Have you considered using artificial plants for outdoors? You can create an oasis in your backyard when you choose to adorn your outdoor living space with artificial plants.
Traditionally we don’t equate using artificial outdoor plants outdoors generally they have been part of indoor arrangements.
However, with all of the research and development that has been dedicated to creating an elegant and durable product, turning your patio to a mini lounge with artificial plants is now an excellent option that you really should consider for a range of reasons.
If your outdoor patio is in desperate need of a facelift to convert it into a green space that you and your family can enjoy, find out why artificial plants may just be your best option.
Plan A Theme For Your Decorations
Once you have made a decision on building an artificial garden, take a moment to plan what you would like it to look like and what artificial plants for outdoors you would like to use. By planning ahead to decide the artificial greenery that best suits you, the end result will be an outdoor space that you can use to relax and read a book or entertain family and friends.
So, what theme would best suit you? What types of artificial plants and trees would you like to add to your patio to support your chosen theme?
Maybe a tropical theme with palms will brighten up your outdoor space, or the stylishness of carefully placed bamboo will extend the elegance of your home outside. Or perhaps artificial flowering shrubs that will bloom every day of the year will put a smile on your face when you stop and take a breather after a hard eight hours at work.
Use Different Sizes Of Plants And Containers
A great way of creating depth with your artificial potted plants is to use different sizes. You could start with large artificial plants in pots like a pink flowering artificial wisteria that stands at 180cm, or an artificial magnolia.
For the next level maybe a chic single ball faux topiary tree at 150cm, or a leafy split philodendron (split leaf), or perhaps a colourful faux red flowering multi cane artificial dracaena to brighten up a drab area.
To brighten up an area even further you can choose small potted artificial plants like:
· Bird of paradise plant
· White and orange peace lily
· Artificial lavender
Artificial hanging plants add an extra dimension to your outdoor space. You could choose a hanging geranium bush, or a hanging bougainvillea plant, or even some well placed ivy that adds greenery to just the right spots.
Put Some Privacy into your space
Large artificial outdoor plants are not just useful for their looks. Even though tall artificial outdoor plants look great in any backyard, they are also perfect to create an instant privacy screen.
Do you live in an apartment that is exposed to your neighbours and you want some privacy to sit and relax? Add some tall artificial outdoor plants to your balcony so that you can now enjoy it away from prying eyes.
The great thing about using large artificial outdoor plants for privacy is that it is instantaneous. You don’t have to have the right soil, or the correct amount of light and you definitely don’t have to wait for them to grow. Simply make the decision, choose the plant that you want to use and install it.
You Can Mix Real Plants With Artificial Ones
Another option is to mix real plants with realistic artificial outdoor plants. Real looking artificial plants blend well with their organic counterparts and most people they are so lifelike that it’s virtually impossible to tell the difference.
Real plants can augment your artificial choices and supplement areas where you cannot source your plant of choice. When you combine them together, you reap the benefits of both and elevate the aesthetic.
Choose artificial plants that are UV protected and that will not fade to ensure that they always look their best along with the real plants.
Decorate Your Perimeter
Add artificial plants for outdoor planters around the perimeter of your space. Strategically placed planters with faux plants are ideal for any size space but smaller ones in particular. For instance, on an apartment balcony where you want to have the colour or greenery of plants but without the maintenance.
They can also add colour around the perimeter of your patio. There is no maintenance to keep them looking their best and they will never droop and die like real plants if you forget to water them or they get some type of disease.
Final Thoughts
Artificial plants are the ideal choice for turning your patio into an area where you and your family can spend much needed relaxation time. Make the most of your outdoor space by making it inviting to spend time in.
By using artificial plants, you create a place that is green and colourful without the drawbacks of maintenance, especially important when you have a busy life, and you want to spend any downtime relaxing rather than on chores.
Artificial plants look amazing these days and are no longer the plastic looking monstrosities that they used to be. Faux plants look as real as organic plants and with the ease of installation, little to no maintenance and their longevity, they are perfect to adorn any outdoor space.
