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How to dry out an artificial hanging basket after heavy rain

Artificial hanging baskets are a wonderful way to enjoy colourful, full displays all year round without the constant watering, feeding and deadheading that real flowers demand. They look lovely framing a front door, brightening a porch or adding height to a patio. But even though faux flowers don’t need rain, the British weather has a … Read more

What UV-resistant really means for outdoor artificial flowers

If you have ever browsed outdoor artificial flowers, you will have noticed words like “UV-resistant”, “UV-protected”, “weatherproof” and “outdoor-safe” scattered across product listings. They sound reassuring, but they do not all mean the same thing. Worse, some are used loosely enough that two very different products can carry almost identical labels. If you are buying … Read more

How to incorporate artificial flowers into your garden design

Gardens are beautiful, serene spaces that bring us closer to nature. However, gardening can be a time-consuming and expensive hobby, requiring regular upkeep to keep plants healthy and blooming. If you love the look of flowers but don’t have the time or resources for constant maintenance, artificial flowers offer a fantastic alternative. They provide the beauty of real blooms without the hassle of watering, pruning, or worrying about seasonal changes.

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Artificial flower walls: inspiration for your garden

Artificial flower walls are an easy way to add colour and cheer to dull spots in your garden. Whether you’re a time-tested green-fingered gardener, a complete novice or simply a busy parent with no time for watering and weeding, you’ll find inspiration in this gallery for using artificial flowers and trellis to create the perfect flower wall display.

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8 reasons to choose artificial flowers for your wedding

Flowers can form quite a substantial part of a bride’s budget for her wedding – £714 on average (according to 2017 figures) which is somewhat ironic considering they die off within a week or so. Artificial wedding flowers were once a tacky alternative to real beautiful wedding blooms but with the incredible realism of today’s artificial flowers, they are a viable alternative that every bride needs to consider. Here are 8 reasons why artificial flowers make sense at a wedding:

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From fire pits to snuggly blankets: enjoy your garden in the cold

The UK is certainly not renowned for its sunny weather, averaging just 1,493 hours of sunshine a year compared to 2,839 in Toulon or 2,864 in Alicante. Consequently, us Brits get to enjoy a lot less of the garden than some of our European neighbours, succumbing to days on end of cloudy gloom, biting cold or miserable drizzle.

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4 facts you probably didn’t know about artificial plants and flowers

You might have your own view about artificial plants and flowers – for example, that they’re a compromise on real flowers, or a little tacky. But artificial flowers have come on such a long way over the past few years and they are now very different from the gaudy offerings you might have found in a bargain bin at B & M. Here are 4 surprising facts that you might not know about artificial plants and flowers.

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