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...
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How to Build Beautiful Gardens with Limited Space
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....
Slate Trough Planters – Designing a Terrace for a Home in Drummoyne, NSW
IOTA’s Slate Trough planters were on scene at a terrace redesign in a home in Drummoyne, Sydney. Kev Quelch and his team at Inovasis Design took on the redesign challenge and specified IOTA’s slate planters which blended well with a backdrop of natural colours....
Extra Large Garden Planters, Granite Pots at Fenwicks Marina
IOTA’s Extra-Large Granite planters were recently showcased at Fenwicks Marina in Brooklyn, Sydney. The extra large garden planters blend nicely with the background of the Sandbrook Inlet along the Hawkesbury River. The Long Island Nature Reserve can also be seen over...
Going Native VI: Celebrating Native Designs for Landscaping
Here we are at the end of our journey across Australia to discover and native designs for landscaping indigenous plants in three areas of the country. Perth There are many stone features along the road between Perth and Neale Junction. One day-tripper says, "As you...
Going Native V: Using Native Flowers for Landscaping
Their scent should stimulate our olfactory senses to bring us in touch with the earth. The colours of native flowers for landscaping should make us more aware of how our emotional senses operate. Shapes that reflect a precise geometry are lessons in order. ...
How to Pick the Best Garden Pots for Landscaping
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...
Going Native IV: Using Native Vines for Landscaping
https://sigmaplanters.com.au/wpblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vine2.jpgThe "vine-covered cottage," "vine-dripping jungle," or "vine-draped arbor" are the dramatic elements that create a kind of ambiance in the landscape that would be totally absent without them. Each of our three areas has its own unique specimens to draw our interest...
7 Essential Benefits of Potted Plants in Landscaping
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...
Going Native III: Using Native Shrubs and Trees for Landscaping
Accent the Positive Shrubs and trees carry the volume, bring scale into the landscape and quite often play up the shape and delicacy of their companion plants. One tree can be the star of the show, but it's difficult for a shrub to assume that role---difficult, but...
What are the Main Advantages of Good Quality Garden Pots?
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,...
Going Native II: Using Native Grasses for Landscaping
In this second of our series on re-vegetative design, we'll look at the fascinating subject of native grasses for landscaping. Plumed or spiked, tall and graceful or tufted patches, native grasses can be the accents that produce a glissando or staccato note in the...
Most Common Materials Used for Outdoor Garden Pots
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...
Is It Worth Investing in Good Quality Garden Pots?
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...
Going Native I: Using Native Rocks for Landscaping
Re-vegetation is an effort dedicated to replenishing the native flora of an area using indigenous plants and native rocks for landscaping. Learning about this lovely movement afoot makes all sorts of sense when you realise that designing with the naturally occurring...
Granite Large Cube Planters and Plant Containers for Commercial Developments
IOTA’s Granite Cube 500 Planters were the main attraction at the prized Paddington Central development in the heart of London. Filled with square-cut Buxus topiary, the planters helped create a visual definition of the walkways and entrance. The large cube planters...
Coastal Landscapes: Love the Sea, Hate the Sun
When discovering a well-known beachfront, it's obvious that the sun is the star of the show. With gorgeous oceanfront views and an abundance of entourage, all that's needed is a cool beverage and eye shades. You can then bask in the beauty of coastal landscapes....
Planter Ideas to Create a Peaceful Natural Sanctuary
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...
Custom Planters Reinforce Upscale Appeal at Designer Shopping Mall
IOTA was commissioned by the Hyland Edgar Driver Landscape Architects to supply extra large custom planters for this designer outlet mall in Banbridge, North Ireland. The mall comprises 78 shop units on an outdoor site, including Armani, Calvin Klein, Joseph, Ghost...
Planters and Patients: The Calming Benefits of Indoor Plants
The waiting room of doctor's offices can be one of the most stressful places in the world. Whether it's the loss of time or the impending appointment causing the stress, you can seldom find large numbers of relaxed individuals in a waiting room. Many times, these...