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How to use Artificial Plants & Large Artificial Trees to Transform Businesses

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How to use Artificial Plants & Large Artificial Trees to Transform Businesses

Sunday 20th January 2013Outrageous! Innovative! Stimulating!�I hope so�

Outrageous! Innovative! Stimulating!“I hope so”

Here’s how to release the passionate desire within, naturally.

Looking for something to spice up the home decor´ to create that Wow! factor, perhaps outrageous, innovative and stimulating, providing colour or texture, individuality and reflect your personality, preferences and taste?

Household decorative accessories! often clustered under a fashionable design umbrella with an “all the rage” contemporary tag. Its all out there, colour, size, style, texture, modern or traditional etc. and the depth in choice is infinite. Another example of how something simple can be complicated by adults to imply the perception of exaggerated importance and inflated prestige all to justify the price tag.

So, where does one go to discover innovative, thought provoking and exciting decorative home accessories? “Can’t see the wood for all the trees?” Well then let me take you by the hand and swiftly navigate you through the present array of vastly diverse and totally inappropriate items which you would never consider having anywhere in or around your home - and onto the distinguished collection of products which plantART can offer.

Our home is not only a place to live, relax and enjoy but also, our castle, to escape and surround oneself with the things which are meaningfully close to us and have a purpose albeit sentimental, exciting or meditative thus the reason for choosing them. May be a place where one can “escape” and dream ones dreams - set the scene.

We usually associate emotional events with music, so as with music these choices are unique to us and our families, things we choose individually or together to seal a bonding.

Certain tunes set off emotional triggers and take our memories back to past enjoyable times in our lives.

We quite often remember memorable past events and associate them with things that are stimulated by our key senses the main ones being sight, sound and smell. Music covers sound. Decorative items we see about the home, are probably the most memorable because they are always present, whereas music needs to be activated. So a wonderful catalyst, stimulating things we choose to have close to us in our homes which are there to either share, just be comfortable with, or take precious moments to be alone with.

Albeit, perhaps outrageous many items and pieces of decor´, possibly art? can allow us to emotional drift away momentarily into our own special comfort zone soul searching or allowing one to become immersed.

Lets not forget many of us do not benefit from the privilege of living in tranquil, romantically angelic settings, therefor our personal environments as we insculpt them can be simply beautiful. So, to supplement this, we do this by adding artificial stimulants, something mankind has perfected through evolution.

plantART have put together a compelling number of items, which have been created over recent years, although mainly commissioned for the commercial sector, many as you’ll see will compliment many domestic situations as fascinating decorative accessories. So, Lifestyle Accessories for your House and Home - A New Contemporary Collection, a derivative from Artificial Trees, Plants and unusual furnishings.

Something different from the mainstream “stuff” you see around today. The majority of the items seen within each category are unique, because plantART make them in house. Think of it like a number of stepping stones in place to cross a river although they stand independently, together they have a purpose. Our intension by bringing these eight themes together under one “roof” is to provoke interest by displaying items perhaps regarded as quirky, funky and cool stuff presented conceivably in the form of contemporary home fashion accessories which may perhaps inspire subtle, retro and/or outrageous household trends for home decor´ ideas. And as you’ll see there is a little overlap between categories.

This is an exploratory exercise in the development of new, interesting and innovative ideas to add a different take on the world of interior decor´ for households.

Posted on January 20th 2013 at 11:58am0 Comments

Wednesday 16th January 2013Artificlal Trees - with a difference, Not the "Norm"

Artificial trees? Trees which aren’t alive, not real, fictitious images or an abstractive visualisation. plantART make large artificial trees, up to 7m high, mainly using natural wood trunks and branches which have previously been seasoned and kiln dried. For super large artificial trees, up to 15m high, or something not the "norm", we adopt a process employing 100% manmade fibres using synthetic materials with amassing results; along with other Amasing Artificial Tree Creations.

Outrageous! Innovative! Stimulating! Crazy times call for crazy Actions - or Crazy reActions to clients requests - either way we just do it.

Extending the “norm”; and what is regarded as traditional methods of building artificial trees to replicate as near to the real thing as practically possible.

Recently when customers’ demands extend from what was regarded as the “regular run of mill” in providing natural looking trees - three unusual and recent commissions come to mind those which allowed plantART to it engage its design and innovative skills.

Horizontal, 8m long artificial cherry blossom trees suspended 6m above the reception, foyer and bar area of the Raddison Blu East Midlands International Airport Hotel. Extremely effective visual accessory, an unusual blend of natural softening materials to compliment a very contemporary setting.

Up-side-down fake trees, a 6m faux tree with a 4.5m diameter canopy, suspended 8m from the ceiling and covered with 15 Km - yes 15,000m - of “state of the art” optic fibre lights. An engineering extravaganza to construct, erect, suspend and commission on site, to create a seamless joint giving the impression this faux tree was growing down out of the ceiling. An impressive example showing the versatility of synthetic materials which in turn are lightweight: an artificial tree this size weighing less then 200Kgs.

London Fashion Week - with the worlds’ eyes again focused on London. This time at the world renown Mayfair Hotel, Claridge’s, Set in two enchanting ballrooms the venue Mulberry chose to exhibit this year’s stunning and exciting spring collection.

What on drawings appeared initially to be a straight forward task to build four 3.5m trees, as two interlinking, over arching pairs with a combined spread per pair of 7.5m. The tree canopies were extend forward and down an additional 1.2m. these canopies were then needed to support 150kgs of wet floral oasis and flowers thereby creating a pronounced cantilever effect. The task turned out to be an ingenious resolve in brilliant engineering to overcome the problems, as we discovered the trees had to be 100% self-supporting and could not be fixed to either the Ballroom floors or walls.

The result was an outstanding finish synthetic, artificial trees built around a complex internal steel support framing.

About four months in the making invling design consultation, engineering calculations, construction and installation; all put together for around 15 minutes exposure to the World’s media; however Mulberry certainly know how to coordinate the best people to put on a fabulous show.

Posted on January 16th 2013 at 06:51pm0 Comments

Wednesday 09th January 2013NEW! - Lifestyle Accessories for your House & Home

This is an exploratory exercise in the development of new, interesting and innovative ideas to spice the world of interior decor´ for households.

So, take a look and tell us what you think

Erie Vines Feature Trees Pictorial Wood Art Around the House

"Mouse" Over the Pictures and "Click" to See More within Each Category the Product Collection

Natural Wood Sculpture Contemporary Floral Funky, Quirky Decor Wood Craft

plantART have put together a select number of items, which have been created over recent years, although mainly commissioned for the commercial sector, many as you will see will compliment many domestic situations as striking decorative accessories. So, Lifestyle Accessories for your House and home - A New Contemporary Collection of Artificial Trees, Plants and unusual furnishings.

Something different from the mainstream “stuff” you see around today. The majority of the items seen within each category are unique, because plantART make them in house. Think of it like a number of stepping stones in place to cross a river although they stand independently together they have a purpose. Our intension by bring these eight themes within under one “roof” is to provoke interest by displaying items regarded as quirky, funky and cool home stuff in the form of contemporary house fashion accessories which may perhaps inspire subtle, retro and/or outrageous house hold trends and home decor ideas. And as seen there is a little overlap between categories.

Now this is where your help is sought! Your feed back is urgently needed and will be much appreciated. Although these items are not yet “on sale” it is our intension to have them and many more available shortly, providing there is enough demand. So, please tell us if you like these items along with your thoughts and feedback.

AND BIG BONUS FOR YOU TOO! for your time, our gratitude for helping us, so because we’re nice people we will discount 10% off your first purchase on any of the products featured in our Lifestyle Living Decorative Accessories Specifically for House and Home category when it goes live.

Hidden secrets for about a decade from the greater exposure of the general public many of these creations were commissioned for commercial uses and only to be found mainly within the leisure industry finding their way into hotel restaurants, bedrooms and communal rooms throughout the country.

Within this category there are eight sections, to view the other seven sections “mouse” over the respective pictures, shown above, and click on the image.

In response to many inquires from people looking for something different, interesting and possibly contemporary/unusual for their homes and offices plantART have decided to see if there is a demand for such products. Thus eight appetising sections have been put together showing a delightful and distinctive unique collection of alternative art - characteristic features for people to enjoy.

Posted on January 09th 2013 at 03:52pm0 Comments

Thursday 04th October 2012Welcome new visitors to plantART�s Blog

Welcome new visitors to plantART’s Blog.

Please take a few moments to browse down through the content.

You will notice this Blog is not up dated daily or even weekly; and, that’s because although it is my intention to keep clients and interested people regularly in tune with what’s new in the world of bespoke artificial trees of all sizes, varieties and styles big events don’t happen everyday.

Some projects may take months in construction plus sometimes months of planing with the client.

So, because plantART make large artificial trees to order: if you can imagine it then plantART will build it. If one can’t imagine what is required then plantART will reassuringly endeavor to best work to fulfill the clients needs.

After you’ve browsed through the broad collection of pictures and you don’t see what you are looking for this is because we haven’t made it yet: and that’s why most of plantART’s completed work is manufactured specially to the clients requirements. Remember we are just an email or telephone call away - UK 0800 614540 or from abroad 0044 1207 460 140

Now for lots of pictures and not too much text to show a quick review of what’s plantART’s recently been up to.

Fake trees, leaves, vines and tropical flowers where used to create an imposing enchanted tropical artificial exotic forest. Set within a library and learning centre on a large school situated in the South of England.

The fake tree branches extended over 7m across the ceiling allowing the branches and leaves making up the fake tree to drape down the create an enclosed jungle effect. Jungle vines entwined with fake tropical flowers crept through the fake tree canopy and down the adjacent walls. A wonderful and soothing classroom environment in which to provide an ideal learning platform for children.

To add more authenticity in building large fake trees natural ivy vines are used here incasing the trunk

Another classroom setting; but, this time here we have gone for the indigenous British Oak forest theme configured using faux oak trees, two large trunks and horizontal branches spreading across the ceiling. plantART find faux oak trees have become a popular request for many settings. The creation of another woodland theme; artificial oak trees another variation of an enchanted forest.

To give more character to the faux oak trees we have added natural vines along with faux ivy wrapped around the trunks.

Fake olive trees do without reservation make splendid faux trees. As you will see from the pictures above and below faux olive trees shown here have tremendous character and features which make them ideal artificial trees to enhance any venue - as shown here within a shopping mall.

Owing to the popularity and demand for artificial olive trees plantART provide a wide range - style, size and shape. So, for information regarding these wonderful large or small faux olive trees; and, to discover why clients simply love them do please take a few moments to browse over to plantART’s page on Artificial Olive Trees.

Artificial olive leaves - these fake trees are put together using inherently fire retardant (IFR) faux leaves - an international requirement when installing artificial palms, trees and bamboo within public spaces.

See for yourself: Artificial Trees - An insight to the diverse, extensive and breath-taking artificial trees which plantART can construct and supply is endless.

Fake apple trees have always been popular especially at promotional events. And so is it the case with other fake trees plantART produce such those shown here the colourful fake red maple and autumn birch trees - like those shown above.

Keeping with the theme of indigenous British made up varieties of fake trees. Here we have another faux oak tree and two false cherry blossom trees in white and pink blossom. These hand built to order faux trees are all approximately 3m high with around a 2.5m canopy spread.

Faux cherry blossom trees are without doubt a massive favourite with clients whether using white or pink blossoms. The example of the white faux cherry blossom trees shown above, and the pink blossoms shown below, are made up in “kit-form”. This means these faux trees are quick and easily packed away making them ideal for theatre, exhibition, events and hire companies.

Artificial trees - flowering and green varieties are an easy and simple way to bring the outdoors inside; and, is as natural as it gets.

Reproducing a natural form as with these replica cherry blossom trees shown here, whether in pink or white, is a skill plantART have perfected. However, replica trees in any variety can be produced in any height, style and/or canopy shape. So is the case with containers, plantART can supply them any in size, shape, colour and material. Alternatively, round or square, steel support bases which give replica trees a free standing appearance can be made up in any British standard RAL or BS4800 number.

To ensure the artificial trees arrive undamaged at their destination plantART has developed special lightweight steel packing crates, which are made conform to international shipping sizes. A simple, easy and quick method whereby clients can reuse them to either store or transport the artificial trees to various venues.

Unusual - artificial cherry blossom trees suspended horizontally above the airport hotel’s cocktail bar. Here is an example of how to soften the “hard” appearance of steel and concrete, as used in the construction of many buildings, in the form of light and airy natural trees and branches with a dusting of springtime colour as shown here with artificial “floating” cherry blossom trees.

Synthetic artificial trees - using manmade fibre. Another unusual conception and artistic application for the use of creating and simulating an up-side-down artificial tree. Very light but strong construction a 5m artificial tree being suspended from the ceiling. All materials used are inherently fire retardant (IFR)

Artificial silver birch trees - these trees have been made, again using synthetic materials. Steel core frame and steel support base which is encased using IFR materials - an international requirement when installing artificial palms, trees and bamboo within public spaces.

The above artificial trees dressed with an abundance of fresh flowers in preparation of a very prestigious event.

Six weeks in production, in addition to months of planning, discussions and design for a recent 2012 London Fashion Week event which was in the medias' eyes for just 15 minutes. To provide two sets of two pairs of artificial trees with an overall combined width of 7.5m and 3.5m high.

The intension for displaying the above diverse selection of pictures was to offer a brief insight into the imaginative worldly arena of artificial trees.

Remember we are just an email or telephone call away - UK 0800 614540 or from abroad 0044 1207 460 140

I look forward to hearing from you shortly - Paul Unger

Posted on October 04th 2012 at 01:47pm0 Comments

Friday 06th July 2012 Artificial Trees - discover here all you need to know.

Artificial Trees - discover here all you need to know.

An insight into just what artificial trees are and an understanding why businesses throughout the world are using them both indoors and outside to enhance their business premises.

People's growing preference for artificial trees is not because they are less expensive than real ones. This is certainly not necessary a valid reason, an unfortunate myth. Large bespoke artificial trees made specially to customers’ preferences whether interior or outdoors are often more expensive.

However the financial benefits gained by investing in the fascinating refinement artificial trees offer: there's nil repeated annual ongoing up keep maintenance costs and of course no fears of more replacement expenditure should they deteriorate or die. Remember unkempt trees, plants and even floral displays reflect badly on the venue’s image and credibility; unhealthy plants and trees also attract flies and insects along with possible pungent smells - quite an unsocial situation.

So, lets put aside this myth that artificial trees for a given price tag are a “cheaper” option; but, we explain the reasons why they will be a more cost efficient choice and investment - so lets see how.

plantART’s speciality is namely to provide commercial customers with “one-offs” bespoke artificial trees in any variety, size and style. plantART prefers not to deal with domestic enquires because there are multitudes of competing sites in this highly competitive market arena set up specially to fulfill most domestic needs.

However, not wishing to offend, plantART are always on hand to accommodate specialised enquiries: its not snobbery its just being practical and best equipped, experienced with having specialised knowledge to focus on specific niche markets for the needs of international corporate clients. plantART's position in the market allows us to provide precisely what our clients expect.

Most of plantART work is done within the spectrum of providing artificial tree solutions to its customers worldwide and are made to order. This service is directed to clients whether in the hotel, leisure, corporate and exhibition/events industry and in need of faux trees, something unique and individually constructed for them to add noticeable character to their premises.

An unbelievable number of clients are unfortunately unaware what is available, are often unsure what to ask for when describing and specifying the fake trees they would like to have. Plus other things to consider, so as to ensure the right fake tree is produced: also deciding on the variety, density of foliage along with height of the first, lowest branch, width and shape of the tree crown. So, because plantART make false trees to order: if you can imagine it then plantART will build it. If one can’t imagine what is required then plantART will reassuringly endeavor to best fulfill the clients needs. Artificial tropical, selection from exotic trees to those found in tundra regions, indigenous UK and european trees with or without interesting, gnarly trunks and branches produced to provide attractive features are all possible.

Large faux trees whether 7m tall or greater are made in “kit-form”. FalseTrees this size can have canopies of over 5m wide therefor need to come to site in sections. Thus being aware of restrictive access plays an important factor when considering, designing and building imitation trees. Limiting factors such as door width, stairs, corridors and tight corners etc. - worse of all for limited size restraints are lifts, especially if they are the only means of accessing the place of installation.

Nevertheless all the limiting factors once taken into consideration then allows the perfect, practical and workable faux tree to be professionally constructed. For interior public spaces all foliage used is inherently fire retardant (IFR) - an international statutory requirement.

Many of plantART’s smaller replica trees and large/ tall replica trees up to 7m tall are constructed using natural timber, which in turn are kiln dried. Kiln dried timber is an important feature for a good number of reasons; namely this high temperature treatment ensures in-borne “bugs” and fungi are killed off, the moisture content is reduced thus resulting in a weight reduction. Faux trees, when used in expansive window shop front displays, its important they are built using kiln dried timber. Kiln dried wood is used because it potentially contains a reduced amount of moisture. Any moisture whether or not evaporating from wood results in window condensation - thereby causing unnecessary problems for the retailer. Often faux trees made using natural timber which if exported to certain countries, it is an importing requirement to certify the timber is from a sustainable source extracted out of managed woodlands along with accompanying documentation such as a phytosanitary certificate issued by the forestry commission.

Providing this documentation, to accompany plantART’s large false trees, along with relevant fire certificates is all within the services plantART provide by ensuring a seamless passage of fake trees to the clients destination anywhere in the world.

Some of plantART’s larger, bulky fake trees which have wide canopies are constructed using a combination of strong resin trunks to provide a sturdy foundation and base onto which is built the replica tree canopy using kiln dried branches. The resin trunks are moulded; this permits building similar artificial trees should customers require a pair of matching artificial trees and conversely using these solid foundations also allows building large artificial trees with irregular shaped canopies.

The resin trunks, which have strong integrally built steel base plates, meter square, allows direct fixing to the floor.

Now, owing to significant advances in technologies involving the use of synthetic materials, plantART is now taking advantage to exploit these methods to develop a new breed of imitation synthetic trees using these materials. Massive advantages; these synthetic materials used are inherently fire resistant, lightweight and more importantly suitable for fabricating outdoor artificial trees - a new breed of outdoor synthetic trees

Moulds are now available to replicate the bark of most species of trees making the finished product very similitude. Artificial leaves, foliage for artificial outside trees are available with UV stable properties, which prevents fading and discolouration, an essential factor when in locations and countries which have long hours of intense sunlight.

So, how do we get large artificial trees shipped across the world to their destination in good condition? Protecting the faux trees in transport is obviously very important from the most likely risk of crushing. plantART have designed lightweight shipping crates based on international sizes, that is pallet size of 1000mm x 1200mm with a combined height of 2400mm. Because the frames and bases are a single fabrication, made of steel this alleviates issues to certify/identifying the source of wood to make conventional pallets and any other traditionally used timber packing materials.

plantART’s specially made artificial tree shipping crates, with detachable font-loading access, are in turn colour powder coated to protect the steel from rusting when passing through or into damp and humid climates.

Once the false trees are broken down into their component parts and packed into the shipping crates they are internally wrapped with cardboard and externally wrapped with cling-film, labeled and transported to their new destination. Easily handled using either a pallet truck or forklift.

Before packing the trees ready for shipping they are broken down into component parts; which are in turn labeled so they are quickly and easily assembled on site. Every branch has an simple means of identification. The fake tree branches are identified, numbered and the same number is given to the corresponding recess, which the base of the branch fits into the tree trunk. Thus making large replica trees which arrive to site in "kit-form" quick and easy to assemble.

Faux trees which arrive in “kit-form” are less likely to sustain damage. It also means the packaged component parts are easy to handle this overcomes any problems where certain premises have restricted access.

This concept is especially beneficial for customers using false trees for exhibitions, theatre productions and event management companies allowing the trees to travel between events and arrive in good condition.

Free standing artificial trees, looking as if they are growing naturally out of the ground: are supported using steel bases. This feature is especially convenient for clients using artificial trees for temporary display purposes. The stands are slimline, thus do not take up much space and available in a choice of colours, very quick and easy to use.

Artificial trees in any size are incredibly versatile products which can be seen throughout the world in a diverse range of places and venues. And because so many look striking, superb and impressive people often take them for real live trees unknowing aware they are artificial trees - no better compliment; just don’t water them!

Posted on July 06th 2012 at 06:55am0 Comments

Sunday 13th May 2012A Blooming Marvellous Experience

How we can all have a blooming marvellous experience this summer

Artificial flowering and evergreen plants discover how they are used to create outstanding and colourful window boxes.

Artificial Spring Flowering Plants

Don’t we all just love to sit outside and enjoy those warm sunny days in one of the ever popular trendy continental street cafes, quint restaurant by the sea or the traditional British pub style beer garden?

imitation Outdoor Evergreen Plant Displays With Flowers

Whether for hotels, cafes or pubs etc. there is always an alternative oppertunity to employ something from the endless, wonderful and practical range of faux - fake outdoor plants

Artificial Window Boxes Displays with Artificial Outdoor Artificial Plants, Flowers & Ivy

@ a popular location in Central London

Well what makes these venus all the more enjoyable apart from warm sunny days? Tranquil, elegant, colourful seasonal and summer flowing plants. People love to be surrounded by beautiful colourful flowers and plants relaxing, welcoming and stress relieving; however, certain locations make it difficult or prohibitive to maintain vibrant, healthy and fresh looking plants and flowers.

Artificial Summer Flowering Plants

Exposed areas which are prone to strong winds, coastal areas are also windy but salty air also effects plants and shaded areas which do not benefit from sunlight. Poor sunlight usually results in “leggy”, pale and often deceased plants and flowers therefore not the best advertisement to promote any catering establishment.

Faux Outdoor Plants in Window Boxes - London

Faux Outdoor Evergreen Plant Displays With Flowers

An easy solution is at hand, simple, quick and extremely cost effective alternative, artificial plants, flowering, evergreen or a combination. Particular popular are artificial window box displays which are versatile and have many other uses, because they can also be used as balcony, terrace or roof planter box displays.

Artificial Red Geraniums Plants & Green Ivies

Outdoor artificial plants, flowers and trees come in many varieties, colours and styles therefore making ideal and easy it to use faux plants to make up pretty displays for use outside. A favorite fake plant commonly used used are our exterior grade artificial ivy plants with long trails all add authentic character. Most of plantART’s faux outdoor plants are UV stable which prevents discolouring and fading.

Colourful Flowering Artificial Window Boxes with Faux Plants & Flowers - London

The most popular artificial flowering plants are the reliable and distinctive geraniums, pansy and cyclamen with vivid colours. Faux and fake plants with flowers are generally added to artificial evergreen plants in the window box displays providing all year round colour.

Artificial Plants & Fake Flowers as Window Boxes for Hotels - London

Once customers have chosen the style of artificial outdoor plants and whether as window, balcony or roof display boxes, consideration needs to be given to a secure and safe means of fixing them in place. plantART has developed a multiple purpose strong black powder coated steel brackets tailored around the black pvc troughs shown in the pictures

Artificial Window Box Support Brackets

Artificial Evergreen Plant & Ivy Displays With Flowers

A picture tells many stories; and many pictures, as shown here, are dam good at demonstrating the point I am making, on how to have a blooming marvelous experience this summer by using outdoor artificial plants to brighten up your place, enjoy!

Summer Flowering Fake Plants & Flowers Window Displays - London

For more wonderful ideas, unusual creations and breathtaking designs on the how to promote any business using outdoor or interior artificial trees, plants, vines and boxwood topiary hedges; do take a few moments to visit www.plantART.co.uk - explore the site which is full of exciting products, informative articlesand its Blogwith news updates exhibiting recent installations, new product developments and the best choice of artificial trees to enhance your brand identity.

Posted on May 13th 2012 at 04:48pm0 Comments

Sunday 06th May 2012How to use Outdoor Artificial Trees, Plants, Topiary and Boxwood Hedges

Why is it people have set ideas about how things should look? Certain things are often expected to be seen in certain places?

In fact, if everything was how we expected it to appear, looking “normal” we would’t really take much notice. However, should something strike out as irregular, different or seen as being out of place it draws attention. Such skills are an advertisers goal having their advert standout alongside competing promotions. People spend fortunes on their appearance as a means to standout from the crowd also prestigious restaurants similarly work hard to establish their brand image to differentiate them from neighbouring venues.

Of all the things one would not consider to be obvious, however an effective tool used to enhance brand identity, an energising catalyst, striking valued impressions into many catering concepts - plastic plants.

Replica Boxwood Topiary Ball Trees & Faux Box Hedges

Like ‘em or not, but have no fears it is not a returning tsunami in the resurgence of unsightly and cheesy looking plants, striking horror in echoing past perceptions of more ghastly faux plants popping up around us.

Because of the recent popularity for realistic outdoor artificial plants, trees and boxwood topiary manufacturers have responded. Outstanding progress has noticeably reinvented outdoor artificial plants through advanced innovative production technologies in the form of extremely visually authentic artificial topiary trees, bushes, plants and hedges.

Fake Boxwood Hedge - Hilton Newcastle Airport

Well! Who would of thought replica plants have a commercial purpose?

Although their core production properties are polymers derived from petrochemicals, improved moulding techniques now produce authentic faux leaves/foliage textures and colours. Frequently, people can’t tell the difference between real and faux plants. Similarly UV stable inhibitors are added allowing them to be displayed in sunny locations without fading, as well asfire retardant properties which permits their safe use in interior public spaces.

Fake Boxwood Hedge - Hilton Newcastle Airport

Call ‘em what you wish, whether imitation plastic, artificial trees, plants either faux, fake, false, replica, imitation or artificial; whatever your chosen definition they ain’t real.

But with so many demands on thriving businesses, who wants or willing choose to be bothered with the fuss, enormous costs and pretense of wanting the hassle with the continual commitment for regular upkeep maintenance one has to contend with when real plants are deployed? The operator who has the foresight to realise live plants when maintained properly do, without doubt, look splendid are a credit to the establishment: but, as to be expected, this comes with continual annual costs and a long term time consuming commitment.

Faux Boxwood Topiary Hedge

Remember unkempt planting associated with a business, especially those within the hospitality industry where first impressions, which are as always so important, count will reflect badly on the credibility of that business. And don’t forget dead and decaying vegetation invites bugs, insects, also soil contaminated with discarded drinks become a source of odorous and pungent smells all of which become unpleasant and create an unhealthy environment for guests.

Artificial Buxus Hedge at Riverside, London Savoy Hotel

What creditable restaurateurs would allow litter, weeds growing between the pavement slabs and discarded cigarette buts to gather around their entrances? So, why do they allow their premises be dressed with a noticeable presence of unkempt unhealthy plant displays which were initially put there to promote the business and entice customers?

World opinion has moved on, we are into the acceptable age of convenience, just look around to see how many large supermarkets there are with spacious car parks, very popular fashionable high street coffee houses offering ready-to-go convenience snacks and the many variations on the extremely busy dynamic burger bars.

So it makes sense to embrace the artificial alternative provided in the form of artificial boxwood Boxus topiary trees and plants which many prestigious hospitality venues are now using to enhance and endorse their brand identity. Either front of house or to decorate their exterior seating areas.The world of convenience has long since arrived, open for exploitation and to wisely to be taken advantage of.

Choice is wonderful whether based on personal preference or to secure practical solutions.

Fake Boxwood Topiary Trees

Demonstrating this point: plantART recently installed a prestigious artificial topiary planting scheme which also embraced the use of contemporary and durable GRP - glass fibre - planters and interlinking promotional fabric screens at Brassiere Blanc in the centre of Bristol.

Faux Topiary Trees

Both the operators and customers have found this welcoming off street enclosure to be a comfortable place to soak up the relaxing continental cafe culture, socialise and dine outside with friends.

Artificial Topiary Trees - Bristol

A picture tells many stories and many pictures, as shown, are dam good at demonstrating the point I am making here, enjoy!

For more wonderful ideas, unusual creations and breathtaking designs on the how to promote any business using outdoor or interior artificial trees, plants, vines and boxwood topiary hedges; do take a few moments to visit www.plantART.co.uk - explore the site which is full of exciting products, informative articles and its Blog with news updates exhibiting recent installations, new product developments and the best choice of artificial trees to enhance your brand identity.

Posted on May 06th 2012 at 12:52pm0 Comments

Saturday 21st April 2012plantART - Support The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

2.5m to 7m Tall, Large Artificial Trees, Now in Stock and Ready for Instant Despatch

“Kit - Form” Artificial Trees, Quick, Simple and Fantastic Value for Money

plantART has recently had the pleasure to supply The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation - Liverpool with two large 2.5m tall artificial green Ficus trees. These marvelous inherently fire retardant (IFR) artificial trees where installed into two city centre locations: St. Johns Shopping Centre and Sainsbury’s at East Prescot Road.

“Celebrate a Life Tree” is presently ongoing; a continual part of the valued and endless work “What The Roy Castle Foundation’s Does” in their continuos awareness of the tragic effects of lung cancer causes, prevention, patient support and so much more.

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is an extremely pro-active charity raising funds by engaging thousands of people to participate in many enjoyable events and activities with the result of raising funds to support their deserving cause.

The two trees plantART supplied were set into black square containers. Theses splendid large faux trees are from plantART’s collection of large artificial “kit” form trees which are readily available from 2.5m to 7m tall in stock either as - Large Artificial Ficus Trees - OR large artificial red maple trees for immediate despatch. The ideal solution for customer’s wanting an instant large fake tree. The trees come packed into cartons, easily transported and handled. Once on site they are quick and simple to assemble. plantART can also provide a diverse choice of containers in any size, colour and material.

Our “kit-form” artificial trees are very popular with customers who design and construct exhibition stands for their high profile clients. So, many customers have commented about the marvelous features these trees offer and the benefits their clients have gained from using eye catching and extraordinarily realistic looking artificial trees on their stands; just like the example shown below.

For more wonderful ideas, unusual creations and breathtaking designs on the how to promote any business using outdoor or interior artificial trees, plants, vines and boxwood topiary hedges; do take a few moments to visit www.plantART.co.uk - explore the site which is full of exciting products,informative articles and its Blog with news updates exhibiting recent installations, new product developments and the best choice of artificial trees to enhance your brand identity.

Posted on April 21st 2012 at 08:17am0 Comments

Tuesday 17th April 2012Artificial Boxwood Hedges, So Popular with Customers

Discover what makes Artificial Boxwood Hedges so Popular with Customers?

........................... And why are people surprised to find they're so life like?

Of all the outdoor artificial plants, trees and topiary plantART supply its clients; its without doubt the most popular request is for artificial boxwood hedges.

Our client at the Savoy had decided to combine the obvious benefits and advantages of using both live Boxus hedges and faux boxwood hedges. Front of house and locations where there is direct contact with customers and the passing public, real box hedges were deployed. However, at a higher first floor window level and either side of the riverside entrance artificial boxwood hedges were recently installed. Sections of artificial box hedges were constructed as pre-made drop in units to fit into the hotels’ own planter troughs.

Artificial Boxus Hedge at the Savoy Hotel, Riverside Entrance

Serious consideration was given to selecting the best product, because and although the faux box hedge displays are initially seen outside, from below, they will also be seen directly at close proximity inside through the windows of the first floor meeting rooms.

Artificial Boxwood Hedge Material showing the Fine Leaf Detail

Close inspection of the fake box hedge material; one finds it to be incredibly life-like thereby making these window displays a truly complimentary addition to the whole exterior decoration.

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This concept of mixing real and artificial plants or even replacing alternative and similar fake plants has become a common practice where customers have decided to replace high maintenance (both in ongoing time and accumulative expenses) live planting for zero maintenance artificial boxwood topiary hedges, plants and trees; but, often retaining their own containers - thus another saving. This retains an all year around floral presence thereby visually enhancing the exterior decoration of the building.

Many shrewd business operators, especially those in the hospitality sectors are now benefiting form significant savings from ongoing upkeep maintenance costs: important savings such as these reflects directly the bottom line.

Artificial Buxus Hedge at Riverside Entrance - London Savoy Hotel

plantART’s faux boxwood topiary hedge - plastic boxwood - materials are available in both UV stable and inherently fire retardant (IFR) options for outdoor and indoor uses respectively.

There are infinite variations on this theme, so for ideas on how to use outdoor false boxwood can be gained by reading plantART’s artificial on artificial topiary, artificial boxwood and artificial bay trees.

And for more wonderful ideas, unusual creations and breathtaking designs on the how to promote any business using outdoor or interior artificial trees, plants, vines and boxwood topiary hedges; do take a few moments to visit www.plantART.co.uk - explore the site which is full of exciting products, informative articles and its Blog with news updates exhibiting recent installations, new product developments and the best choice of artificial trees to enhance your brand identity.

Artificial ivy vine arch - a wonderful free-standing accessory to assist in guiding people between areas

Adaption and application for the innovative use of artificial vines, trailing ivy and many other complimentary abundant flowing flowers are without doubt inspiring. So, is the niche and unique industry which plantART aspires too. Combining all the above in the form of arches create fabulous accessories to enhance entrances, walkways and passages: easy, quick and an effective solution. Safety features are paramount in the construction in that all foliages are inherently fire retardant (IFR) a must when installing artificial plants and trees into public spaces.

For more wonderful ideas, unusual creations and breathtaking designs on the how to promote any business using outdoor or interior artificial trees, plants, vines and boxwood topiary hedges; do take a few moments to visit www.plantART.co.uk - explore the site which is full of exciting products, informative articles and its Blog with news updates exhibiting recent installations, new product developments and the best choice of artificial trees to enhance your brand identity. .

Posted on April 17th 2012 at 05:20pm0 Comments

Monday 09th April 2012Artificial Boxwood Topiary �5�s Come Alive� in Central London!

Artificial Boxwood Topiary “5‘s Come Alive” in Central London!

Welcome to the intriguing world of how to use artificial boxwood hedges to market your business ideas

Of all the things which catches ones immediate attention its something which our conscious mind says WOW!, this is unusual not what I’d expect to see here, however it isn’t out of place. Our conscious mind then frantically races through the memory files hidden deeply in the sub- conscious mind to provide the logical answer.

Artificial Boxwood Topiary "5" Hedge

Hence when there is no logical solution, one becomes inquisitive and is drawn to what appears to be “out of place”. A marketer’s dream to find a simple and effective solution for drawing potential customer’s attention - as was the case here with this inspiring use of plantART’s creation using artificial boxwood topiary hedges.

Faux Topiary "5" Boxwood Hedge

plantART were recently commissioned to make, deliver and install a pair of 5ft (1.5m) tall artificial boxwood “5’s”using a fake topiary hedge concept. The “5’s” were in turn set into stainless steel containers and delivered to a client in central London. On this occasion the faux boxwood hedge shapes where used to compliment a promotional advertising campaign. Very simple, but effective and although an unusual use of boxwood topiary, whether fake of real, its something people are familiar with, albeit in a different form.

Fake Boxwood Hedges made into a "5" shape

This is another innovative use of how plantART has provided customers with a practical solution which fulfilled their needs. So, for more interesting information do take a few moments to browse through plantART’s article which demonstrates the uses and applications for artificial topiary, artificial boxwood and artificial bay trees specially for outdoor uses

Posted on April 09th 2012 at 07:26am0 Comments