Adding plants to parking spaces is recommended. There are studies that show how shrubs, plants, and trees improve the appearance and reduce pollution in these areas. Increased greenery in cities has a positive impact on public health through the reduction of smoke,...
Plants and Planters
Proper Care and Maintenance of High Quality Pots and Planters
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...
Using Pots and Planters on Poolside and Resorts
Swimming pools and resorts are places that are worth visiting if you are looking for some relaxation. Unwinding is a must for people who are battling stress in their daily lives. But now, most indoor pools need enhancements. Without trees or plants, the tropical-vibe...
Greening your Patio, Terrace, or Balcony through Container Gardening
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...
Best Uses for Pots and Planters in Residential Areas
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...
Enhancing Busy Places with Pots and Planters
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...
Liven Up Boring Corners with Container Garden Ideas
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...
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...
How to Create a Container Garden with Limited Space
Want to have a garden, but short on space? Use containers! City dwellers with very limited space can be an intimidating prospect. But not having access to a yard full of rich soil, and abundant sunlight, doesn’t exempt you from enjoying homegrown flowers, vegetables,...
A Guide to Weed Identification
A good gardener always starts as a good weeder. - Amos Pettingill, author What are Weeds? These are some of the accepted definitions of a weed: A plant growing where it is not wanted A plant out of place and not intentionally sown A plant whose virtues have not yet...
Companion Planting Guide: Good & Bad Companions for Vegetables
Keep the potatoes away from tomatoes, and the cucumbers away from squash. Like people, plants compete for resources, and relationships among them are varied. In plant communities, certain plants support each other while others, well, just don’t get along. Through...
A Guide to Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
Gardening with herbs, which is becoming increasingly popular, is indulged in by those who like subtlety in their plants in preference to brilliance. – Helen Morgenthau Fox Medicinal Plants at Present The medicines that we see today, including the heavy antibiotics and...
Growing Moth Orchids in Pots are a Great Attraction
Blooming orchids look so fragile that you could not imagine it growing in pots or indoors especially if you are an “orchid beginner”. Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids are the best orchids to be cultivated at home. It is not only exquisite but is also...
Clivia Miniata Best Grown in Pots
Clivia miniata which is commonly known as fire lily, natal lily, and bush lily is a native plant in damp woodlands. Its colourful flowers that are usually red, orange or yellow give life to the environment especially when it is cultivated in pots. Clivia miniata...
Carrion Flowers in Pots, a Unique Attraction
Carrion flowers, also known as “corpse flower” or “striking flower”, usually grow in the forest. This plant is known for its large flowers. Most people think that because of its physical appearance, it is hard to propagate carrion flowers in containers when in fact,...
Brighten Up Your Home with Begonias in Pots
Begonias are known for their variety of colours and patterns, with ruffled and smooth shaped leaves. They create a beautiful ambiance and can grow beautifully when their needs are met. It is considered as one of the most favoured plants by gardeners because of its...
Growing Basil in Pots – Leafy Basil Made Handy
The basil herb is often used in an array of food preparations from healthy sandwiches to salads to pastas and a whole lot more. Culinary experts say it is not only because of the good it does to the body but also because of its aromatic and tasty leaves. You’re likely...
Growing Camellias in Planters – Impress your Guests
The Camellia plant is best admired for its flowers. Its attractive blooms come in many various sizes and colours in many interesting forms. This disease-resistant plant shows off its magnificent flower display when most of the flora in the garden is looking drab and...
Growing Chives in a Pot
Considering its versatility and how widely-used it is, chives are among those herbs that are pretty easy to grow in garden pots. We use them so often in many of our food preparations that it is only practical when growing chives at home. Not only will you have an...
Growing Coriander in a Pot, Easy as ABC
Coriander is a nice leafy herb that stays abundantly leafy during most of the seasons with the exception of the hot months. Start growing coriander in winter, as it actually thrives best in garden pots throughout the cooler months. Growing Coriander in Pots Just like...