These days, most homes, malls, offices, hotels and public places are decorated with some form of plant or vegetation. We usually use plant pots, vases, urns or planters to contain these plants. What makes aluminium planters superior though? We list the reasons why we love these planters. Allsorted planters are available in many different styles, materials and finishes; and can be suited for many different situations. Our planters [...]
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Feb
Feb
Let’s face it. Without nature, the human population would be in a lot of trouble. The human race is fast creating problems for our natural environment and the results are devastating. As individuals, we need to be responsible for creating a healthier living environment for both us and the other species around us. We can start in our own gardens [...]
09
Feb
Feb
Allsorted Designs travelled to Birmingham in the UK to exhibit on the South African DTI stand at the Spring Fair 2018.
07
Feb
Feb
Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash once you’ve thrown it in the bin and it has been collected by the garbage truck? The process of creating a landfill is a serious one. It requires careful planning and a lot of energy. We take a look at the workings of a landfill and, what we can do [...]
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Jan
Jan
Although often beautiful, plants are not only visually attractive ornaments for the house and garden. Plants have a variety of different uses and benefits that we often overlook. Have a look at some of the other (obvious but overlooked) uses for plants and why we should encourage their growth and protect them Plants are great noise barriers. They act as sound [...]
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Dec
Dec
They are the animated and quirky looking plants that have become a popular household decorative item over the last few years. We are talking about cacti and this is why we love them so much. With about 2000 species of cacti out there, you can choose the perfect one to go with your décor. They [...]
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Nov
Nov
South Africa has been dealing with drought conditions for the last few months and with a lack of rainduring the winter season creeping up on us, its time to start thinking about cutting our water usage. We look at how you can have a beautiful garden without wasting copious amounts of water. First things first, if you have a large garden [...]
08
Oct
Oct
Dr Stephen Kaplan, of the University of Michigan and co-author of ‘The Experience of Nature: A Psychological Perspective’ (1989) says that “many people have an intuitive sense that contact with nature is beneficial.” Kaplan states that stress is a bodily reaction to harm or threatened harm. This is often confused with mental fatigue which, rather […]
05
Oct
Oct
The current drought in South Africa has made us more conscious of saving water and, unfortunately, has lead us all to believe that we cannot maintain our luscious gardens as water restrictions have become a reality. This does not have to be the case, however. How do we maintain a magnificent garden while saving water? Container gardening has become trendy and it's a solution to [...]