Creating a clean and fresh design in your landscape shouldn’t be that hard. All you need are the right plants, some white planters, and good design sense for proper positioning. The clean lines and neutral colors of this planter will give any landscape a fresh...
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How to Remove Snow Mould from Your Grass?
When spring comes, the temperature starts to rise. The snow starts to melt. During this time, you will see a lot of changes on your lawn. Sometimes you might notice some strange stuff on your grass. What is Snow Mould? Snow mould is a fungal lawn disease that usually...
How to Use Plants and Planters to Create a Unique and Interesting Design
Have you ever seen a landscaped yard that is a thing of beauty? Plants are placed in a symmetrical or asymmetrical fashion. Perhaps having a water feature or some other attractive focal point? This can be done with the right use of plant pots and containers. Here are...
Improving your Outdoor Space with Round Garden Pots
In the right conditions and with the right plants, round garden pots can be an excellent addition to your outdoor space. They look good, plus they have the added bonus of taking up much less surface area than a rectangular container would. This is important for anyone...
Gardening with Extra Large Pots
If you want to create an elaborate garden even in a hardscaped area, all hope is not lost. The usual recourse is to design using pots and planters. But working with extra-large pots and planters can be tricky because they can be huge and difficult to move around. Here...
Landscape Elements For Your Next Landscape Design Project
There are a lot of landscape elements that go into making a great landscape design. You need to consider things like the size, shape, and natural features of your yard. These considerations will help you determine what types of landscape elements you need in your...
Florence Concrete Trough Planters Used for Greening Karalee Shopping Village Expansion Project
Hutchinson Builders have commissioned a total of 30 Florence Trough planters to help add foliage to hardscaped areas in Karalee Shopping Village in Ipswich, Queensland. Along with the steel beams, the planters helped to differentiate the pedestrian area and the...
Enhancing Outdoor Elegance with Manhattan Trough Planters at North Balwyn Residence
In the Eastern suburb of Melbourne in North Balwyn, a residential project showcases the transformative impact of IOTA's Manhattan Tall Trough Planters on a modern outdoor setting. These planters, crafted from lightweight and durable fiberglass, epitomize how...
How to Use Pots and Planters for Interior Design
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...
The Importance of Landscape Architecture in the Design of Public Spaces
Landscape architects are able to create beautiful and functional public spaces. They can meld architecture and nature to create aesthetically-pleasing spaces. If there's one thing that landscape architects want to do, it’s to bring nature back into the built...
Landscaping Trends to Consider for Your Next Landscape Design Project in 2022
It looks like the pandemic is still here to stay. Going back to our normal lives will still have to wait. This gives us an opportunity to apply new landscaping trends that are more focused on improving your living space. Growing Your Own Food Since the pandemic...
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....
Should I Hire a Professional for My Landscape Design Project?
Creating a beautiful landscape for your home or business is a lot of work. Do you know where to start? What permits do you need to start construction? Elements can you add to your landscape? what colours would pop? Should I use these plants? These are just some of the...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...