Articles for tag: Artificial Plants, Floral Design, Silk Plants

10 Tips and Tricks of Professional Florists and Floral Designers

Designing your own arrangements can be very rewarding but a few tips and tricks learned from years of experience (and learning from, er, mistakes) can help you have an even more enjoyable do it yourself experience. Silk Flowers/Permanent Botanicals Are you designing outdoor arrangements? Avoid paper, latex, and dried flowers – moisture and sunlight can ...

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Wallpaper Trough Deck Planters

If you’ve ever hung wallpaper, or seen it being hung, you’re probably familiar with the long, plastic trough used to dip the wallpaper. Pre-pasted wallpaper must be dampened before hanging and the trough makes it easy to do just that. Roll the wallpaper through the trough to get it wet, then position it on the ...

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How to Breed Argentine Horned Frogs

Argentine horned frogs, sometimes called Pacman frogs, are native to South America. Many Americans now like to keep them, though. You can breed and raise Argentine horned frogs in your home to sell to pet shops or individuals. Keep in mind the fact that Argentine horned frogs will eat, or attempt to eat, just about ...

Silk Flowers & Silk Plants Care and Cleaning Tips

Silk plants and silk flowers are becoming increasing popular as items of interior decoration. Many people, particularly those who are very busy, prefer them over natural houseplants because they don’t need regular watering, fertilizing or pruning. They will neither wilt nor fade. Here we will consider silk flowers and silk trees along with other types ...

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Cleaning Artificial Plants

When artificial plants or plants need cleaning “paper or plastic?” is a question you may need to ask, but “silk or plastic?” is really most often the appropriate question. Other considerations are the way a plant is constructed (some artificial plants are a matter of wire with silk leaves, others are a more hardy plastic-coated ...

How to Clean Artificial Plants and Flowers

Flowers really brighten up a room and add beauty to home décor. Fresh flowers smell so sweet, but too quickly they die off. For those individuals who prefer longer lasting floral accents, artificial flowers are the way to go. Whether you have purchased silk flower arrangements, or make your own, it is likely that you ...

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Decorating Tips for Your Florida Villa

If you’ve recently purchased a Florida villa as a second home or vacation rental property, you’ll need to decorate with comfort, style, and sustainability in mind. Decorating a Florida villa is different from a standard home or apartment because of the expansive space and special amenities you need to accommodate for. You’ll need to choose ...