Are you starting your spring cleaning? Here are a few tips to freshen up your stored outdoor planters. This short guide will help you give them a glow for the summer season! From applying UV protection to opening flowers, we share our top tips for freshening up your outdoor flower arrangements and hanging planters.
Dusting and protecting
Before starting any transformation, inspect your planters carefully. Remove any dirt, or dust accumulated over the winter. You can clean them with warm soapy water and a soft brush to remove stains. Another important step in spring cleaning is to apply a UV protection to prevent discoloration of your flowers and artificial plants.
Although our collection of outdoor plants is already treated against the sun’s rays, we recommend to reapply a layer of protection at the beginning of each season. This will prolong the color of your planters much longer!
Replace faded outdoor flowers
If you’ve had an artificial planter for several years now and would like to refresh it or get a different color, some flowers can be replaced. Simply remove the stems and replace them with new ones! The same applies to the greenery used: it’s always possible to remove or even add some.
These outdoor flower arrangements are identical, only the flowers have been changed to show you the options available to you. Remember also to renew the mulch used in the pot, if necessary!
Open the stems of your planters
To give your artificial outdoor arrangements a realistic look, it’s essential to open their flowers and leaves. After being stored all winter long, your arrangements may need a little love to regain their initial beauty!
The good news is that if you bend the leaves and spread out the stems, your arrangement will look completely different and appear fuller. We promise, it’s a well spent 5 minutes!
Decorating tip
Transform your hanging planters into floor ones
Have you moved house and no longer have space to hang your planters? Or simply looking for a change? Transform your hanging flower baskets by simply placing them in pretty planters. All you have to do is remove the chain and you’re done! No fuss, no muss!
Find all your essentials at Décors Véronneau
If you’re looking for an artificial outdoor arrangement, Décors Véronneau has many models available online and in-store. Did you know? Every year, more than 2,000 planters are handmade here at our workshop. They are designed and made by our experienced florists in our store. Everything you need to create them is also available!
Finally, don’t forget to maintain your planters regularly throughout the season. Remove dead leaves and spray on a UV resistant protector! By following these simple tips, you can easily refresh your artificial planters at the beginning of the season and enjoy a welcoming outdoor space all summer long.
