Landscaping with trees isn’t that easy. It needs great effort and planning. Mature trees bring shade and beauty into your landscape. However, tree roots can draw up all the water and its branches can prevent sunlight from reaching the soil, making it tough for other plants to thrive. Vigorous root growth can also damage surrounding […]

Weed growth can be an issue in every landscape. They show up out of nowhere. Where do they come from? How do you get rid of these unwelcome visitors? There are different types of weeds and identifying them is important if you want to get rid of them. Check out our Simple Weed Identification guide […]

Pruning is an essential gardening skill. Proper pruning can encourage healthy growth and flowering of plants. For most shrubs and trees, it helps to prune at the right time. Some are best pruned in winter; some right after flowering. Must-Have Pruning Tools Pruning shears These are probably the most-used tools when it comes to pruning […]

As container gardening becomes an effective way to utilize your limited space, it doesn’t mean that you are only limited to small flowering plants. Shrubs are also an option! Shrubs for Small spaces Small shrubs might look “too” small if not organized. Small shrubs should always be placed together with other shrubs. Together, these small […]

Have you ever seen a garden and told yourself “I want to stay here for a while and relax…”? Creating an alluring garden can be a great way to relieve stress. It may be a small garden, a patio, a balcony, or even a large garden. Spending time in nature is a great way to […]

We aren’t all prepared for what’s happening in the world today.  Most of us are now quarantined in our homes to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. You may not be in the front lines but you are contributing by preventing the spread of the virus by staying home. We can wait until a […]

Plants in a container or potted plants are a common way of incorporating plants in an area where there is limited space. It is also an effective means of adding plants in urban areas where the soil is limited. Container gardening adds versatility to large and small gardens. You can place them at any part […]

IOTA Australia provides a great range of high-quality of pots and planters that designers and landscapers love to work with. Our pots and planters require less maintenance since they are made of high-quality materials that are durable and weatherproof. But in the long run, the colour and finish of the planters may slowly fade and […]

Do you have a plain patio, terrace, or balcony? These areas are often used to receive guests or hold parties and adding a touch of green won’t hurt. After all, everybody loves to be greeted by nature. A terrace redesign challenge in a home in Drummoyne, NSW showcases our IOTA slate trough planters to make […]

Your home should be the place where you feel most calm and relaxed. The home should always be the place that you feel safe with your family. One of the best ways to promote calmness is with plants. The most common areas where you can add pots and planters are the entrance and doorways of […]

What comes to mind when you hear talk of “Busy Places”? These are locations where a lot of different people are always present. Places like offices, town centres, and malls are great examples of these. It looks modernized in a way that makes the ambiance more serious and less relaxing. Just imagine tons of plain […]

Have you ever seen areas that become boring after renovation? They added a new steel railing, changed some of the concrete, or even changed the whole area but it still looks dull. Well, that happens A LOT. Renovation is usually done to enhance the usability of the area, improve the looks, or even resolve the […]