I love the calming and soothing effect of plants, but having a lush garden is difficult when most of us live in apartments/HDBs these days. I happened to drop by Hort Park a couple of weekends ago to view Vineyard @ Hort Park for an event, and chanced upon very interesting exhibits for DIY home gardens. These space-saving ideas offer you the chance to have your own little spot of green in the sky and also feature some very novel ideas you can adopt for your home! (Sorry for the low-res photos taken with my phone, was not expecting such an interesting display of items!)
A terrarium built into a living room table - a functional statement piece. Fabulous idea!
Some useful tips on creating a balcony garden - it's important to consider things like how much sun your balcony receives, and how much weight your balcony is built to support.
I love this tooth-shaped planter which can balance on your balcony railing and comes in a variety of colours. The heavy soil weighs down the planter so there's little risk of it tipping over and posing a killer litter hazard. That being said, it's always better to be safe than sorry, and there's no harm securing the planter to your railing with cable ties.
A verdant vertical wall sets up a perfect spot for relaxing in cooler weather.
Pitcher plants are relatively low-maintenance and are cute additions to your balcony garden! My brother used to named his pitcher plant "Jug Head". I'll definitely have some in my future balcony and name each of them!
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Why limit your greenery to the balcony? Here's an ingenious way to incorporate plants in your interior decor too. Adds a touch of homely to your kitchen!
If low-maintenance gardens are more for you, there are various kinds of self-sustaining eco-gardens you can choose from. These would look great on your living room table or as a decor accessory on your book shelf. Little maintenance is necessary and it adds an interesting element to your room.
Terrariums
Terrarium and hanging desert gardens
Building a vertical garden does not need to cost a bomb and can be constructed yourself! Here's an idea involving a DIY vertical garden using orchid baskets.
And here are some pictures of Vineyard @ Hort Park - a gorgeous event venue which is intimate and cosy. With outdoor and indoor options, your event needs will certainly be met.
