Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Artificial Plants Brings Relaxing Aura In The Company

By Christopher Weber


Leafy, green vegetation enlivens any room in a home. If unable to care for live plants, artificial plants are a great option to consider. They are fun and pretty additions to any decorating style and never need to be watered or pruned. The floors are never littered with spent leaves or flowers, no disease treatment is ever needed, and they always look great.

Unlike those found in the past, the quality available today is astounding. Subtle color variations and veining on the leaves appear real as does each bloom found throughout the plant. They appear just the same as a natural flower in perfect health. Those who see them are often overcome with the need to touch such a beautiful example and then are surprised when they learn that it is not real.

Many imitation flowers come complete in a decorative pot with artificial potting soil or peat moss covering their base which adds to the illusion. Most contain flowers in full bloom, partial bloom, and flower buds. Leaves are also varied in length and rate of growth. This created the overall look of a plant that is a real specimen.

Requiring no care except the intermittent cleaning, they always look fresh. If a green thumb does not exist a wide variety of greenery can still be enjoyed without the need to learn how to care for a live version. There are also other reasons to purchase the imitation version of a flower as well.

During a long vacation, there is no need to secure someone to care for the houseplants while away. Those that wither annually will never need replacing when an artificial specimen is chosen instead. Growing seasons do not matter at all. Anything can be enjoyed at any time of year. Even those who adore live houseplants will find uses for imitation versions. Adding one as a decorative touch in a hard to reach spot is an example.

Old plastic flowers faded and never looked real even when new. Today's realistic looking versions are a perfect fit in many areas. Porches benefit from the addition of hanging baskets which can also easily be lit for the evenings with a simple light kit powered by batteries. Topiaries placed on each side of an entry are stunning and can have decorations or lights added for even more impact.

Choice spots in the garden amongst real flowers look great with the addition of a few varieties and colors that need no additional care. Window boxes are another great place to add their liveliness. Any type can be chosen regardless of the natural climate. Those that are typically hard to care for are simple when purchased in imitation form.

Great mementos are also made when these realistic imitations are used. They create stunning arrangements for weddings and parties. Guests can take a centerpiece home as a keepsake that will look great forever. Boutonnieres and bouquets can be tucked away for years and be just as pretty when they are retrieved. Arrangements can also be separated to create a larger arrangement to remember the occasion.




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