It’s not hard to understand why so many people prefer the Aralia Tree as a houseplant. This exotic beauty native to Southeast Asia is an appealing home accent, but there is a lot more to this tree than meets the eye. Read on to learn about its healing properties, but also about how it can Read More
Archives for November 2011
Artificial Ficus-A Safe Alternative
The Ficus Tree is one of the most popular decorative house plants, so if you’re in the market for one, you are certainly in good company. Though you may like the idea of owning a live ficus tree, don’t rule out opting for an artificial ficus before learning about the potentially-destructive growing habits of the Read More
Acheive Perfection with Artificial Poinsettias
Artificial poinsettias look gorgeous at Christmastime no matter what you do to them. But every good thing can be enhanced! We’ve compiled some creative, fresh ideas for ways to show off your artificial poinsettias at your holiday gatherings. These concepts are quick and easy, and you’ll have so much fun creating them! Cover the dining Read More
Say Yes to Artificial Yucca
Did you know Yucca trees are also known as “Ghosts in the Graveyard” in some parts of the United States? They grow abundantly in rural cemeteries in hot and dry regions, and since the sword-shaped greenery grows white flowers, the blooms look like ghostly apparitions floating in the darkness. Despite their chilling effect in the Read More
Fabulous Themes for Slim Christmas Trees
People working with small spaces usually opt for slim Christmas trees because of their limited circumference, but don’t overlook the styling potential hidden in these slender evergreens. Because of their striking tall and slender figure, slim Christmas trees have arguably greater impact than their fuller counterparts. If you’re opting for a slim tree this year, Read More
A bouquet of Silk Poinsettias
December is an unusual but beautiful month to have a wedding. Everyone is already full of holiday cheer, and your special day only adds to the feeling of joy in the air. But former winter brides know that the frigid temperatures are a force to be reckoned with. Not only do they have to worry Read More
Savvy Shoppers Search for an Artifical Christmas Trees Sale
Searching for a deal as you shop for a tree this Christmas season? Keep an eye out for an artificial Christmas trees sale, if you want the best bang for your buck. More and more people are leaving live trees behind for artificial Christmas trees, as advances in technology have allowed manufacturers to produce fake Read More
The Making of a Slim Christmas Tree
Slim trees are the Christmas tree of choice for city dwellers, country cottage owners, and really all people who love Christmas but have limited living space for decorating. These slim trees, sometimes called pencil trees, are sleek, elegant, and take up minimum floor space. People who don’t have lots of room don’t need to skip Read More
Flocked Christmas Trees-A Modern Tradition
You know those cool flocked Christmas trees you see displayed here and there each Christmas—the artificial trees you’ve been dying to try out? They still seem like a novelty to many Americans, but they’re now a living room tradition spanning more than 60 years in the United States. It seems flocked Christmas trees first became Read More