Artificial hanging baskets are a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden, but one common challenge is ensuring they stay stable, especially in windy conditions. Without the natural weight of soil and water, artificial baskets can be lighter and more prone to movement. [Read more…]
How to incorporate artificial flowers into your garden design
Gardens are beautiful, serene spaces that bring us closer to nature. However, gardening can be a time-consuming and expensive hobby, requiring regular upkeep to keep plants healthy and blooming. If you love the look of flowers but don’t have the time or resources for constant maintenance, artificial flowers offer a fantastic alternative. They provide the beauty of real blooms without the hassle of watering, pruning, or worrying about seasonal changes. [Read more…]
Artificial flower walls: inspiration for your garden
Artificial flower walls are an easy way to add colour and cheer to dull spots in your garden. Whether you’re a time-tested green-fingered gardener, a complete novice or simply a busy parent with no time for watering and weeding, you’ll find inspiration in this gallery for using artificial flowers and trellis to create the perfect flower wall display. [Read more…]
Brighten up your garden with an artificial hanging basket this Spring
After a dreary wet winter and a tough year for many of us, the sun is finally starting to shine both literally and metaphorically – sending many of us out into our gardens. [Read more…]
7 reasons to choose an artificial hedge
You might be wondering why on earth someone would want to use an artificial hedge in the garden when the real deal is actually a little cheaper to buy (just). Here are a host of reasons why we think artificial hedging makes perfect sense in the modern garden. [Read more…]
8 reasons to choose artificial flowers for your wedding
Flowers can form quite a substantial part of a bride’s budget for her wedding – £714 on average (according to 2017 figures) which is somewhat ironic considering they die off within a week or so. Artificial wedding flowers were once a tacky alternative to real beautiful wedding blooms but with the incredible realism of today’s artificial flowers, they are a viable alternative that every bride needs to consider. Here are 8 reasons why artificial flowers make sense at a wedding: [Read more…]
From fire pits to snuggly blankets: enjoy your garden in the cold
The UK is certainly not renowned for its sunny weather, averaging just 1,493 hours of sunshine a year compared to 2,839 in Toulon or 2,864 in Alicante. Consequently, us Brits get to enjoy a lot less of the garden than some of our European neighbours, succumbing to days on end of cloudy gloom, biting cold or miserable drizzle. [Read more…]
4 facts you probably didn’t know about artificial plants and flowers
You might have your own view about artificial plants and flowers – for example, that they’re a compromise on real flowers, or a little tacky. But artificial flowers have come on such a long way over the past few years and they are now very different from the gaudy offerings you might have found in a bargain bin at B & M. Here are 4 surprising facts that you might not know about artificial plants and flowers. [Read more…]
7 alternative ways to use artificial flowers around the home
Artificial flowers look beautiful in vases and planters, but have you thought about these alternative uses? There are so many ways artificial blooms can be used, giving you year-round choice and versatility without any maintenance. Check out these simple effective ideas for around the home: [Read more…]
14 gorgeous artificial flower headboards
One of the very best benefits of artificial flowers is that they allow you to get really creative, without having to worry that your creation will wilt and die within 24 hours. You can use them all around the home to add colour and interest, high and low. On this page we’re showcasing some of our favourite artificial flower headboards to inspire you. More than just your traditional artificial flower garlands looped across the top of the bed, these are truly artistic creative projects that add a unique and universally appealing floral display to the bedroom. [Read more…]
