The phrase artificial tree most frequently conjures up the image of a pine tree. If there was one example to break the mold of this silk tree pattern, it would be the palm tree. These two tree types are extremely different, not only in local environment but also in appearance. There are hundreds and hundreds of different styles of palm trees; the same goes with silk palm trees. The most common silk palm tree is a tall, perfect replica of an outdoor palm tree, complete with coconuts if desired. Make sure you are aware of how wide the tree is before you settle on a certain tree. It wouldnt do to have your palm tree arrive and not have enough room for it! For beginners, I would recommend getting a small palm tree to spruce up the bedroom, office, or even the kitchen area.

Making Your Workplace A Little More Green

Does your workspace make you feel like you are stuck behind bars? Day in and day out, employees will come in and sit down in front of square walls and a computer monitor. It is hard to feel inspired in such a place. However, with a few simple steps, you can transform your environment into something much more welcoming and inspiring. Choose a place in your office to add a good-sized tree, such as a Japanese maple, to revitalize your work area. Many offices have put in silk trees because most of their conference rooms or offices do not have natural lighting available. After you have added a couple of trees or bushes, next add a fountain along the wall or in the reception area. It is surprising how much these little things can change the mood of your business and give your work area a more natural uplifting feeling to get you through the day!

Two Easy Ways to Preserve Your Flowers

Drying flowers after special occasions like weddings, graduations, or other fun events is a great way to preserve memories. Because flowers wilt within 2 to 3 weeks (and sometimes closer to 2 to 3 days), you will need to dry them once they are done being displayed. Two techniques for preserving flowers lead to two totally different looksbut neither is difficult to do. One way is to attach a string around your flowers and hang them upside down until they have dried completely. You will need to dry them in a place with little moisture and light to get the maximum beauty preserved within your flowers. Also, dried flowers are very fragile, so to prevent damage we recommend placing them in a case or shadowbox. Pressing flowers is another way to preserve them, though they will have a very different look from dried flowers. This method works best with very small, thin flowers or the individual flower petals of larger, shapelier flowers.

Decorating with Ferns

There are two distinct ways of decorating with greenery. Many people find their favorite plant, purchase it, and then rearrange the set up of the room in a way that flatters and provides space for the plant. The second method is to arrange the house they way you want it, and then look for the right sized plants to fill in the spaces. In any case, if you are looking to fill a small location with a good eye-catching plant, you should look at the enormous selection of ferns available. The ferns foliage is small and slim, and the fern often grows into the space it has available. You can find a great selection of ferns, both real and silk. Ferns are pretty resilient, and are fairly easy to care for and maintain. On the other hand, silk ferns offer the beauty of a fern with no need for maintenance. Be aware that when you choose a fern, you are not selecting a very colorful or eye-catching plant, though it still makes a lovely accent. Using a flower display in tandem with a few ferns can have a very attractive effect.