA Manhattan Trough and Cube Planters Used for Taringa Residential Complex
IOTA’s Manhattan fiberglass planters enhanced this residential complex in Taringa in QLD. The clean white colour added a nice contrast to the green foliage making the view more appealing to the complex’s residents. The trough and cube planters helped to add form to the courtyard which also allowed for an assortment of colourful feature plantings. […]
IOTA Venice Tall Round Planters Enhance Epicurious Garden
IOTA’s Venice tall round planters were placed throughout Epicurious Garden to soften the hard landscaped areas. They give height and depth to the overall design which enhances the terrace effect given by the stairs and the natural slope the garden is on. The planters also help visitors stay on the garden path. With its rounded […]
IOTA Lightweight Concrete Planters – Grand Entrance at Cotton Beach Resort in Tweed Coast
IOTA Venice Lightweight Concrete planters have enhanced the entrance at Cotton Beach Resort on the Tweed Coast. Cube lightweight concrete planters were strategically positioned to create a soft boundary and stop vehicles from being driven onto the travertine tiled foyer. Trough planters on the other side were used to soften the bike rack area servicing the Black […]
Raymon Basha: What It Takes to be a Successful Landscaper
Last year we did some interviews with well-known landscape designers. One of our long-term clients sent us an email to say “I love your newsletters/blogs. Very informative and interesting. I was just thinking could we have a top ten gardeners. They are the ones who actually keep it all looking good for years. It would be […]
Grand Entrance: IOTA Lightweight Concrete Planter Residential Landscape
IOTA’s Venice Tall Round and Venice Taper planters helped add emphasis to this residential home by gracing its entrance. Venice is a lightweight concrete planter. These Venice planters are named for there distinctive look inspired by Italian polished plaster. Since these planters are made from cement reinforced with natural plant fibers, they are built to be […]
10 Design Tips and Ideas for Using Planters in Interior Design
Using planters in interior design is more of a challenge. The design trends nowadays seems to demand clean lines and simplicity, while nature tends to be wild and chaotic. But, that doesn’t mean interior designs need to avoid greenery. Bringing plants into the design as a creative layer is as important as the other accessories in the room. We’ve compiled 10 design tips and […]
Drip Irrigation System for Garden Pots and Planters
Drip system for potted plants is the best choice if you are looking for an irrigation system for your planter garden. They are more efficient, do not waste water, and keep moisture levels at ideal values for plants. This article teaches you all about them and how to get set up irrigating your planter garden with drip irrigation. Advantages […]
A Guide to Starting an Organic Garden
Don’t ask why healthy food is expensive. Ask why junk food is so cheap. – Unknown More and more research are linking chemical pesticides, herbicides, and even fertilizers to diseases, such as certain types of cancers and birth defects. This is the reason why more people are directing their attention towards healthier options – organic […]
Top 10 Most Influential and Famous Landscape Designers in Australia
Landscape design is a process of developing practical and pleasing outdoor living space. The design of the landscape in conjunction with the overall site planning and architectural design can create a place where people want to spend time, socialize, or work. Investing in professional landscape design lets you take advantage of your home’s surrounding environment. […]
IOTA Fiberglass Planter Boxes Add Extra Dimension to Garden of St. John of God Burwood Hospital
St. John of God Burwood Hospital wanted to add some impact to their front garden. IOTA’s range of Manhattan Fiberglass Planters, with its satin smooth finish was chosen for the job. The fiberglass planter boxes graced its front garden. The end result added some dimension with lively green foliage and a splash of colour. The […]
Container Planting Helps Green the Greenway Supa Centre
IOTA’s Granite Trough 1000 and Granite Cube 600 planters took care of the greenification of Greenway Supa Centre at Wetherill Park. What was once a space filled with concrete and steel railings now has a bit more life. All thanks to container planting, Greenway Supa Centre has become greener. The planters not only added some […]
