2016 – it’s time for a new hobby. We’ve got one: gardening. And if gardening’s not a foreign concept to you, perhaps it’s time to pick up from where you left off and commit to it this time around. Cultivating plants, flowers and the like, or designing and maintaining a green area of space may prove to be an arduous task. But once you’ve seen the fruits of your labour, we guarantee that you’ll be satisfied. We’ve shortlisted seven companies in Singapore, equipped with gardening know-hows, to guide you to your perfect garden.
Far East Flora
If gardening’s a recent thing for you, Far East Flora is definitely a great place to visit. Established since 1965, this is the best place to get everything you need to make your very own garden. They provide an extensive collection of flora and fauna, different types of soil and fertiliser, and also various garden tools and decking essentials; you name it, they’ll have it.
Far East Flora, various outlets. See website for further details.
A Green House
If you’re into gardening and landscaping, you’ll love this quaint shop at Loewen by Dempsey Hill – filled with pottery, paludariums, florals and even fauna. Want to inject some greenery into your home but no clue where to start? Pop in and seek ideas and advice from the staff on how to bring nature into your living space.
A Green House, #01-07A, 72 Loewen Road, Singapore 248848, p. 6509 8505. Open Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 9am–6pm. Closed on Thu.
Hollandia Home Services
Apart from the usual services – gardening and landscaping – what’s great about Hollandia Home Services is that they too provide garden maintenance and pest control services – just in case your garden is getting out of control and needs a wee bit of trimming here and there, or has been welcoming all the wrong kind of visitors, especially pesky pests.
Hollandia Home Services Pte Ltd, 1 Marine Parade Rd, Singapore 449263, p. 6247 9412. See website for further details.
Skyland Gardening
Thinking of adding a koi pond into your garden? Skyland Gardening can assist you by providing creative pond design ideas, constructing the pond and teaching you how to maintain it. Skyland also provides flowers, plants, and other gardening necessities and services.
Skyland Gardening, 15 Pandan Loop, Singapore 128233, p. 6773 9003. See website for further details.
Tai Kwang Garden
What you need to know about these landscaping specialists is that they bag 15 years of experiences – and expertise – in landscaping, horticulture, and waterscaping. If you’re into grass art (using artificial grass to beautify your space), Tai Kwang Garden provides Royal Grass, one of the best quality artificial grasses ever!
Tai Kwang Garden, Unit 9 Farmart Centre, 67 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699008, p. 6793 7779. Open daily 9am-6pm. See website for further details.
Tropic Planners and Landscape
An increasingly popular architectural landscape concept for most gardens, organisations, and homes, Vertical Greenery is one botanic fixture best executed by these experts. Let them show you the basic applications of Vertical Greenery, and how you can incorporate some life into your home without it taking up too much space. Wondering how to maintain and keep safe and healthy plants? You can also learn more about Arboriculture from them.
Tropic Planners and Landscape Pte Ltd, 34 Hillview Terrace, Singapore 669254, p. 6762 0500. See website for further details.
Hawaii Landscape
From their name, Hawaii Landscape aims to impart the beauty and tranquility of the islands of Hawaii into their work. So if you’ve been wanting to transform your plain ol’ garden into a lush intimate one, give them an Aloha and learn a thing or two on how to cleverly maximise your garden space to enjoy your very own tropical backdrop.
Hawaii Landscape Pte Ltd, 559 Thomson Road, Singapore 298182, p. 6251 3963. See website for further details.