Gardening

Whether it’s an outdoor courtyard garden or vibrant potted plant in the corner of a room, plants add that extra ‘something’ to a space. This doesn’t mean that you have to rush out and spend a fortune either – often the most effective displays are simple and elegant plantings. Indoor house plants not only add […]

There is an almost endless number of DIY projects that you can get stuck into over a weekend spent at home. Being a weekend warrior is always a satisfying feeling, especially when your big project goes according to plan. The second best part to it all is being able to sit down, relax, and enjoy

Do you have upcycle envy? Do you see how someone has upcycled an everyday item and wonder why you’d never thought of doing it before? Perhaps you wonder why you’ve just spent so much on a new outdoor setting when a DIY upcycled outdoor lounge could look so chic and cost you less than what

A flourishing garden with a beautiful green lawn is part of the great Australian dream. We all have that one house on our street with beautifully manicured lawns that look like something out of a Hollywood film set. While the grass may look artificial or impossible to achieve, this certainly isn’t true. Lawns aren’t simply

Do you have a garden patch that you’re unsure what to do with? Or are you looking for a plant that would look spectacular in a pot? Succulents just may be your answer. Despite the persisting myth that succulents are difficult to grow, there are varieties that are actually quite hardy and put on a

The type of paving chosen for your newly landscaped backyard can change the entire feel of the finished space. The wrong paving can create an imbalance or just look wrong, while the right paving can enhance the overall design of your garden. With the wide range of materials available, finding the right type of paver

Climbers and creepers are groups of plants or vines that need some type of support on which to climb. Typically, they’re planted so that they can climb onto a trellis, pergola, or against a wall. As suburban divisions produce smaller lots and gardens, these types of plants save space due to the fact that they

Growing your own food comes with a host of benefits; you can create a certain level of self sufficiency when it comes to feeding your family, and at the same time enjoy healthier, fresher ingredients. Knowing that you are contributing to a more sustainable planet is also a nice feeling, and the cost savings when

  Lighting your outdoor area can add security, ambience, and light where it is needed. Lighting outdoor areas requires a different approach to planning indoor lighting, due to the way light is used and seen in the dark of night as opposed to within the confines of a room. Plan what you want from your