Picture credit : Kirsten Diane in collaboration with Décors Véronneau
Do you have trouble keeping your flowers and plants green, colorful and blooming all summer long? You are not alone! Sometimes, lack of sunlight, fertilizer or watering can make damage to your outdoor flowers. The solution? UV-treated outdoor faux flowers. See why they will become essential this season and save you precious time.
Choose quality artificial flowers, before anything else!
Although the use of outdoor synthetic flowers in the garden may seem like a good idea for better peace of mind, be very careful when choosing them. Indeed, you should choose quality flowers with anti-UV treatment, which is not systematically the case of all the products available in department stores, although the price is very attractive. Why is this so important? To ensure that they will not discolor at the end of the season.
Did you know ? Sometimes it's better to invest a few extra dollars in a product that really lasts over time, rather than a low-end product that you'll have to get rid of once summer is over, because it will have lost its original color.
Where to buy quality outdoor artificial flowers ?
At Décors Véronneau ! Specialized in artificial flowers and plants for more than 30 years, Décors Véronneau offers two solutions: the possibility of making your own planters with your existing pots or the turnkey solution, premade outdoor floral arrangements!
Solution 1: Make your own planter
For the artist inside of you, this solution is perfect ! If you like to change flowers according to your desires or if you are creative, you can make your own personalized planter. Choose from over a hundred choices of planter flowers, foliage and outdoor flower pots. For a detailed tutorial, check out our article on how to make your own outdoor floral arrangement.
Solution 2: Choose a premade arrangement
In store and online you will find many artificial flower planters made with care by experienced florists and guaranteed 1 year against fading, take a look at the collection ranging from balcony planters to outdoor hanging arrangements.
How to make your outdoor silk flowers more natural?
Buying quality flowers will already give you a head start! After that, it’s all about how you place and pair them. Don’t be afraid to combine flowers with outdoor artificial greenery to make them look more real. Plus, they’ll be maintenance-free, so you can forget about them during your vacation like nothing happened!
Take care to open each leaf, mimicking their natural curve, then adjust the branches to different heights for a realistic effect. Finally, fill your flowerpot with rockery, mulch or soil.
Get the look :
Why choose artificial flowers outside?
- Good choice for hard-to-reach places (window boxes and hanging baskets)
- No maintenance, no watering
- Always full of color and flowers (even at the beginning of the season)
- Does not attract insects
- Resistant to frost and UV rays
- Possibility of having exotic flower varieties
- Peace of mind (go on vacation without worrying about it!)
- Possibility to enjoy it longer
Looking for the best place to get realistic flowers ?
To find the choices available for you, visit Décors Véronneau's website.
