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Period homes A period – usually Federation – home often goes hand in hand with a more formal garden structure; think clipped box hedging and defined garden beds. It’s a...

Internal courtyards provide a beautiful connection to nature, especially in a highly built up urban setting, where backyards are minimal or non-existent. The primary purpose is usually to introduce light...

House numbers provide a crucial finishing touch to the overall look of your home. Visibility is key to keep in mind when buying and installing house numbers.

As a general rule of thumb, big is best – and will create a cleaner look, helping to avoid that fussy, messy look that you sometimes get with a hodge-podge...

Before you start shopping, look for lightweight pots – fiberglass rather than solid terracotta – as these will be easier to get into the apartment, for a start, and will...

Are succulents a low-maintenance option? The short answer is, yes! With low water requirements and usually no need for pruning, succulents mostly look after themselves. They’re also tough as old...

Creative Director at Secret Gardens, Matt Cantwell, says clients are beginning to understand the value a well-placed, carefully crafted rooftop garden can offer. “We are definitely seeing them more often,”...

The concept of a hanging garden has been enthusiastically picked up by plenty of restaurants and commercial spaces, and you only have to see it done well to understand its...

The nerve plant (Fittonia spp.) is a spreading evergreen perennial with delicately veined, deep-green, ovate leaves. Although the most popular vein color is silvery-white, varieties with veins in red, pink,...