garden design

10 surprising ideas for decorating your outdoor space

backyard ideas

As the weather warms up, you spend more time outside on your porch or in your backyard. Winter can ruin the fresh summer look of your outdoors, here are a few ideas to brighten up space and make it look more inviting. Decorate with Paint: Paint adds color and protects the area from elements like

Redefining your outdoor space

awning

Australia is blessed with a pretty good climate, which is why so many of us enjoy being outside, whether it be surfing at the beach, or simply relaxing on the deck at home, for breakfast, lunch of for entertaining guests. Given that over exposure to the sun’s ultra violet rays is one of the leading

What to consider when hiring a garden designer

garden designers

There are many benefits which a backyard can give you. Aside from adding value to your property, your backyard can be an excellent place for outdoor activities which allows family and friends to bond together. Gardening in your backyard can also be an excellent physical and mental exercise – perfect when you want to relieve

Five unique patio renovation plans

patio

It’s one of the most important rooms in your whole home. It fosters countless gatherings and never-ending fun. It’s your patio, and it’s actually outside your house! There is nothing more satisfying that spending a beautiful day lounging on a well-designed patio. If you are looking to renovate your outdoor space, here are five unique

5 simple tips to completely transform your backyard

garden design

Your backyard should be a comfortable and inviting oasis where you’d love to spend a full summer day basking in the sun. If the thought of doing so currently fills you with dread, then maybe it’s time to give your backyard a makeover. Here are five tips to make your outdoor space more beautiful and enjoyable

Why it’s worth making a Zen oasis in your home

zen garden

There are many types of Japanese gardens – from the austere rock Zen gardens to the natural and private tea gardens, to the more palatial strolling gardens of Edo and earlier periods. No matter the period and school of thought, all Japanese gardens have something in common: they were designed for rest, peace and thoughtfulness.

6 easy steps to a beautiful flower garden

flower garden

If you’ve always dreamt of having a stunning flower garden, now is the best time to make it happen. This may be the summer to surround your yard with color and fragrance by planting a majestic flower garden for the ages. A beautiful garden takes time, effort, money and maintenance, so start with a good

Simple ways to make your garden appear bigger

small garden

Having a big and beautiful garden is the dream of many homeowners. With the gardening tools and technologies available today, creating a beautiful landscape and maintaining the garden are both very easy to do. Having a beautiful landscape to complement the property is no longer a farfetched dream to many. Unfortunately, not all properties are

5 cinematic gardens to inspire your design

Gardens are a fundamental element of human culture that stretches back over thousands of years. Movies are thrilling distractions full of ideas and excitement, and have danced on cinema screens for around a century and a quarter. But which is better – gardens or movies? Well, the good news is you no longer have to

Top garden features in 2018

garden trends

1. Introduction to Garden Features Nothing adds interest to a garden quite like a special feature or three. You don’t want to add too many, especially in a small garden as it will make it look more cluttered than anything. Some garden features can be simple, and others more elaborate. Take into consideration the size