Colour in the garden comes in all shapes and sizes. From flowers to foliage, from pots to mulch and even from the types of hardscaping we choose, such as pavers and stones. While selecting the right colour palette takes careful planning and practiced skill, there are a few simple tips you can follow to ensure your garden maximises the use of colour. Keep it simple. When choosing colours schemes in the garden, keep it to a maximum 3 different complementary colours to ensure yo

Choosing plants that will suit your garden rely heavily on the sun exposure that your space receives during the day. Without enough sun, your plants are unable to use its energy to function and thrive in your space. Every plant requires different levels of sun exposure to thrive in its environment and the amount of sun each plant needs depends on how it has evolved over time. Therefore looking back at a plants natural environmental conditions can teach us about the type of co

Do you often rush out to buy a new plant as soon as you see it on Instagram, only to have it die a few weeks later? Its time to reassess.

Everyday as I walk around the city and look up, I see apartment balconies either looking sparse or empty, cluttered in washing or full of half dead and burnt plants in plastic pots that are faded and cracking. Why are we reluctant to put the time and effort into designing our balcony gardens? I believe it comes down to 3 main sore points for apartment dwellers. Time, Cost & Experience. TIME We all complain about not having enough time to do most things and gardening is no exc

Some might say that the Ficus lyrata, or Fiddle Leaf Fig as it is commonly known, single-handedly revitalised the indoor plant craze of the mid 2010's. And why not! It's beauty and sheer presence is alluring and captivating at the least. However gorgeous as it may be, this Fiddle surely broke just as many hearts as it won and only the true plantscaping enthusiasts continued to fork out money to try cultivating it a second time. Or third. Or Fourth. I remember the first time I

Planting bulbs in pots for spring flower displays is a real treat for any city gardener looking to spruce up their small space garden. They are great options for apartment balconies, townhouses, decks in small back yards and in some situations they can even bloom indoors. But how can we ensure we have a display of all the spring flowers (because let's face it, we want all of the flowers!), and also avoid cluttering our tiny gardens with bare soil pots, disheveled looking bulb

With Autumn in full swing, now is the perfect time to plant your spring bulbs. Planting bulbs in pots can provide a great annual display of flowers and you don’t need a lot of space to achieve an impact. Some of our all-time favourites for pots include Daffodils, Anemones, Irises and Tulips. Many bulbs such as Hyacinth and Freesias also make great additions to pots and they have the additional bonus of being scented with strong sweet fragrances, so pots can be placed in areas

Terrariums, or Wardian Case as they were once known as, have been around since the Victorian era, however they've seen surges in popularity in more recent times as plant lovers look to their home interiors to satisfy their green desires. Peering into their glass worlds can be surprisingly relaxing and you'll no doubt find yourself drifting off into a daze while you contemplate their miniature world, welcoming the distraction from your day. While often seen as opened glass con