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 […]
How to Properly Dispose of Construction Waste?
Construction creates a lot of waste. In fact, the construction industry is one of the highest waste producers in the whole world. These wastes can have a massive impact on the environment when not handled and disposed of in accordance with waste disposal policies. Construction waste may include bricks, concrete, timber, asphalt, soil, sand, and […]
Top 5 Iconic Landscape Designs on the Planet
Looking at beautiful landscapes is always a pleasurable experience. It is medicine for the soul. You can even use these as inspiration for your next landscape architecture project. Let’s get those creative juices flowing as we check out some of the most iconic landscape designs on the planet (in no particular order). Central Park This […]
GCB Constructions Commissions Milano Custom Planters in Redevelopment Project in Varsity Lakes
A total of 83 Milano GRC Custom Planters from IOTA were commissioned by GCB Constructions in a multi-million dollar redevelopment project at Varsity Lakes in QLD. The planters were placed in the arcades at the corner of Varsity Parade and Lake St. The area is host to various establishments and restaurants. These include The Rusty […]
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 […]
How to Incorporate Xeriscaping into Your Next Landscape Design
Are you familiar with the term xeriscaping? Is this something that you’ve done in one of your previous projects? If not, read on ahead. What is Xeriscaping? Xeriscaping may sound complicated but it actually isn’t. It just requires a lot of planning. The term comes from the Greek word “Xeros” which means dry. It is […]
Fast Growing Plants to Improve Your Lawn’s Privacy
Privacy in your living space is important. And your lawn is an extension of your home and therefore is an extension of your living space. If you live in a populated area, privacy on your lawn might be a problem. Your lawn and garden are your home away from home. IF you’ve spent some time […]
Tips for Designing a Better Landscape
Landscaping is an act of making improvements on a piece of land or property in order to improve the visual aesthetic. It is often used to improve an area while providing a practical function. Landscaping can be a very costly endeavor but spending a ton of money isn’t always necessary. Plant Plants that Bloom on […]
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 […]
