There’s no doubt fake plants have gotten an undeserved bad rap, whether it be through the gaudy flowers in the vase of a great-aunt or the cheap displays in a questionable restaurant. Unlike these $2 shop monstrosities, high quality fake plants have a lot to offer the discerning homeowner. Those looking to find fuss-free alternatives to needy real plants will find artificial options that are almost identical in appearance to their real brethren, but without the hefty maintenance and time costs attached. Better yet, artificial plants are available as a very wide variety of plant-types to complement the tastes of those looking for the perfect forever plant. There are quite a few other advantages, though – make sure to read on to learn a few more.

A beautiful aesthetic touch that never changes

The most obvious strength landscapers find in artificial outdoor plants is the consistency of their looks. This is a boon in a few ways: not only does it mean that you won’t have to constantly prune and attend to the plant, but those without green thumbs (and there are many of them out there) won’t have to suffer the unfortunate fate of having their prized plant die due to inattention – or worse yet, too much attention. Instead, artificial plants afford their owners the option to enjoy their aesthetic appeal while never having to work to maintain it. Not only does this save owners financially in the long run – the costs of specialty fertilisers, gardening equipment and replacement plants can certainly add up – but the need to not maintain the plant means hours are saved every weekend. Just think – if you miss out on pruning a big garden for a couple weeks due to a busy schedule, either your maintenance load is going to substantially increase, or your plants will die altogether. There’s no easy way out!

Fake plants are very pet-friendly

Another great advantage worth considering is that curious pets are far less inclined to mangle a fake plant than a real one. Another important detail to consider when shopping around for fake plants is the materials used to construct the plant – higher quality plants will be made of non-toxic plastics, unlike some of the cheaper varieties found at discount stores. These are musts for pet owners! As well as being less motivated to take a bite out of your new prized ferns, playful pets that knock over artificial plants won’t cause the mess that would typically would occur with real plants, so you won’t have to clean up spilt dirt and water and repot your fake plant! Pet owners might also be familiar with their pets going to the toilet around their plants, causing an unnecessary stink. With artificial plants being waterproof, a simple hose down will ensure that your plants remain odour free and looking still looking just as good as they ever were.

Make your garden look great without maintenance

There are evident a host of advantages to introducing artificial plants to your backyard, including significant financial and time savings and a wholly pet-friendly atmosphere. With these strengths in mind, you now get to start the most exciting bit – finding the perfect plants for your space! This will obviously be related to your tastes, so shop around and look out for some plants that you believe will represent you the best.