Martin Steel-BrownSep 20, 20203 minWork Hard, Garden Easy2020 is certainly shaping up to be the year of the home. Staying home, renovating the home, and working from home are all becoming the...
Martin Steel-BrownAug 18, 20204 minPart 1: 9 Tips When Selecting Pots, Choosing Plants, & Looking After themPlants in pots are a fantastic way to bring greenery into your space, especially when space is tight, if ground soil is either limited or...
Martin Steel-BrownJul 16, 20203 minGarden Therapy: Surviving Lockdown by Reconnecting With NatureThe trend towards green space transformation in our homes has skyrocketed these past months, as people turn to their empty indoor and...
Martin Steel-BrownMay 12, 20203 minHow to Transform your Balcony Into a Garden Retreat - Tips from an ExpertA well-designed balcony or patio garden can change the way a home is utilised by extending the liveable space and creating a transitional...
Martin Steel-BrownApr 13, 20204 min6 Things I've Discovered In My Garden During Lock-downAs a professional garden designer and small space landscaper, I spend most of my day in other people's gardens, visiting nurseries or...
Martin Steel-BrownJul 29, 20194 minInterior Plants - Death by Instagram.Do you often rush out to buy a new plant as soon as you see it on Instagram, only to have it die a few weeks later? Its time to reassess.
Martin Steel-BrownJul 3, 20193 minHow to Start a Balcony Garden - Our Top Tips Everyday as I walk around the city and look up, I see apartment balconies either looking sparse or empty, cluttered in washing or full of...
Martin Steel-BrownMay 16, 20195 minThe Fiddle Leaf Fig. It's a love hate story. Some might say that the Ficus lyrata, or Fiddle Leaf Fig as it is commonly known, single-handedly revitalised the indoor plant craze of...
Martin Steel-BrownApr 11, 20192 minGrowing Bulbs in Pots: Traditional TechniquesWith Autumn in full swing, now is the perfect time to plant your spring bulbs. Planting bulbs in pots can provide a great annual display...
Martin Steel-BrownApr 8, 20193 minTerrariums - The captured garden craze.Terrariums, or Wardian Case as they were once known as, have been around since the Victorian era, however they've seen surges in...