Hello World! Welcome Friends! When building your own artificial garden there are lots of things that you need to take into consideration. Planning what you would like to achieve is best done before you begin any kind of installation. In this post we include everything you need to know about artificial vertical gardens.
Vertical gardens are particularly effective in small, unsightly areas but also can be used in a number of other ways to provide privacy, hide infrastructure or revamp an old fence as an alternative to replacing it.
Do you have an area that you want to improve? Keep on reading to discover why an artificial vertical garden may just be the solution that you are looking for to brighten it up.
What Are Artificial Vertical Gardens Made Of?
Two questions often asked by people looking to install artificial plants are what are fake plants made of and how are fake plants made? The answer is long and involved and there are lots of different processes and materials, however the more important thing to understand is the names of the chemicals you DON’T want in plants in your home like:
- Lead
- Mercury
- Boric Acid
- Heavy Metals in plastic
- Cadmium
- Hexavalent Chromium
- Polybrominated Biphenyls
- Polybrominated diphenyether
When choosing your artificial plants, ask what chemicals are used in their manufacturing process. Apart from always wanting an eco-friendly environment there is a more practical reason why you don’t want these chemicals near your home.
If you have children or pets in your home there is a chance they may chew on your artificial plants, there is also no way of knowing if they will “leak” poison into the air around your home so making sure that any faux plants that you purchase are made from eco-friendly materials is the safest choice.
What to Look for When Buying Artificial Plants for Your Garden
Apart from not buying artificial plants that are made from questionable chemicals, there are other things to look for to ensure you are purchasing quality artificial plants:
- Long lasting: the idea of buying faux plants is that they will last a long time. So one of the best garden tips we can give you for your artificial plants is to buy good quality plants that will stay looking fantastic for years, with minimal maintenance.
- UV protected: buying artificial plants with UV protection will protect them in the harsh, Australian sunlight, otherwise they may fade and look fake and your investment is wasted.
- Life like: buy faux plants that look like the real thing, that will blend easily with real plants that may be placed around them. Ideally you want plants that will pass inspection from even the most discerning critic.
- Fit the space: what plants would suit the vertical space that you want to beautify and find artificial plants that will best work in the area and give you the effect that you want – especially if it is an area that is viewed often. You may use artificial bamboo for a privacy screen, elegant ivy vines to spruce up an apartment balcony or faux palms to lend a tropical feel to your back verandah.
Artificial Plants Have the Same Benefits as Real Plants
You have made a decision to revamp your garden or household plants and are trying to decide whether faux or real plants. Ask yourself what are the benefits of artificial plants in your home?
Faux Plants:
- Easy to install, they don’t need the right light or conditions,
- Can go anywhere that you want them to be,
- Need very little maintenance – wipe down with a damp cloth every now and then,
- Last for years without having to be replaced,
- Look real and can pass for organic plants,
- Always look great,
- You don’t have to wait for them to grow to reach the desired height,
- Give whatever space they are installed in that wonderful feel of living greenery.
Vs. Real Plants:
- Need specific conditions i.e. soil, sunlight etc to grow and survive,
- Can only be grown in ideal conditions for the plant type,
- High maintenance – watering, fertilizing etc
- Can get sick and die and may need replacing often
- Don’t always look their best – when diseased or attacked by insects or even when not watered enough,
- Can take months to years to grow to their desired height,
- Filter air and give any space a relaxing green atmosphere – when they are at their best.
They’re More Realistic Than Ever Before
Artificial plants that are available on the market are looking better than ever in 2021. Realistic-looking faux plants are easy to find though it’s worth looking around to find the most realistic faux plants for your money.
Most artificial plants look as good as real ones. It’s best to deal with a reputable seller of faux plants rather than settle for the inferior quality plants that you can find in hardware or large supermarket chains.
Artificial plants are ideal for a busy life. They make your garden or home look fantastic without the hassle of hours of work, hours that you don’t have considering your busy lifestyle.
Final Thoughts
It’s easy to create your very own artificial vertical garden. Begin by planning what you want to add to your space and then shop around. Look for the best quality faux plants to complement your garden and find the best supplier to buy them from.
Remember to look for artificial plants that are made without toxic chemicals and that have UV protection so that they will last long.
Choose a theme, buy your plants and in only hours you can relax and enjoy your new green vertical garden.
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