Tips & Inspiration

Succulent & Cacti Fish Bowl Terrarium

Using this glass fish bowl terrarium we created a unique centrepiece that requires very little maintenance, without getting our hands pricked by the cacti. The trick? Watch and see...

Marsala Container Garden

Julie uses the rich wine colour palette of marsala to create a refined planter with a sophisticated feel. The dark foliage mixed with softer purples and pink plays on contrasts...

Jason's Guide to Container Gardens

Jason’s Guide to Spring Container Gardens Hey West Coast Gardeners! If you’re low on yard space or if your balcony is the home of your garden oasis don’t fear: most...

Miniature Garden

Both playful and elegant, this miniature garden planter brings childhood whimsy to your modern home. A flat, shallow wide planter works well for this project, as it gives us enough...

Tiny Tropicals for Tiny Hands

Possibly the cutest DIY planter video on the planet, this little potted pig planter can be made by anyone - even a three year old. Toddlers like to play in...

Make Your Own Bird Food Decorations

With five easy ingredients you can create beautiful bird seed decoration for your feathered friends! This is a fantastic project to get the kids involved in, and can easily be...

Make Your Own Industrial Chic Terrarium

Succulents and stones are a natural compliment for this industrial chic terrarium - perfect for any home or office. The trick to getting an industrial chic look to your planter...

Create A Rustic Succulent Planter

Rustic farmhouse style decor is all over home and living stores these days, and we love the look. Our plants can easily fit into your home with a carefully chosen...

Make a Succulent Heartthrob

This rustic wooden heart planter has us head over heels in love. The small opening on the top is perfect for planting a vast array of succulents and cacti for...

4 Reasons To Use Indoor Plants and Succulents for your Home or Workplace

Here at West Coast Gardens we have seen the transformative power of adding indoor plants with striking silhouettes, warm hues, and air-cleaning power to your home and office. They create...

Jason's Top 5 Winter Gardening Tips

Hey West Coast gardeners! As we move into February, snow thaws, ice melts and we turn our attention towards an exciting year of gardening ahead. Here are my top tips...

How to Make A Prism Terrarium with Succulents

Watch as this stylish little geometric geode terrarium becomes home for a landscape of succulents. The real trick in our design is the different size rocks, stones and pebbles (not...

Tillandsia Lantern with Lights

This magical lantern has sparkling lights and ethereal Tillandsia plants, perfect for your outdoor patio in the evening, or indoors as a centrepiece. We've used large white stones as. ....

Amaryllis Golden Globe

This golden globe has a touch of sparkle that will really grow on you. The best part of this living design is that there is no work or water required!...