Conquer Your Built-In Planter with Artificial Plants

There are many homes and apartments around the country that have built-in planters. These structural additions to a home can be a challenge because they are expensive to remove, yet require constant attention. One of our customers took a challenging built-in space and made it a focal point of his outdoor space. Best of all, the flowers in these concrete planters are filled with artificial plants that are incredibly low-maintenance.

Before Image of Planter

Sometimes, seeing a job well done is more inspiring than any project instructions could be. This before picture shows an empty space that is monochromatic. The clean lines, metal railings, and concrete materials are very modern but can also come across a bit cold and unwelcoming. By adding an assortment of artificial plants this homeowner took their deck from boring to welcoming.

After with Plants

If you are thinking about doing a treatment such as this in your own space, start by measuring the length and width of the planter you want to fill. You can then look at the dimension of the types of plants that you are drawn to. Purchase the number of plants that you will need in order to fill your vessel. Because artificial plants will always remain the same size, you can make the arrangement as full or as sparse as you would like.

Tip: If you choose artificial plants intended for outdoor use you will get better results. Outdoor silk plants have UV protection that keeps them from fading in the harsh sunlight and are built to stand up to the elements.