Decorating with Silk Orchids

In terms of variety, orchids have more varieties than almost any other flower or plant family on the earth. Similarly, orchids take up a lion’s share of the silk flower market. One of the defining features of an orchid is the semi-symmetrical patterns of leaves. The orchid flower is semi symmetric, open, and has striking color combinations. One caution when using orchids in your flower arrangements: make them the leading flower in your layout. A couple ways to arrange them include draping them over the sides of a basket or gathering them towards the middle and adorning them with tiny flowers or well-chosen greenery. Most orchids are very vivid-looking, but you can find orchids in pretty much any color you can think of. Orchids are a good choice for home decor because they look right for almost any season.

Decorating with a Bonsai Tree

The art of the bonsai tree started with the Japanese. 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. As with any type of greenery, you will need to consider the width of the pot and the height of the tree when it is fully grown. 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.

A Point for Functionalism

Though there are lots of ways to decorate a home, the �cluttered� look doesn’t quite work anywhere. Though �less is more� doesn’t always have to be the rule when decorating, �as much as is humanly possible� hardly ever looks nice. There are those who decorate so enthusiastically that there is hardly enough space to stand up or sit down. Some garages are so full of stored seasonal furnishings that nothing else will fit. To avoid these problems, keep in mind how you use a certain room as you decorate it. Think about the kitchen: most people use all the counter space they have, so to fill that area with knickknacks is usually a bad idea. Bedrooms, by contrast, are a great place to add flourishes and accents, since it is mainly a room for resting and for storing personal times. One rule to live by is that if something has to be moved three times a week or more to not be in the way, it should probably be kept somewhere else and replaced with something more practical.

Selecting the Best Container for Your Greenery

Choosing the right pot for your flower arrangements, plants, or trees is just as important as choosing the right picture frame for your artwork. You will want to base your pot decisions on the appearance of your greenery, considering things such as color, style, and shape. For instance, if you're thinking about a bonsai plant, you will want a small pot, preferably with a Japanese or Asian influence, and with soft earthy colors. On the other hand, with a bamboo plant the pot should have a more modern design or perhaps use a wicker material. It is better to have a good idea about the entire selection of pots available to you before making a selection�"and in all reality, there are about as many pot designs as there are plants. There is no rulebook as far as pot size. A gigantic pot often steals the show�"which may be exactly what you want�"while smaller pots give all the limelight to the greenery.