We love being inspired by our amazing clients and the work they do. A young company from South East Queensland, Martin Brothers, are an up and coming force in Brisbane. We first came across them as they installed our pots for some high end developments in conjunction with Aria Property Group. As the name suggests,…
DetailsA lot of people working in the horticulture and design industries will tell you that their passion for the industry started with an early exposure to all things plants when they were young. Not all children will develop a life long obsession with plants from such exposure at an early age (like some of us!),…
DetailsAnother fantastic recipe from our in-house cook Elizabeth Hewson (we wish). This Middle Eastern inspired dish is packed full of flavour and makes an impressive dinner party meal. The dish is completed with a bejeweling of pomegranate seeds that not only look beautiful but also add a wonderful texture against the slow cooked lamb. …
DetailsThe Chicken v Egg : What comes first – the pot or the plant? I spent the recent warm Sydney weekend flicking through books in my horticultural library and surfing the net and I came across a few gems of advice that I thought would be of use to The Potters Wheel readers. The advice…
DetailsCreating the perfect home means many different things, but for most of us, it is creating a sense of comfort, a safe relaxing space where we can truly express ourselves. A home is a place where you live your life and create memories with family and friends. Below are a few tips to help create…
DetailsThe Balcony Garden was recently lucky enough to host the July General meeting of the LNA – the master landscapers association of NSW. The LNA is the premiere industry body for landscape professionals in NSW. It was great to meet and to entertain members and show off some of our new arrivals, including 830mm…
DetailsA good friend of The Balcony Garden, Elizabeth Hewson, author of Moving Out, Eating in, shares a favourite winter recipe this month to warm us up. Whilst this bake is not only a super quick mid-week meal (you throw everything into the one tray and wham-bam thank you ma’am – dinner’s done), it’s also wonderfully…
DetailsSydney siders today are tending to stay put and make their slice of the Sydney real estate market the best it can possibly be. From small additions to concept, design and construction here are a few of the latest interior trends that will help you along the way!! Colour Watch out French Navy,…
DetailsAs a follow up to last months articles on the Potter’s Wheel, this month we look at maintaining your chosen plant life. Plants can be fussy, but spend just a little bit of time with your foliaged friends, check in every now and then with them, and everything will be leafy! Planting Up…
DetailsNew collections from The Balcony Garden. We can’t reveal full details as yet, but the new collections will feature a mixture of earthy materials and contemporary finishes. It’s been a busy 12 months as we’ve travelled between Africa, Asia and Italy; working with our suppliers to create 3 new exclusive ranges. Make sure you keep an eye on…
DetailsA pot and a plant is a beautiful and thoughtful gift. It says “OMG! I love you!” and shows the recipient you are confident in their green thumb abilities! But a lot of the time we can slightly miss the mark style-wise. Avoid this awkward situation with a gift voucher! The Balcony Garden is pleased…
DetailsThe landscape design practice Sticks & Stones is a composite of two minds – Fiona Ericsson and Julia Levitt. The two met while studying together at Sydney’s Ryde Horticultural College and hit it off instantly – quickly realising they appreciated the same things in good design. When they moved out into the industry, it seemed…
DetailsWe’ve all been there; that trip to Bunnings or the local nursery, followed by a momentary lapse of reason regarding our own gardening ability. The next thing you know you’re walking home with not only an indoor plant, but a vision of turning the interior of your home into an Amazonian rain forest. Three weeks later…
DetailsAvailable in three delicious desert inspired tones, these sugary-sweet delights are sure to warm any space this Winter. The soft sensual pastel hues will have you dreaming of fairy floss, rainbows, unicorns and bubblegum. The three new tones compliment the existing white & concrete grey colours of the collection. You can sample these delectable sugary…
DetailsThe last year has seen tremendous growth at The Balcony Garden so we’ve recently doubled the size of our warehouse. Our new space is quickly filling with new stock so you can be assured your favourite pots are always available. The production time for our new poly-resin composite material is significantly faster than…
DetailsOver the past 18 months we’ve been collaborating with our production teams to create our own new poly-resin composite material to increase strength, reduce colour fading, while at the same time reducing weight. The best bit is the new material can sit alongside the old material without any difference in appearance, so you can…
DetailsThe 22nd annual Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show has just wrapped up in Carlton Gardens in Melbourne. It was another successful year, with the difficult weather plaguing most of Australia mercifully sparing the show. The Best in Show and Gold Medal garden belonged to Phillip Withers’ I See Wild. The garden was an…
DetailsLate last year The Balcony Garden supplied some pots to a project that was a little different. Sargood on Collaroy is the first whole of life learning centre for people with a spinal injury in Australia. It enables those (usually young when they sustain the injury) to have some important relief from the everyday challenges…
DetailsIt’s always exciting to start a new year, and it’s even more special at the Balcony Garden this year as we welcome a new addition, Bridget Morris. Bridget will be the face of the Balcony garden and with an extensive background and understanding of the interior design industry will be on hand for…
DetailsDid you know – before Christian traditions were common place, evergreen trees that retained foliage during winter were held in high regard for their resilience and beauty. It is from this origin that the Christmas tree became part of the Christian tradition. At The Balcony Garden, we think that plants are pretty fantastic…
DetailsThere is a buzz around the northern beaches at the moment and it isn’t just surrounding the new hospital (or that traffic!). Westfield Warringah Mall has just reopened after a major face lift and it is exuding new finishes and textures everywhere you look. The unique interior/exterior shopping experience that is summer bliss is still…
DetailsSydney based landscape company Outdoor Establishments recently collected four awards at the Annual Landscape ACT & NSW Excellence Awards, including The Graham Ross Residential Landscape Construction of the Year Award. We sat down to chat with Sam Westlake, senior landscape architect and partner. With a background in large open space projects (Sam…
DetailsFinding plants that will not only survive, but actually thrive on a balcony or rooftop with a hot sunny aspect may be difficult but it’s not impossible. You need to look at where the plant is originally from. Plants from Mexico, Central America, Canary Islands and Australian Natives are often perfectly suited to the conditions…
DetailsAs the days start getting warmer and longer it’s time to get your balconies ready for summer entertaining. Start by sorting through all the unnecessary items you have on your balcony. This often includes mops, brooms, bikes and random junk. Typically balconies become a dumping ground for a large array of household items. If storage…
DetailsCrassula ovata ‘Blue bird’ one of my absolute favourites. The Blue bird has a gorgeous grey/blue foliage with purple/pink margins. An extremely hardy plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. With it’s unique texture and form it looks great planted against burgundy and green foliage backdrops. A cousin of the classic Jade plant, the…
DetailsOur new ‘Willow’ range of light weight contemporary pots and planters has landed and is now available via our online store. The ‘Willow’ range features a contemporary selection of hand made designer garden pots. All styles are available in both charcoal and concrete grey. We designed this range for not only exterior uses but also…
DetailsThis rooftop garden in Redfern Sydney was designed to bring the wildness of the Australian Native bush up to the rooftop of an inner-city apartment building. Our range of Frankie garden pots in concrete grey were used to complement the subtle tones of the native foliage. The Frankie range of light weight garden pots are…
DetailsOur latest range – The Willow Collection – is due to arrive at the start of May. Made from GRC (Glass Reinforced Cement) these light weight pots and planters have been designed for contemporary indoor & outdoor spaces. Available in Charcoal & Concrete Grey. This range will be available online via our website store. …
DetailsLow voltage garden lighting isn’t just for traditional large format gardens. When used correctly garden lighting can enhance and transform a balcony or rooftop garden. These images here are from our award winning garden at last years Australian Garden Show. The guys from Gardens at Night did a fantastic job which added another element to…
DetailsIt was early last year that our nursery started growing the Agave victoriae and we haven’t looked back. The tight compact foliage and zero maintenance make them perfect for balconies and rooftops. They do great in pots and planters and require very little water. Agave victoriae are slow growing so its best to spend up…
DetailsWe’ve looked beyond Sydney and around the world for small garden ideas we thought our readers could draw inspiration from. Here are 10 creative small gardens that we love, and why we love them!
DetailsInner-city spaces tend to be naturally small, as are the garden areas that come with them. Balconies and rooftops in the city are often nothing more than concrete jungles, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With a little imagination you too can create a hidden garden and a functional outdoor room to enjoy.
DetailsThe latest project for The Balcony Garden team is this stunning Camperdown Rooftop Garden with views over the city. This Camperdown Rooftop Garden features a series of circular egg pots and large format cubes from our very own range of pots and planters. The pots are planted with Strelitzia nicolai, Stelitzia juncea, Yucca elephantipes, Jade, Bouganvillea and under-planted…
DetailsJust like normal gardens, every balcony garden is different. Weather you want to create privacy from your neighbours, grow your own vegetables or simply just soften and beautify a space, there is a solution. Here’s some tips and balcony garden design ideas to help get you on your way: Privacy: Generally living in an apartment…
DetailsBalconies and rooftops would have to be among the most formidable sites in which to garden. We like to think of balcony gardens and rooftop gardens as having their own micro-climates. The conditions up on a balcony are often completely different to the ground floor; for example the wind is generally stronger, hotter and drier.…
DetailsThis job is a classic Small Gardens project by The Balcony Garden. When we were first contacted by the clients who live on the Northern Beaches, their rooftop garden was nothing more than a half dead lawn area. Lucky for us our clients turned out to be great people who put a lot of trust…
Details“Wind and wooly please!” That was the design brief from our clients at this Redfern Rooftop Garden in Sydney. Not only is the rooftop garden 5 stories up, but when we started it was basically just a concrete playground and a completely bare canvas. The total rooftop area is over 100sqm and it gets really windy up…
DetailsThere’s a huge variety of Pots and Troughs available for Small Gardens on the market these days. The two main types that we use are our ‘Barney Rubble’ and ‘Tom & Jerry’ pots. Our ‘Barney Rubble’ pots are glazed pots which are dipped in acid to create that ‘under the sea’ look. These come in a range…
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