Houseplants have blown up in popularity over the past few years and it seems like every living room across the country now has at least one plant taking residence. If you’ve fallen in love with the pictures of living rooms on social media that are as full of plants as they are furniture, but don’t have a green thumb, you’re in the right place.  If you’ve been wary of trying artificial plants in your home, don’t be! Artificial plants aren’t the obviously-plastic plants of your youth. Nowadays, they’re barely distinguishable from the real thing unless you get really up-close and personal. Y ..read more

When you think about adding a hanging basket to your garden, business, or home, you likely imagine something in bloom, with dozens of flowers and beautiful trailing foliage. You probably don’t imagine a basket of plants that have either been dried to a crisp or melted away into a soggy mess less than three months after you put it up. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for us not-so-green fingered folk. When it comes to hanging baskets, there’s no hoping nature will take care of itself – they rely on you for water and to change up the plants in them (or at least their location) with each signifi ..read more

The kitchen has long been the heart of the home, full of life and warmth. Through the years our kitchens have trended away from small, practical spaces to larger, lighter, entertaining spaces that can feel a little cold and clinical if we don’t intentionally decorate it to feel homely.  Whether you’re working with a small kitchen in a city flat or a large modern, open plan kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows, artificial plants can transform your space from cold or dark to bright, lively, and a place you can’t wait to spend time. Best of all, this transformation can happen in just a few ..read more

Bamboo is a beautiful, fast-growing plant that’s as robust as it is popular. While we typically associate it with tranquil gardens or the huge bamboo forests in countries like Japan and South Korea, this plant is now becoming famous for its ability to provide an Eco-friendly material for a wide range of manufacturing applications, from furniture to clothes! The one downside to bamboo is… it grows ferociously. If you’ve ever been out for a walk somewhere and seen a small (or, likely, not so small) bush of bamboo, it has escaped from someone’s garden and trying to take over the world. If you wan ..read more

Have your eyes ever lingered on a beautiful orchid as you’re leaving the supermarket or walking through the houseplants section at a garden center? Perhaps you brought one home with you, only for it to lose its flowers, look sad for a few months, and ultimately die. Despite many reassurances that orchids are “low maintenance” and “easy to care for”, many of us just can’t keep them alive, happy, and flowering. The good news is you don’t have to choose between buying a new orchid every other week to keep this beautiful plant in your home or business and not having it at all. Artificial orchids a ..read more

Can buying outdoor artificial trees be as simple as jumping online for 10 minutes and buying the first ones you like? Sure, buuuttt you may end up with some regrets. Choosing the right artificial trees requires a little more forethought if you want long-lasting trees that look good day after day, year after year.  In this article, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know before investing in artificial trees for your outside space, whether that’s your driveway, back garden, or place of business.       7 Things to Consider Before Buying Outdoor Artificial Trees 1 ..read more

Spring is on the way and we’re starting to see the early signs of daffodils coming through, buds on the trees, and early lambs and calves in the fields. If you’re someone who loves to make the most of their garden as soon as it’s warm enough to get out there, now is the time to start making plans for what you’ll do when the last of the frost is over and warmer days are truly on the way. To raise your excitement for the new season and help you feel ready for its arrival, we’re going to share with you 15 expert gardening tips to inspire you and help you put your gardening to-do list together. &n ..read more

Bedrooms are typically one of the darkest rooms in the home, and so one not often synonymous with beautiful, lush foliage. But if you’re looking to improve the look of your bedroom, artificial plants are a fast way to transform your space into a relaxing haven. Artificial plants are perfect for dark bedrooms, people who would prefer to spend their time doing anything other than caring for temperamental plants, have pets or young children, allergies, and any bedroom that just needs a little something.  Using artificial plants in your bedroom isn’t limited to a small plant on your dresser ..read more

Looking after topiary trees and plants is particularly difficult. Without specialist pruning and care, there is always the danger that you could trim them too much or let them grow out so much it’s impossible to get back the shape you wanted them in. Fortunately, modern artificial topiary trees give you all the benefits of real topiary trees with none of the maintenance.  Artificial topiary trees are a beautiful addition to any home or business, inside or out. They add an element of class and elegance that other plants simply don’t offer. So, you’re sure artificial topiary trees are the r ..read more

We’d all like to say we don’t judge a book by its cover, but the truth is, we do! First impressions count, and that means that your home’s curbside appeal matters, as does that first step through the front door into your entryway. Even if you don’t welcome in visitors all that often, a beautiful home will lighten your spirits as you come and go. Fortunately, you don’t need to have a huge budget to give your home a makeover, inside or out. Simply read on for a ton of simple and easy ways (as well as a few ideas that require a little more effort but for a lot of payoff) to make over your doorway ..read more