Pots and planters are a great way to spruce up a home or office. As an interior designer, you have the power to instantly transform a dull and ordinary space into something bright and beautiful. Using pots and planters with colorful indoor plants is a great way to beautify any space. How should you use […]
Low Maintenance Plants for Your Next Landscape Design Project
Choosing what type of plants to use for your next landscape design project can be tricky at times. Your clients will have different demands. If you have clients that do not want to do a lot of maintenance work, then we can recommend these low-maintenance plants. Despite being low-maintenance, these plants are still eye-catching and […]
Edible Plants for your Hanging Garden
A hanging garden is a popular choice for areas that don’t have a lot of space for planting. With proper planning, this type of garden can work on a small patio or along pathways even in an urban setting. Hanging gardens are great for adding color and texture to your outdoor living area. At the […]
Why Use Native Plants for Your Landscape Design Projects?
Native plants are the plants indigenous to your area. Native plants can thrive with no human intervention and they are vital to your local ecosystems. And because native plants require no extra attention to grow, they make for a low-maintenance choice when choosing plants for your landscape design project. It might be tempting to choose […]
Alternatives to Grass in a Landscape Design
When you talk about residential landscaping, you can’t avoid talking about lawns. A lawn is a great addition to any landscape but a lawn can be difficult to maintain. Grass needs to be watered. Plants need to be fertilized and maintained. What if you wanted to ditch the grass lawn? What are your alternatives to […]
Preparing Your Lawn and Garden for Australian Spring
Spring coming to Australia is as good a reason as any to go outside and do some lawn and garden maintenance. Spring gardening is always a good time to enjoy the longer days and the warm breeze. Here are some landscaping tasks that you can do to keep your lawn looking good. Prune Old and […]
What to Do with Old Mulch?
We talked about mulch before and how important it is for maintaining your landscape. For a quick recap, mulching is the process of applying a layer of organic material to the soil. It helps to provide nutrients and preserve moisture. It also helps to protect your plant roots from frost and helps prevent weed growth. […]
Maintenance Tips for Your Home Irrigation System
An irrigation system is a great investment for your garden landscape. It will cost you but it will help you in maintaining your yard. If you already went and installed an irrigation system, you should make sure it is working properly. You can do this with proper maintenance. In order to get the best return […]
Make Use of Proper Plant Spacing for Healthier Plants
Improper plant spacing is a common mistake in a lot of gardens. Beginners usually fall victim to this. They design their landscape with a lot of plants clumped together. The end result, the plants don’t grow healthy since they compete with each other for resources. Don’t Overcrowd Your Garden? Properly spacing your garden prevents your […]
What is Sustainable Landscaping?
Ever heard of the term “sustainable landscaping“? Sustainable landscaping involves creating a landscape that helps to sustain local wildlife and conserve energy and resources like water. It helps to keep the air clean and leaves as little carbon footprint as possible. The concept of sustainable landscaping is a way to beautify your home and garden […]
Maintain Your Landscape by Getting Rid of These Autumn Pests
Autumn is just around the corner. and it can be one of the most enjoyable times to get in the garden. Temperatures gradually decrease and days are getting shorter. Autumn is a great time for getting some garden tasks done like pruning, fertilising, and planting fast-growing plants. But this season is also the time of […]
Wrapping Up Your Summer Garden
We are still in the midst of summer and here we are talking about wrapping up your summer garden. Being prepared is always a great thing. A good end-of-season cleanup is a great first step for the new season. Remove Dead Plants, Diseased Plants, and Weeds Not all plants grow healthy. Some might have died […]
Best Gardens from Australia
A garden landscape is a perfect place to unwind. A place where we mostly spend our free time to connect with our environment. If you’re looking for some great inspirations and ideas, you should consider visiting some of these gardens. Adelaide Botanic Garden One of the best gardens in Australia with about 50 hectares of […]
Landscaping Tools Basic Care Sheet
As a landscaper, our landscaping tools are our best weapons. Making sure that they are in their best condition is our responsibility so they will serve us well and never let us down. There are different types of landscaping tools being used in the garden. We would classify them into two categories: hand and digging […]
Plant Watering Tips to Keep Your Landscape Thriving
Summer, summer, summer! It may not always be the hottest summer you have experienced but your garden may still struggle. How often should you water your garden? Is deep watering required for every plant? Here are some tips. Water plants early morning or late in the evening. Watering at these times will ensure your plants […]
What is Mulching and Why Should You Do It?
Mulching is applying a layer of organic material to soil to benefit a plant. When done correctly, mulching is very beneficial for the plants when. Mulching provides a lot of nutrients for plants among other benefits., helps preserve moisture, aids in drainage, protect roots from frost, and improves the condition of the soil. What Can […]