Grow with the flow in this greened swing by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders.

There’s a delicious feeling of freedom one gets from swinging backwards and forwards on the momentum of a swing and as far as garden swings go, this one is a floral, fragrant gem. Called Swing with the Plants, it was designed for Amsterdam-based design collective Droog.

The way it grows is the seat of the swing is filled with soil and seeds are sewn within. As the shoots climb up the ropes, curling around them, it becomes a spot for indoor or outdoor contemplation. Jasmine would be ideal as a scented creeper. Simply add a view, decent weather, and a glass of wine for finishing flourishes.

The designer, Marcel Wanders, was a founding member of Droog. He has since worked with everyone from Target to Swarovski and Baccarat, and has been called the Lady Gaga of the design world.

Available in green or black, price $319.

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Smool: not a dairy-free dessert, but the Dutch design company responsible for these sculptural watering cans.

With all your statement planters and herbivorous tabletop features, it seems appropriate to have an equally arresting and pretty device to keep their precious cargo in pristine condition.

The Spring watering can is ergonomic and streamlined. You fill the wide spout, and dispense from the narrow one.

The can is made from matt plastic, and comes in tangerine orange-yellow, olive green, grey, and powder blue. Smool being a combination of the words smooth and cool (Amsterdam-based designer Robert Bronwasser says his products are smooth to use and cool to have); this one has an enviably lissom shape and unfussy design.

Drool-worthy is the natural, tree-like appearance, making for arty camouflage amongst household greenery. The price is an equally desirable 15.95 euros (around $18).

Images: Smool

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