Bonsai – An Extraordinary Beauty
Bonsai is a centuries-old art form that originated in Japan. It involves the growing of various trees in small pots or trays, and the careful pruning and shaping of these trees to create living sculptures. These trees are often quite small, and they are highly prized for their beauty and the amount of time and […]
5 Creative DIY Trellis From Recycled Materials
If you are looking for a way to organize or spruce up your garden, then a trellis would be the thing for you. But a DIY trellis is a structure created to support climbing plants. It provides a solid structure for them to climb, while also providing privacy and preventing the plants from blocking your […]
Extraordinary Dry Creek Bed Gardens
Even though Australia has had devastating floods in the last couple of years, it wasn’t long ago that most major cities and towns (big and small) were under major water restrictions. In her wonderful poem “My Country”, Dorothea McKellar, summarised the Australian climate in just one line, as a land “…of droughts and flooding rains”. […]
11 Interesting Garden Edge Ideas
Sometimes it’s great to have your garden edge merge with your lawn, especially if you’re using a groundcover. But, more often than not, a defined edge is a better option. Garden edging defines your garden and also gives you a clean edge to mow up to. If you’re looking for some edging ideas, here’s a […]
18 Houseplants That Are Most Effective at Purifying Air
These houseplants can help keep your home safe. Air pollution is most apparent in cities. But even our homes — no matter how far they are from the city — are often exposed to toxic chemicals that can affect our family’s health! Most of us spend the majority of our time indoors — in offices […]
Must-See Colorful Balcony Gardens
Aah, don’t these balcony gardens make you wish you had one at home? Beautiful balcony gardens are not just for mansions — as long as you have a balcony, it’s possible! In fact, some people without balconies simply hang planter boxes near their windows to develop a similar-looking feature for their homes. If you’re looking to […]
3 Commonly Used Materials to Create Amazing Mosaic Garden Path
Mosaic Garden Paths A mosaic is a picture made by putting together small pieces of colored stone, glass, or other materials. Most mosaics have shapes that remind us of things we know, such as faces or leaves. Some of the world’s most famous mosaics are made by the Romans. The best-known Roman mosaic is perhaps […]
Effective Vertical Gardens: Stack-A-Pot
Vertical gardens just make so much sense. They are an excellent way to save water and fertilizer while also providing excellent drainage for plants that need it. By growing plants vertically, you can take advantage of gravity to help water and nutrients reach the roots more effectively. Additionally, vertical gardens can help save space in […]
27 Extraordinary Garden Gates Ideas
A garden is a wonderful place to grow flowers, vegetables, and other plants. You can also use a garden to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Gardening is a great way to get exercise and fresh air, and it’s a fun way to spend time with family and friends. You can also use a garden to […]
Extraordinary Landscape inspiration with Phillip Johnson
Melbourne Australia – Phillip Johnson Landscapes Internationally acclaimed and awarded landscaper, Phillip Johnson designs with one overriding philosophy… a garden should not need mains water. His use of ‘dry creek bed‘ landscapes, billabongs, and natural ponds has gained him recognition the world over. A dry creek bed is a channel of water that flows only […]
Awesome Gardening Ideas
Simple things give simple pleasures… A garden is a thing of joy and peace for the gardener and everyone who sees it. Gardens are as individual as those who garden them – some are formal, others ramble haphazardly and there is everything between! Gardening is a pastime that can be done by anyone, regardless of […]