Hello World! Welcome Friends! Artificial plants are made with synthetic materials such as silk and polyester rather than grown organically or naturally. Before now they looked tacky and you could tell immediately that they were fake.
In more modern times, technology has made it possible for them to be made in a way that is indistinguishable from natural ones. When you look at them or even touch them, they look exactly like natural flowers/plants. They can withstand most outdoor conditions and can resist fading as well. You can read about them and how they are made here.
Plants whether natural or artificial are generally useful in beautifying and decorating a building or its surroundings. For people who own and love to garden or who have a green thumb cultivating natural ones can be interesting. But if you lack the time or you do not wish to go through the rigors of planting and maintaining a natural garden then you will do well with UV-protected artificial ones. You can appreciate the beauty and aesthetics that they bring much like if they were natural.
Benefits of Artificial Plants
To cultivate natural plants, you will need to make space available and select specific ones that can grow in your climate and then sow them. Added to this, you will then have to water, fertilize and ensure they have enough sunlight, etc.
All these can be expensive, time-consuming and demanding. If you have the time and resources to do this, then you can go ahead and do so.
However, rather than doing this, you can simply utilize fake ones. There are many benefits to doing this.
Firstly, artificial plants and flowers are less expensive and they are low maintenance. You do not need to water or tend to them as you would natural ones.
Secondly, they are not dependent on any particular climate or season. They are man-made and therefore, they are available all year round. Also, the UV protection on them helps to avoid fading when heat from the sun is concentrated on them and in winter, snow is not a problem.
Thirdly, they are durable and can last a lifetime.
Fourthly, they are free of allergens that may impact humans negatively. In addition to all these, as previously mentioned, they look so much like real plants that you can hardly tell them apart. Also, they feel the same and can be made to smell the same.
For the reasons above, you may find it more advantageous to use them rather than cultivating fresh ones.
How to Use Artificial Plants
Fake plants/flowers can be used outdoors in several ways and below are some of the ways:
Plan Your Landscape
Much like when you cultivate natural plants, there is a need to plan the landscaping of your home or environment even when you are utilizing fakes. You can get the map and dimensions of your lawn or space so that you know where to place what. You should also put into consideration any other features that you will like to incorporate such as a body of water, rocks, et al when planning.
Landscape planning easily helps you to know how to properly position and arrange each pot or vase. By doing this, you will determine beforehand where to place large plants or the colorful ones that will serve as focal points. You will also be able to know which ones will serve as screens or those that will be used as boundaries for your lawn.
Consider Your Entrance
Asides from your lawn, you need to decorate the entrance to your home. This can start from the driveway or walkway up to the door. You can create symmetry by positioning them on either side of the walkway. An artificial plant such as fake topiary can be good and appropriate for this space.
Beautify Your Windows
You can place boxed artificial and colorful flowers under your windows. You may also place them on the ground just below the window. They will serve to complement your home exterior and your outside walls.
Use on Your Fence
Fake plants can also be used to decorate your fence. You can place some close to the wall of your fence in a way that depicts a climbing vine or use as a sort of backdrop.
Get Creative with Colors
Faux plants come in different colors. Rather than have one type of it and the same color, you can get creative and arrange the colors in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and attractive. You should also consider the color of your exterior walls when doing this so that they complement each other.
Use at the Pool Side
Artificial plants are a great addition to your poolside. They are not susceptible to damage by chemicals that are present in the pool water but rather, they add an aura of beauty to it.
Cleaning Your Artificial Plants
To ensure that your plants stay attractive and good looking, you should clean them occasionally. You can spray them with water using a hose to remove any dust that may have gathered over time. Although they are durable and not prone to easy damage, you should check them after terrible weather. Check to ascertain they are not charred, faded, or looking ragged.
If you would like to learn more about artificial plants, you can check out this guide https://athomemum.com/guide-to-artificial-plants.html.
Conclusion
At the heart of everything is perception. It is the way humans see things but it may not be the way things really are. This is so with artificial plants. They look so much like natural ones and have the same effect on humans when we see them.
With them, you can avoid the stress and consistent attention that is associated with cultivating a garden filled with natural plants. More so, they are durable, not expensive and can be used in any season. In addition to all these, they can be used to beautify your lawn or you can place them anywhere you desire them to be.
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Toodles,
Nice tips! I am personally fond of indoor ornamental plants, but these are cool ideas that I will have to try!