There are two distinct ways of decorating with greenery. The first thought is to find some decorative plants you love and then rearrange any spaces you want to use to accommodate those plants. Other people decide exactly where in their home they need some greenery, and then look for a plant that fits the size and style needed. In any case, if you are looking to fill a small location with a good eye-catching plant, you should look at the enormous selection of ferns available. Ferns are great in tight spaces because their leaves are quite narrow and grow into whatever area that you please. Whether you choose to go with a living plant or a silk one, you will find an assortment of options open to you. Live ferns need less sunlight and water than some other plants, and so you are less limited in terms of where you can place them. Silk plants need no maintenance at all, and will stay the same size, so there is no need to worry about them growing too large. Ferns work better as �background� plants than centerpieces, but still ad a nice touch. Using a flower display in tandem with a few ferns can have a very attractive effect.

The Exotic and Eye-catching Bonsai Tree

Using bonsai trees as dcor began in Japan The Japanese so adored trees and their splendor that they began to showcase smaller trees inside their houses, and the tree chosen was frequently a bonsai tree. Today the tradition continues with many shapes and varieties of the tree. When deciding to decorate your home with a bonsai tree, either artificial or real, you will need to know the specifications of the area that you are placing the tree. You will need to have enough room for the pot to fit horizontally and the tree to fit vertically�"and keep in mind that if the plant is real, it may continue to grow! Also, the container you choose should not be a mundane decision. The exotic nature of the plant should be complimented by the container it is kept in.

Decorating with Palm Trees

Often the only tree that comes to people’s minds when they hear �artificial tree� is the Christmas tree. However, there are a huge assortment of silk trees available. One that contrasts sharply with the pine tree image is the palm tree. These two tree types are extremely different, not only in local environment but also in appearance. There are hundreds and hundreds of different styles of palm trees; the same goes with silk palm trees. The most common silk palm tree is a tall, perfect replica of an outdoor palm tree, complete with coconuts if desired. Make sure you are aware of how wide the tree is before you settle on a certain tree. It wouldn’t do to have your palm tree arrive and not have enough room for it! Smaller palm trees are usually sufficient when decorating inside the home.

Making and Displaying Wreaths

A simple but beautiful way to decorate your porch is to add a wreath to your door. They can be made in a variety of ways, shapes and styles. For a simple wreath start with any desired foam ring and silk flowers; these can usually be obtained at a local craft store. Most likely, the stems of your flowers will be too long; trim them so that there is about 1 inch of stem remaining. Insert the flowers one at a time into the foam ring. A key to an attractive wreath is to make sure that the flowers are grouped closely enough so that the foam does not show through, but not so close that the flowers are crammed. Your wreath will last a very long time if you use a hot glue gun to add small amounts of glue where the base of the flower touches the ring. A little extra green in your wreath is often a nice touch�"use leaves or vines to supplement your flowers. You can theme your wreath to the time of year, or use regional flowers for a more local look. Once the wreath is completed, hammer in a small nail to the top of the door and string up the wreath.