​Wanting to spruce up your garden but have no idea where to start? Many hours can be spent scanning through Houzz, Instagram and Pinterest only to get more confused about what style will actually work at your place. There's nothing better than getting a professional in to help. Their experience can prevent costly mistakes that you may have not previously thought about. If you are looking for someone that can assist you a good place to start is your state's landscaping association. These members have all their insurances and go through an evaluation process  to ensure that they are reputable businesses. For a quick link to each state see below.

Master Landscapers of SA:                           https://landscapesa.com.au
Master Landscapers of VIC:                          www.landscapingvictoria.com.au
LNA Master Landscapers NSW& ACT:       www.landscapenswact.com.au
Landscape Queensland Assoc.:                 www.landscapequeensland.com.au
Landscape Industries Assoc. WA:              http://landscaping.net.au
LIAT Landscape Industries Assoc. TAS:   http://www.landscapetas.net

​Needing some new lighting ideas? Check out our ​brand new showroom @ 43 Rundle Street, Kent Town ADELAIDE. We've created a vibrant and sophisticated space to discover modern Architectural and Landscape Lighting that will compliment both new and old homes with minimalist styling.

​Our display is now fully equipped to showcase the most up to date lighting trends both for residential and commercial clients including a range of LED dusk downlights, semi-recessed and surface mounted downlights, creative wall lights and more. This extensive range is thanks to our partnership with another outstanding Australian company, UNIOS who are leading the industry in quality, well priced reliable fittings. 
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​In addition to the architectural range of indoor and outdoor lighting, we are still carrying on with our great range of LED inground lights, LED garden spike lights, LED path lights, LED bollards,  LED flood lights and of course LED strip and neon flex. All these products can be shipped Australia wide at no cost to you, and are backed with great customer service from our happy team.

If you are looking for us to work with your builder, architect, electrician, landscaper or landscape architect, we are more than happy to make a time to give you that one on one service that will leave you feeling confident and excited about the project ahead. Get in touch today!

Looking for a modern, eco-friendly heating solution that will warm your home this winter? Look no further than our range of EcoSmart, Icon & Cocoon fire places suitable for indoors and outdoors fuelled by bioethanol fuel. NO flue, NO Chimney, NO electrician required

Bioethanol is like Methylated Spirits, it's a plant based renewable energy fuel created by the fermentation of plant by-products like sugar cane, potatoes, bananas and grain. It is classed as easily biodegradable and when it burns the residual emission is carbon dioxide and water steam which is absorbed by plants. 

Today, bioethanol has many uses including the transport industry and manufacturing, and in our fires it creates a beautiful clean dancing flame.

Stix - Effortlessly set up and easily repositioned, its bright flame will keep you captivated as well as comfortable for up to 8 hours. Sturdily constructed from stainless steel, Stix is set to be a head-turner on patios and pergolas around the world.
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Lighthouse - As the name conjures up, EcoSmart’s Lighthouse Series provides a clear and mesmerising light – perfect for illuminating outdoor areas and providing a stunning focal point for any alfresco location.

Aspect - A contemporary fireplace for apartments, houses, offices, bars and restaurants, the Aspect makes an urban design statement and lifts the ambience of any interior. Versatility is paramount, and as a portable, freestanding piece of furniture the Aspect is a popular and well-proven choice for any location.

Mix Fire Bowl - Blending the simplicity of an outdoor fire pit with classic contemporary luxury, EcoSmart Fires’ MIX Fire Bowls add instant life to any architectural environment.

When your looking for bang from your buck lighting is an easy way to transform any outdoor space into a point of interest. We've got a few insider tips that are sure to get you planning what you can do in your home, then its just a matter of letting us help you get the right lights for the job!

A large wall is a great blank canvas for using lighting. Have a bit of fun and add some artwork or low planting to add another dimension to the space.

Recommended LED Outdoor fitting: KEO inground uplight (pictured), NEMO inground uplight (large walls - wider spread). EcoSmart fire feature also available through us.
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Recommended LED Outdoor fitting: Onyx LED wall lights, Titus wall lights

Plants up lit at night look magical. The contrast of light and shadow through the foliage and trunks adds a sense of tranquility and depth into our gardens. By using our LED spiked garden lights you can easily position the fittings to get the light just right, and allow for flexibility as the plants grow.

Recommended LED Outdoor fitting: ​FIREFLY 3W Spike Spotlight (pictured), Lotus 5W spike light (captures wider, taller trees), Willow 11.5W spike light (great for large trees)

To get the best view of your garden at night from inside the home dim down your interior lights, it's hard to compete with the reflection from windows.

Recommended LED Outdoor fitting: Our Titanium 15W LED downlights dim beautifully with a range of dimmers on the market. Suitable for both indoors and outdoors check out our full range here.

Today I was inspired by a quote from Jamie Durie which said that you should create spaces in your garden that are like "people pockets", inviting spaces where people want to spend time. He suggests creating seating areas that encourage visitors to linger outdoors, hugged by plants. I love this idea, my dad is a very keen gardener and has a wonderful garden up in the Adelaide hills in which he has created this type of concept and it really does make you want to see what's going on and be outdoors.

Outdoor lighting is also about drawing people into the garden and making it a welcoming and inviting space in which you want to be a part of. Meandering paths lit by washes of light that guide you gently along offer tranquility and a sense of security. Up lit trees in a garden produce some of the most amazing focal points and add height which makes a space feel larger. Low washing step lights along retaining walls or walkways create a flow of energy and direction, all of which combined make up a wonderful and very liveable outdoor space for you to enjoy year round.

Palm Trees often make a natural focal point to any garden. Their height, textured trunks and wide leaves can be effectively up lit using our LED garden spikes or inground uplights to produce dramatic effects that draw your eye in their direction. We prefer to use our Lotus 5W LED spike light or the Willow 11.5W LED spike light, depending on the height and intensity required, positioned reasonably close to the tree trunk. The spike feature offers flexibility to reposition the light to get the perfect effect, whereas the inground lights offer greater security when used in public spaces. Nature has already created the beauty so we would always recommend using Warm White LED light to enhance plants, but if it's eye popping colour your after then we also have our RGB (colour changing) lights for all you crazy cats.

The Australian Gum with all its twisted and rugged beauty can often be incredibly gorgeous  when lit up. No two trees are the same, its like every Gum Tree has its own personality and when we light them with our spike lights they truely come to life. To get a good show from your Gum Tree we recommend using our Willow 11.5W LED spike lights, sometimes a few lights are needed to capture the size and angles of the tree. For the really big beauties of 20+ metres in height we have our Karri 20W Spotlight which is sure to make an impressive impact. If you feel more comfortable seeing these lights for yourself talk to us about arranging some samples.
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Architectural in design, these Dragon Trees create striking focal points in minimalistic styled gardens that just crave to be up lit. Just look at the lovely shadows that are produced when they are lit next to a wall, it all adds to the drama and texture in a well designed landscape. We recommend using our Lotus 5W LED spike light for instant impact.

Very popular in many gardens these days as a hedging plant, Pittosporums are great at allowing light to penetrate easily through the leaves to create a gentle wash over the majority of the plant. Our little Firefly 3W spike light is perfect for doing the job as they are discreet and very energy efficient, whilst still providing a powerful punch. Ideally when highlighting hedging types of plants its important to leave about 100-150mm gap between the edge of the plants and any paving to allow the light fitting room to spread its light. This space can be still filled in with ground covers to finish off the garden and help hide the light source.