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[A703]Artificial Plants & Trees

by Robert Thomson, Rob

What can be done with artificial plants is just a matter of seeing it for yourself. Who knew that manipulating plastic could even turn out to look that beautiful? If you are the type who's against the destruction of the Rain Forest, who said that you should not have any green in your home? Artificial plants are odorless and the only thing they do catch is dust. Taking a damp cloth, or even having the kids spend on morning on a Saturday cleaning them, will bring back the color of the plants.

Artificial plants can resemble actual flowers and it will take a second ? maybe even a third ? glance to realize that they are not real. A few of the plants are available with artificial water, which adds to the look-a-like effect, and be beautiful centerpieces on the coffee table, on the mantelpiece or even on the bedside pedestal. There is nothing wrong with having plastic in your house, and if you are against it, you just have a look at a few of the artificial plants and decide for yourself. You will not be blamed if you are taken to the artificial plant section and can't tell the difference between real and plastic.

The two are very close ? maybe so close that there is no fault. To tell the difference all you have to do is put your nose near each of them and smell the difference. When owning artificial plants in your home and would like to give it a fresh smell, try adding a few drops of potpourri oils on the brim of the vase. That should convince the visitors that your beautiful flowers are making the room smell so nice. Share your secret with them and tell them and then see the looks on their faces when they stand there in disbelief.

People love artifical plants for many reasons as you can see. Since they aren't as delicate as real plants, they can also be easily found and purchased online. Find any artificial plants you like online and take measurements to make sure they'll be a perfect fit for your home.

If you are planning to beautify your home or offices usingplants, then artificial plants are the best choice, they require lowmaintenance and have largely improved in design over the past decades.

Today's artificial plants, trees and flowers are veryrealistic looking and even have ?real-touch? feel and ?imperfections?. Thereare now a large amount of artificial plant designs available, that 20 years agowould have been impossible to manufacture, such as - ?real-touch? orchids,ivies and hanging plants, kurrajongs palms, bonsais, Yucca trees and much more.In recent years, due to advance technology in the manufacturing process, thequality and colour of artificial flora has become an innovative and creativeprocess. Always evolving and technically challenging, as designers come up withmore complex ideas to replicate the natural stunning beauty of flowers andplants.

If you are looking for artificial plants, you might want toconsider the following:

1. Artificial foliages are made from a wide arrayof textile fabrics, the most common being polyester because of the lower cost.Chiefly though, polyester fiber has a greater life span and reacts positivelyto the fabric dye used for leaf colour. It is well suited for the heat processapplied in the molding of leaf shape as well as the glues and wires used tostabilize and hold the shape. The polyester foliage can also be latex coated,which enhances the ?real-touch? effect.

2. Real trunks/branches:

Artificial trees partly constructed from organic materials(such as real tree trunks, branches and bark) have artificial leaf stemsinserted into the wood. They are usually not recommended for outdoor use.Climatic elements as well as other outdoor factors easily affect them (they areorganic after all!). Even indoors, attention needs to be paid as humidity cancause mould if left unattended. Real trunks and branches are mostly inflexible- you cannot bend or adjust to shape.

3. Synthetic trunks/branches

Most artificial tree trunks and branches are constructedfrom PU and/or PVC which allow them much more flexibility and long termdurability. PU trunks may use PVC tubing inside to hold the shape and forstability, or steel wiring so they can be easily bended. Branches have steelwiring inside which also makes them easy to bend and shape. PU and PVC trunksare becoming the more popular choice because of the authentic look and feel andoverall lower maintenance. These materials are also recommended for outdoor useas they are not easily damaged or subject to inclement weather.

Finally, whether your artificials are inside or outside, be sure to dustthe leaves once a month, and/or use a Silk Floral Spray cleaner. The polymersused in modern artificials will lose moisture over a period of years, and theconditioners in Silk Floral Spray cleaners will help keep the leaves supple.There are several on the market. They are inexpensive and will help keep yourlovely silks in top condition.

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