Green Without the Grief: Enhance Your Outdoor Spaces with Artificial Plants

Mar 5th 2024

When it comes to decorating your outdoor space, plants are a must. Plants add color, texture and life to an outdoor space, but maintaining them can be time-consuming and costly.

That's where artificial plants come in. Today’s artificial plants are more durable and lifelike, making them an attractive and time-saving addition to your outdoor space.

Let's look at some of the best faux plants for outdoors and what you should know about their care and maintenance.

Why Choose Artificial Plants for Outdoors?

One of the best reasons to use artificial plants in your outdoor space is that they require very little maintenance. They don’t need watering, pruning or fertilizing. This makes faux plants perfect for those who have busy schedules or are not blessed with a green thumb.

Furthermore, you can more or less enjoy your outdoor artificial plants whatever the weather. A faux plant won't wither in extreme heat and you don't have to worry about whether it's a "sun" plant or "shade" plant.

Lastly, artificial plants are a one-time investment. Unlike real plants that need to be replaced regularly, artificial plants can last for several years with proper care. Plus, a faux plant never outgrows its pot!

cluster of succulent plants in various shades of green and purple

Best Artificial Plants for Outdoors

When choosing an artificial plant for your porch or patio, consider the type of foliage that will best suit your space. Some familiar options include:

Boxwood

Boxwood is a popular choice for artificial outdoor plants. Boxwoods have a classic, elegant look and can be used to create hedges, topiaries, or sculptural stand-alone plants.

Ferns

Lush ferns are a great way to add a touch of greenery to your outdoor space. Versatile artificial ferns can be used in hanging baskets, planters or as ground cover. Faux ferns also are a great choice for shady areas where real plants may struggle to thrive.

Succulents

Succulents are a trendy option for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Their popularity stems from their versatility, as faux succulents come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Fake succulents also are low maintenance and can add a touch of modernity to your outdoor decor.

How to Care for Artificial Plants Outdoors

Artificial plants don't need much maintenance, but there are a few things you can do to make sure they look their best in your outdoor space.

First, clean them regularly to remove any dust or debris. You usually can clean faux outdoor greenery with a damp cloth.

In addition, if you place your artificial plants in a sunny spot, consider spraying them with UV-resistant spray to prevent fading.

Most artificial plants that are rated for indoor-outdoor use will do well on a protected patio or porch. However, be aware of changing weather conditions. Shelter your artificial outdoor plants from extreme sunlight, wind, heat or cold to prevent damage and keep them looking their best.

By integrating artificial plants into your outdoor space, you can add beauty and greenery without the hassle of maintenance.

Even better, you're not limited by climate or style. You can use artificial greenery in your outdoor space that normally might be hard to grow in your area. That means you can turn your desert patio into a tropical oasis or enjoy plants earlier and later into the typical growing season.

In short, faux plants let you design rich, green exterior areas with little investment of time, effort and maintenance.

Explore all the beautiful possibilities of artificial plants – including our high-quality Real Touch™ botanicals, some of the most realistic-looking faux greenery you’ll find!

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