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Summer is around the corner! Don't let the heat hinder your summer gardening activities! An expected increase in temperature will be felt by our gardens and to help your plants survive the harsh effects of this dry season, good preparation will be important. Be aware...
Can plants and planters affect architecture? The simple answer is yes! A glimpse of nature in architecture catches the eye. Plants added to a modern home or commercial building adds a special appeal. It makes you feel at ease. It affects your mood as well as your...
Landscaping with trees isn't that easy. It needs great effort and planning. Mature trees bring shade and beauty into your landscape. However, tree roots can draw up all the water and its branches can prevent sunlight from reaching the soil, making it tough for other...
Weed growth can be an issue in every landscape. They show up out of nowhere. Where do they come from? How do you get rid of these unwelcome visitors? There are different types of weeds and identifying them is important if you want to get rid of them. Check out our...
Pruning is an essential gardening skill. Proper pruning can encourage healthy growth and flowering of plants. For most shrubs and trees, it helps to prune at the right time. Some are best pruned in winter; some right after flowering. Must-Have Pruning Tools Pruning...
As container gardening becomes an effective way to utilize your limited space, it doesn't mean that you are only limited to small flowering plants. Shrubs are also an option! Shrubs for Small spaces Small shrubs might look "too" small if not organized. Small shrubs...
Have you ever seen a garden and told yourself "I want to stay here for a while and relax..."? Creating an alluring garden can be a great way to relieve stress. It may be a small garden, a patio, a balcony, or even a large garden. Spending time in nature is a great way...
We aren’t all prepared for what's happening in the world today. Most of us are now quarantined in our homes to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. You may not be in the front lines but you are contributing by preventing the spread of the virus by staying home....
Plants in a container or potted plants are a common way of incorporating plants in an area where there is limited space. It is also an effective means of adding plants in urban areas where the soil is limited. Container gardening adds versatility to large and small...
Adding plants to parking spaces is recommended. There are studies that show how shrubs, plants, and trees improve the appearance and reduce pollution in these areas. Increased greenery in cities has a positive impact on public health through the reduction of smoke,...
IOTA Australia provides a great range of high-quality of pots and planters that designers and landscapers love to work with. Our pots and planters require less maintenance since they are made of high-quality materials that are durable and weatherproof. But in the long...
Swimming pools and resorts are places that are worth visiting if you are looking for some relaxation. Unwinding is a must for people who are battling stress in their daily lives. But now, most indoor pools need enhancements. Without trees or plants, the tropical-vibe...
Do you have a plain patio, terrace, or balcony? These areas are often used to receive guests or hold parties and adding a touch of green won’t hurt. After all, everybody loves to be greeted by nature. A terrace redesign challenge in a home in Drummoyne, NSW showcases...
Your home should be the place where you feel most calm and relaxed. The home should always be the place that you feel safe with your family. One of the best ways to promote calmness is with plants. The most common areas where you can add pots and planters are the...
What comes to mind when you hear talk of “Busy Places”? These are locations where a lot of different people are always present. Places like offices, town centres, and malls are great examples of these. It looks modernized in a way that makes the ambiance more serious...
Have you ever seen areas that become boring after renovation? They added a new steel railing, changed some of the concrete, or even changed the whole area but it still looks dull. Well, that happens A LOT. Renovation is usually done to enhance the usability of the...
Don’t ask why healthy food is expensive. Ask why junk food is so cheap. – Unknown More and more research are linking chemical pesticides, herbicides, and even fertilizers to diseases, such as certain types of cancers and birth defects. This is the reason why more...
Want to have a garden, but short on space? Use containers! City dwellers with very limited space can be an intimidating prospect. But not having access to a yard full of rich soil, and abundant sunlight, doesn’t exempt you from enjoying homegrown flowers, vegetables,...
Gardening with herbs, which is becoming increasingly popular, is indulged in by those who like subtlety in their plants in preference to brilliance. – Helen Morgenthau Fox Medicinal Plants at Present The medicines that we see today, including the heavy antibiotics and...
Blooming orchids look so fragile that you could not imagine it growing in pots or indoors especially if you are an “orchid beginner”. Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids are the best orchids to be cultivated at home. It is not only exquisite but is also...
Carrion flowers, also known as “corpse flower” or “striking flower”, usually grow in the forest. This plant is known for its large flowers. Most people think that because of its physical appearance, it is hard to propagate carrion flowers in containers when in fact,...
Begonias are known for their variety of colours and patterns, with ruffled and smooth shaped leaves. They create a beautiful ambiance and can grow beautifully when their needs are met. It is considered as one of the most favoured plants by gardeners because of its...
The basil herb is often used in an array of food preparations from healthy sandwiches to salads to pastas and a whole lot more. Culinary experts say it is not only because of the good it does to the body but also because of its aromatic and tasty leaves. You’re likely...
Considering its versatility and how widely-used it is, chives are among those herbs that are pretty easy to grow in garden pots. We use them so often in many of our food preparations that it is only practical when growing chives at home. Not only will you have an...
Coriander is a nice leafy herb that stays abundantly leafy during most of the seasons with the exception of the hot months. Start growing coriander in winter, as it actually thrives best in garden pots throughout the cooler months. Growing Coriander in Pots Just like...
A native of the tropical Americas, bromeliads are attractive hardy plants that come in various varieties of various leafage colour. Bromeliad types come in different sizes too, and its leaves come in several interesting shapes and patterns. Growing bromeliads in...
Parsley, as we all know, is valued for its flavor. Growing parsley indoors is not at all complex. A novice gardener might be surprised how simple it actually is. Placing a nice garden pot of parsley on a sunny windowsill is not only decorative, it is practical, too....
To turn your IOTA garden pot into a work of art, you must plant it. Planting it correctly will mean the difference between exquisite long-lived plants that complement the aesthetics of the container materials and an urban eyesore. Make sure you plant your garden pots...
Taking care of plants in garden pots is a bit different from maintaining traditional “in ground” gardens. Here’s how to take good care of your IOTA garden pot plant or plantings. Watering Garden pot plants are in small, self-contained worlds. The plants can’t grow...
The look of an IOTA planter only starts with the container. What you put in it matters just as much as the container materials. When doing plant selection for your planters, there are a number of factors to consider: Where will the container be sited? What is the...
Modern architecture demands the surrounding landscape to suit its vertical lines and size, something that traditional gardening may have a hard time achieving. Large containers are now more and more popular for landscape management with landscape designers, because...
Container gardening is preferred by many because of the great advantages it offers. First of all, even those with very little available space at their disposal can create interesting effects with just a few large planters filled with nice looking plants. Also, they...
Large, beautiful gardens are the pride and joy of any gardener, but not everybody has enough space for such large endeavours. Container gardening is the next logical step and a great alternative, because it allows the creation of a small patch of paradise, even when...
Not everybody has a lot of space available for planting gardens, which is why small landscaping projects can greatly benefit from placing plants in containers that are easy to move around, do not take a lot of space, and also have a great impact on the surroundings....
Plants grow in a vast variety of pots but you need to know which materials are really great for your garden. The following guide will show you the pros and cons of various materials used for the best garden pots for landscaping. The Pros and Cons of Terracotta...
Using potted plants in landscaping have numerous benefits. They are easier to move and maintain and their environment can be controlled more than plants planted into the ground. For large landscaping projects, plants in containers represent a great alternative to...
Good quality garden pots are beneficial for landscaping projects, big or small, for a wide variety of reasons. They are not only a sound investment, but they also provide a great environment for plants to thrive and grow beautiful and strong. For the best results,...
Pots are ideal for creating green space even when there is not enough free ground available. Companies that want to have a bit of greenery on their grounds, but without having to purchase additional space just for their gardens can enjoy the many benefits offered by...
Garden pots come in various shapes, sizes, and, of course, quality. Good quality garden pots are more reliable on the long term, they are made of better materials, and they even come with a warranty to protect your initial investment. They are, however, more expensive...
There are not many things in the world more relaxing than a garden. From waterfalls to birds, the natural environment is an obvious choice for meditation gardens, church sanctuary areas, and backyard escapes. Using planters to create a peaceful area can be a simple...