Transforming your garden doesn’t have to take weeks of hard work. With artificial plants, trees, and other simple design ideas, you can completely refresh your outdoor space in just one day. Whether you’re looking to improve your lawn, add some greenery with hedges, or frame your entrance with stylish hanging baskets, artificial plants offer a low-maintenance, durable solution. In this guide, we’ll show you how to achieve a stunning garden transformation that will enhance your home’s curb appeal.
Artificial Hedges for Privacy and Style
Hedges are a great way to define the boundaries of your garden or create natural-looking barriers between different zones. However, real hedges require regular trimming and care to maintain their shape. Artificial hedges provide the same stylish and structured look without the need for ongoing maintenance.
•Instant Privacy: Artificial hedges can be used to create privacy in areas like patios or along fences, providing a natural-looking screen that remains dense and full.
•Versatile and Customizable: Whether you want to line a walkway, create a garden border, or add structure to your yard, artificial hedges can be easily shaped and arranged to fit your design.
•Year-Round Greenery: Unlike real hedges that may lose their leaves or become sparse in colder months, artificial hedges stay lush and green throughout the year.
Adding the finishing touches to frame an area of your garden, balcony or patio can look fantastic and add an element of privacy blocking out the view of any prying eyes or indeed unsightly buildings, sheds and bin areas. Not only does artificial hedging look great but also is fantastic for adding a little extra shelter to your garden and acts as a partial sound barrier blocking out peripheral noise. Artificial hedges are available in different styles, shapes and sizes and the important thing is they are custom built to suit your garden. Check out the bespoke hedges at Evergreen direct and give them a call to discuss your options and get the cheapest possible quote. Evergreen Direct have a price promise that they will always be the cheapest supplier of artificial hedge in the UK so it is certainly the best place to start on your heading hunt!
Hanging Baskets: Add a Splash of Color
Hanging baskets are a quick and easy way to bring color and life to your garden. With artificial plants, you can enjoy vibrant, blooming baskets all year round, without worrying about watering or deadheading.
•Artificial Flowers for Every Season: Artificial hanging baskets can be customized with a variety of flowers, from lavender to petunias, ensuring your garden looks bright and cheerful no matter the season.
•Low Maintenance: No need to worry about watering or ensuring they get enough sunlight—artificial hanging baskets always look their best.
•Placement Ideas: Hang artificial baskets from pergolas, porches, or garden hooks to create height and depth in your garden design.
Hanging baskets can be perfect for this. People very often think that hanging baskets are only for the summertime but investing in some artificial hanging baskets that are filled with luscious ivy and pansy plants that would not look out of place in the duller months can be the perfect solution. Not only are artificial hanging baskets completely maintenance free but also continue looking their best whatever! At Evergreen all the hanging baskets made are hand-built which allows you to mix and match the plants they are planted with so you get the perfect hanging basket to suit your taste and style of home. View Evergreen’s artificial hanging baskets here
Frame Your Entrance with Artificial Trees and Plants
The entrance to your home or garden is the first thing people notice, so why not make it a focal point? Framing your doorway or garden entrance with artificial plants and trees adds an elegant touch and creates a welcoming vibe.
•Potted Artificial Trees: Use tall, stately artificial trees such as topiary trees or boxwood spirals in planters to frame the entrance to your garden or home. These trees add symmetry and balance to your outdoor space.
•Floral Arrangements for Doorways: Enhance the look of your front door with artificial floral arrangements in stylish pots or planters. Popular choices include roses or hydrangeas, which add color and texture to your entrance.
•Outdoor Planters: Large planters with artificial greenery such as ferns or palms can create a sense of grandeur at the entrance of your home or garden.
Framing the entrance to your front can make your home look a lot grander, often preventing your home from looking too one dimensional. When looking for the perfect tree or plant to frame an entrance a good place to start is with topiary trees and plants. These are great because they are neat and tidy and usually sculptured to a slender shape which avoids any braches growing and getting in the way of your door! When opting for an artificial product make sure the foliage of the tree or plant is UV stable, this prevents your tree discolouring or fading outdoors. View range of topiary here
Design Tips for a One-Day Garden Transformation
Incorporating artificial plants into your garden makeover is simple and effective. Here are a few design tips to help you transform your garden in one day:
•Create Layers: Combine different types of artificial plants, from small flowers to large trees, to create depth and visual interest in your garden.
•Mix Greenery with Color: Use a combination of artificial greenery such as hedges or trees, along with colorful artificial flowers, to create a balanced and vibrant garden space.
•Add Lighting for Impact: Consider adding solar lights or LED garden lighting to highlight your artificial plants and trees at night, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
These simple design ideas can help you achieve a stylish and polished garden in just one day, giving your outdoor space the perfect blend of practicality and aesthetics.
