Posted on January 10th, 2018 by Artisan Stone
A must-see on any budding traveller’s bucket list, New York City is one of, if not the most, sought after cities in the world to visit. While The Big Apple has no shortage of sights to see, garden lovers will be salivating at the chance to visit some of the city’s rooftop gardens. (more…)
Continue readingPosted on September 12th, 2017 by Artisan Stone
With Sydney’s morning and evening commute times getting worse every year, it’s time to ditch the traffic jams and overcrowded trains for a better solution. As the commute continues to become worse, Sydney’s residents are embracing alternative ways to commute to work by cycling or walking. Not only can these methods be more efficient in […]
Continue readingPosted on August 10th, 2017 by Artisan Stone
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it was one particular day that brought about the rise of the sampietrini, Rome’s famous basalt cobblestones. It’s hard not to be inspired by the artisanal masonry of the iconic Italian city. The role of the Pope in building Rome’s cobblestones As with so much of Italian culture, […]
Continue readingPosted on June 10th, 2017 by Artisan Stone
Every outdoor area needs proper outdoor lighting. Whether it’s to illuminate your yard, landscape or your patio, having light sources is crucial for your property. The reasons and benefits go far beyond the aesthetic element of it, as lights also provide extra safety and security to the outdoor areas. In addition to reducing the risk […]
Continue readingPosted on May 19th, 2017 by Artisan Stone
If you have an inviting outdoor area, you probably make the most of it in the summer months. But if you’d like to enjoy your outdoor spaces in winter, you’ll need a few extra comforts to make it warm and inviting for your guests. Here are 5 simple ways to improve your outdoor entertaining experience […]
Continue readingPosted on April 20th, 2017 by Artisan Stone
Sustainable landscaping is landscaping design for the future. It’s responsive to the environment, characterised by regeneration, and can actively contribute to the development of healthy communities. Sustainable landscaping uses strategic methods for business and residential landscapes with the purpose of offsetting negative environmental impacts. It sequesters carbon, cleans the air and water, increases energy efficiency, […]
Continue readingPosted on April 6th, 2017 by Artisan Stone
Apartments and townhouses are not renowned for their spacious outdoor areas, but having a patio or courtyard that’s less than palatial doesn’t have to be a drawback. In fact, with the right treatment, a small outdoor area can be made to feel more like the great outdoors and can become not only a peaceful refuge […]
Continue readingPosted on March 15th, 2017 by Artisan Stone
If you have limited outdoor space but you love the idea of a lush green garden, a vertical garden or ‘living wall’ is the perfect low-maintenance, space-saving, water-smart solution. A vertical garden is a method of growing plants on walls – a garden that grows up rather than across. Found both in nature and as […]
Continue readingPosted on February 28th, 2017 by Artisan Stone
Are you having a garden wedding? Trying to work out food arrangements for your guests? You may be considering one of two options; a sit-down affair or a standing buffet feast. While both options are definitely possible for your garden setting, there are definite pros and cons to both options. Depending on your wedding configuration, […]
Continue readingPosted on February 21st, 2017 by Artisan Stone
When planning your wedding, one of the aspects that many people like to make an effort for are the wedding favours. Wedding favours are a small gift for your guests in appreciation of them attending your wedding. However, they are a tricky tradition to get right because you want to ensure the gift is something […]
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