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...
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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...
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...
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...
Garden Elements to Consider for Your Outdoor Space Redesign
Redesigning your own garden is no easy task but it is an enjoyable one. Garden design is key to creating a great ambiance that you’ll love for the years to come. Hiring professionals to do the task is a great step to save time and avoid any costly errors. These...
Landscaping with Limited Landscape
Whenever one talks of landscaping, you might think of it as a means to improve a large area. That is not the idea however. Landscaping can be done even with limited space. Landscaping is an act of improving any small or large amount of space. Having a small space...
Florence Lightweight Concrete Planters Commissioned to Enhance Back of Shopping Mall
IOTA’s Florence lightweight concrete planters were used to enhance and decorate the plain white walls of the back of the building behind the train tracks of Rode+ CNTR. The planters were planted with vines which was not initially an option as the path was covered in...
Florence Trough Planters at Stafford Central Commercial Complex Brisbane
Carbone Developments, in one of its recent projects, has installed nine lightweight concrete Rectangular Planters at Stafford Central at Stafford Road in QLD. The planters which you can find at 240 Stafford Road have been positioned at the front of a local café and...
St. Josephs Tobruk Memorial School Uses Charcoal Trough Planters to Differentiate Walkway and Parking Lot
Eight Manhattan charcoal trough planters were situated at this parking lot in St. Josephs Tobruk Memorial School. Each planter measures 200 × 50 × 40 cm. The eight extra large planters could cover at least a 16 meter walkway. In this case, you can see that the...
Moscow GRC Planters Enhances Flagstone Central Shopping Center in QLD
Eight Moscow GRC Charcoal Cube planters have been used to add plants all over Flagstone Central Shopping Center. IOTA’s Moscow planters are finished with a rough sand texture for character. It is suited for contemporary designs and can be used for both residential and...
Milano Concrete Trough Planters in Berrinba QLD
Five Milano Concrete Trough planters have been commissioned by Multi Span Australia in one of their projects at Berrinba, QLD. The Milano range of planters are made of fibreglass but comes with a concrete finish. This makes the planters lightweight, and also...
Rocks That Can be Used in Landscaping
Can rocks be used in landscaping? Definitely. Landscaping rocks come in different shapes and sizes. They can add a special touch to your garden. With creative combinations, rocks can give you a classic look. Rocks provide a constant and permanent visual presence...
7 Ideas to Enhance Your Outdoor Walkway
The walkway is one area that is often ignored when designing or renovating. We say never underestimate the appeal of pathways. A great pathway can define the different areas of your landscape while also connecting and unifying them. Having a great walkway leading to...
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....
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....
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...
Landscaping Trends for 2021
How was your garden for the first quarter of 2021? Did you make any design changes? Planning on doing some renovations? If you don't know what’s in style, read on below. 2020 wasn’t a great year for everyone. On the bright side, this pandemic helped some of us...
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...
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...
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...