Incorporating Artificial Plants into Landscaping: A How To Guide
, by Alicia Woods, 5 min reading time
We chatted with our landscape gardening clients to help us prepare a how-to guide on how to incorporate artificial plants into gardens. As trends in gardening have changed over the years there is one trend that is rising in popularity and that is little (almost zero) maintenance plants!
We chatted with our landscape gardening clients to help us prepare a how-to guide on how to incorporate artificial plants into gardens. As trends in gardening have changed over the years there is one trend that is rising in popularity and that is little (almost zero) maintenance plants!
When it comes to incorporating artificial plants into landscaping in outdoor areas the most immediate advantage present is that they are low maintenance! They don’t need watering, pruning, or any specific soil conditions and climates. They won’t be troubled by pests or diseases that can sometimes decimate real plants.
Artificial plants can require almost no maintenance at all, however, to keep them looking great a little low-maintenance love and care can keep your plants looking great and lasting longer. Read on for our tips.
UV-treated artificial plants for outdoor fake gardens.
The first step to ensuring your artificial plants and green walls remain looking great in your outdoor areas is to ensure the use of UV treated artificial plants and green walls in your artificial plant garden. This will help ensure those sometimes harsh Aussie rays don’t fade your fake plants!
Before and after, transforming a Colorbond fence into a green wall.
For those eager to incorporate these elements into their own green spaces we have some great tips from the experts on how to incorporate these UV-treated artificial plants and luxury green wall tiles into your landscaping designs.
Hesitation around the idea of artificial plants is high, as low-quality products can look obviously fake or cheap. However, the HGDCO range is modern, high quality and life-like. Manufactured with UV treatment these plants and green wall hedge tiles can withstand changing weather conditions and do not fade or discolour under our sometimes harsh Australian sun making them perfect for most outdoor areas.
How to style your UV-treated artificial plant garden for best results.
When incorporating artificial plants into your landscape, our designers have some great tips to get your garden looking great with minimal fuss! Keep these in mind when designing your outdoor artificial plant garden.
Mix and match: Creating a garden that incorporates real plants mixed in with artificial plants can give a dynamic result! Pairing your easy-to-maintain locally thriving plants mixed with the artificial versions of a plant you love, but just will not thrive in your climate will give you the best of both worlds.
Size and scale: As with indoor plant styling, considering the size and scale of your artificial plants is beneficial for the best results. Varying heights with larger and taller varieties to the back and centre of your area can give a pleasing look.
Colour variations: Using different varieties of greens and various coloured flowers can take your designs to another level. Artificial plants come in a huge range of flowers and leafy green plants that you can use to create a striking look. Coordinate flower colours with other elements from your home and garden to create a cohesive look.
Small spaces can make great use of green walls to style their outdoor artificial garden.
Green walls can be a stylish, lush and cost-effective way to add greenery to any outdoor space. By placing artificial greenery in the form of a trellis or hedge tile onto a vertical structure you can instantly lift the look of an area. It’s a great way to maximize your space and even update a tired or unsightly wall quickly, easily and effectively.
The benefits of an artificial green wall extend beyond just aesthetics. In addition to adding a vibrant feature to your garden, a green wall can provide privacy and also reduce noise from outside your home. Just as artificial plants are durable and low maintenance, so are green walls.
Artificial green walls are also quite simple to install. Here is how to incorporate a green wall into your home.
- Choose a vertical surface in your garden that gets a good amount of visibility. This can be a space that is enjoyed from the outside, or a wall or fence that could use a little updating to improve your view from inside your home. Creativity is unlimited with UV-treated green wall tiles.
- Decide on the type of artificial plants you want to include on your green wall. This is where you can really get creative, mixing and matching different textures and colours for a truly unique look. Artificial hedge tiles and trellis are available in so many varieties you can choose an overall similar look by using the same plant variety, or create a patchwork effect to make the design truly your own.
- Attach your artificial green wall to your chosen surface following the easy how-to guide HERE. You can do this yourself or hire a professional to ensure it's installed securely and with very little effort from yourself.
Artificial plants and green walls offer many benefits.
They are visually appealing, cost-effective, and low maintenance. They can enhance outdoor spaces quickly and effectively with outstanding results. With a light dusting or hosing every now and then, they will stand the test of time and maintain their appearance in all weather conditions.
Updating your garden with a fresh, modern touch can be simple - consider embracing the world of artificial greenery. View the entire range of HGDCO UV suitable range HERE.