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The Art of Creating Artificial Trees

Creating artificial trees is an art, as shown in this time elapsed video of a Commercial Silk manufacturer creating an artificial Ficus tree. Our team of craftsmen are masters in their field and strive to create the most authentic and realistic silk trees in the industry. Fortunately, our craftsmen have over 40,000 square feet of studio-like warehouse space to perfect their art. At the base of the tree, trunks and PVC collars are embedded into a reinforced container. For permanent installations, steel plates would be utilized. Branches are joined to the main trunk using dowel ends. Steel reinforcements allow our […]

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Artificial Boxwood Hedges as Decoration Pieces

As we continue to talk about artificial hedges and their importance to landscape design, we must also recognize the ways they have and will continue to be utilized in architecture, fashion, and prestigious events. Living foliage is something that has been used countless times as a way of displaying class and sophistication and is still being used more and more as celebrities have become as popular as ever worldwide but especially in the western world. When thinking about these events such as The Grammys, Super Bowl interviews, and the Oscars we do not make an effort to look at the […]

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Art and Artificial Boxwood Hedges

As we continue to look at boxwood hedges, we will see more and more how they can be used to create beautiful pieces of art in lawns, entryways, and large gardens. Many famous landscape designers from throughout the world, especially Europe, have been able to craft marvelous masterpieces and made way for many of our design techniques as a company today. Throughout history, authentic boxwood foliage has been shaped to create spectacles for royalty to look upon, and as time has passed, more and more people have been able to enjoy it. In this entry, we will look at different […]

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Faux Flowers – Outdoor Tropical Faux Flower Arrangements & Balls

Faux flowers, including outdoor faux flowers, faux tropical flowers, faux flower arrangements, and faux flower balls, are useful and delightful for a full range of decorative occasions. Such occasions include weddings, lawn and office parties, birthday events, and more. Since real flowers are expensive and don’t last long, faux flowers also make a great permanent decoration for homes and offices. What Are Faux Flowers There are over 270,000 species of flowers. Evidence of flowers dates back to prehistoric times and have been discovered through flower fossils. The evolutionary history of flowers extends over 125 million years. During this time, an […]

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Artificial Boxwood Topiary for Artificial Landscapes

Boxwood foliage is horticulturally popular with many gardeners, landscapers and homeowners. Artificial Boxwood is ideal for interior landscapes, because of its minimal maintenance – artificial plants only need a yearly dusting, but do not require watering or trimming. Boxwood shrubs and bushes are popular because of their shaping, cutting and pruning abilities. Our artificial Boxwood topiaries can be shaped to any form. For example, we manufacture artificial Boxwood topiary animals, unique for each client; our spiral Boxwood topiary and Boxwood topiary balls are popular in formal decor, and our Boxwood privacy screens are a great visual screen to hide unsightly […]

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Using Artificial Palms in a Rainforest Theme

Don’t Hold Back. Planning and executing an indoor rainforest using artificial Palm trees isn’t for the timid at heart. Think dense and diverse plants and trees, exotic and dangerous species, and thick air you can cut with a knife. Think waterfalls, estuaries, and bold toucan colors. While you may not be able to procure replica parrots, your artificial Palm trees should be just as exotic and varied as the rainforest you’re aspiring to replicate. Like most endeavors, you’ll get out what you in. Building a rainforest with silk Palms is no exception. Go Palm or Go Home Palm trees vary […]

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Museum Silk Plants Adorn Texas Cabela’s Store

The Cabela’s in Texas revamped its indoor wildlife display by adding museum-quality silk plants. What was once a drab cliff of deer and bear replicas is now a lush landscape of Texas plants and wildlife. In a museum setting especially, the incorporation of silk plants allows for scenic displays to look more natural.  The color and texture of the exhibit plants create depth and accentuate the natural feel of the rock structure. Cabela’s utilized our Aspen silk foliage in addition to fall maple and scotch pine foliage, privet bush, and bear grass. By using a variety of different small plants, […]

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Silk Bamboo Plants, Trees & Stalks – Bamboo Silk Tree & Plant Items

Silk Bamboo plants, trees, and stalks are natural replications of the real thing with countless decorative and design uses for all types of exteriors and interiors. Since the dawn of mankind, many types of Bamboo plant and trees have been used for medicinal treatments, as building materials, and cooking utensils, to name a few and have proven to be very useful and versatile material. Building on that versatility, Bamboo silk tree, and plant materials were found to be easily converted for environments and design integrations where live plants can’t be grown. Silk Bamboo Heritage The genus bamboo belongs to the […]

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Decorative Maple Trees & Decorative Silk Maple Leaves

Decorative Artificial Maple trees and Maple leaves can add Northwoods charm and character to any interior or exterior design project. Typically, Maple trees have smooth bark and are responsible for the bright orange and red light shows we see during the autumn foliage season. By using longstanding production techniques, decorative artificial Maple trees and silk Maple leaves can be made to look just like the real thing. Decorative Maple Tree Terms: Sugar Maple Tree, Red, Japanese, Trident, Amur, Field, Ashleaf, Silver, Flowering, Crimson, Autumn Blaze, Norway, Paperback, Weeping, Black, Mountain, Big Leaf, Chalk, Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Vine, etc. Decorative Maple […]

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Fake Bonsai Trees & Plants: History, Use & Types For Sale

Bonsai plants are widely known throughout the world to be relaxing and serene. Throughout this article, you will learn more about the Bonsai and the different types and species of the plant. Geography, uses, and types of Artificial Bonsai will also be highlighted. Description: It is thought that the practice of making Bonsais is to obtain a greater understanding and being with nature. To make a Bonsai, you don’t necessarily need any specific kind of tree seed to start out with. It can be created from any perennial woody-stemmed tree or shrub that produces branches. To keep the Bonsai tree […]

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Restoration Hardware Planters Work with Faux Plants Too

Restoration Hardware planters come in a variety of distinct styles reflecting an updated french country look and feel. This spring they are for sale on their own, with live Boxwood topiaries, or faux and preserved plants. However, most people don’t know that they can also be used with independently purchased silk plants, trees, and topiaries for almost any type of indoor and outdoor commercial project. Restoration Hardware planter box product lines include the Versailles with rustproof cast aluminum, the Reclaimed Wood with thick planks of azobe wood, and the Ancient Vessel with handcrafted reproductions of Mediterranean storage pots. Silk plants […]

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Faux Boxwood – Topiary Balls, Hedges, Spirals & Mats

Faux Boxwood is one of the most popular varieties used for building topiary balls, hedges, spirals and cones. The popularity of faux Boxwood has a lot do to with the popularity of Boxwood being used as a landscaping shrub in both commercial and residential landscape designs. The following article explores the Boxwood history, geography, uses and types of faux Boxwood. Common Name: Boxwood, Buxus Additional Boxwood Names: English, American, Korean, Japanese, Curly Locks, Green Beauty, Green Pillow, Littleleaf, Morris Midget, Vardar Valley, Dwarf, Graham Blandy, Pendula, Kingsville Dwarf, etc. Boxwood Description: The genus Boxwood belongs to the Buxaceae family. There […]

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Corporate Landscaping Redefined with Commercial Silk Faux Trees

Looking to redecorate your office and give it a classy, elegant and corporate charm? Then the gorgeous artificial landscaping products offered by Commercial Silk Int’l are just the interior decorative products that you need. Here’s everything you require to know about them:

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Faux Palm Trees and Plants for Outdoor

Faux Palm trees and plants, including outdoor faux Palm trees and plants, can be used for many kinds of commercial projects and are particularly great for expressing tropical design themes. Palms have a long and distinguished history and have been a useful resource for people since the dawn of humankind. Today, the meaning of palm trees to people is very clear: palms mean relaxation, sandy beaches, and fruity drinks with little umbrellas. From these associations, faux Palm trees and plants make for powerful design touch points for indoor and outdoor palm themes. Common Palm Name: Arecaceae or Palmae Related Palm […]

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Silk Grass Plants – Stems, Flowers, & Silk Plant Grasses Arrangements

Silk grass plants, including silk grasses stems, silk flowers, and silk arrangements, are a simple yet effective way to spice up your decor. Silk grass plants can be used to complete arrangements, enhance grass bushes, or on the dinner table as floating decoration in bowls and vases, as napkin rings, or anything else a creative mind can imagine. Silk Grass Plants Description Grass belongs to the Gramineae family of plants. There are over 9,000 kinds of known grasses on Earth, making it one of the largest species of any type on the planet. The evolution of grasses dates back to […]

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Replica Silk Oak Tree with Fake & Faux Oak Leaves

A replica silk Oak tree can make a powerful addition to an exterior or interior landscape design space. They can be made to embody the natural ruggedness and charm typical to real Oak trees by replicating their thick, sturdy branches and using fake Oak leaves. Replica silk Oak trees are great for waiting rooms, outdoor landscaping projects, and have even been used as covers for unsightly building columns. Varieties of Replica Oak Trees: Red OakWhite OakLive OakPin OakBur OakBlack OakSwamp OakWillow Oak Replica Oak Tree Description Oak trees are either deciduous or evergreen, yet all have toothed Oak leaves and […]

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Mimicking Nature’s Vertical Gardens With Artificial Plants

Vertical greenery has been adopted as a standard feature in high-rise buildings. It helps to provide aesthetic relief from the harsh urban environment by providing a softening effect, creating a welcoming and friendly indoor living space, and contributing therapeutic benefits to our busy and stressful lifestyles. Many factors including site constraints, cost, and maintenance need to be taken into account to create a successful green wall indoors. An example of would be the vertical silk plant wall over the Asia Square Tower One Food Garden located in Singapore. For the Asia Square Tower One site, there were three primary considerations: […]

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Flowering Bougainvillea In Silk Landscapes

Silk Bougainvillea is a Bougainvillea vine that is uniquely crafted after the live flowering Bougainvillea. The flowers get its name from Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a French Navy admiral who discovered the flowering Bougainvillea vine plant in Brazil in 1768. Bougainvillea is a genus of flowers native to the coasts of Brazil and other South American countries in the biome of the Amazon Rainforest. The live flowering vine is thorny and woody, and Bougainvillea ranges in height from 6 to 30 feet. Typically, it is a climbing vine; it gracefully climbs itself up walls and trellis, and it also makes […]

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Artificial Plants Singapore & FSSD Singapore Plant Requirements

The use of artificial plants, silk trees, and fake plants in Singapore continues to grow in popularity. Singapore is one of the most ambitious countries in the world and continues to attract substantial local and foreign investments. Some of the most significant investments have been in the form of creating entertainment destinations to attract local and international tourism. Most recently, Sentosa has become a hotbed for new development. Resorts World recently completed a mega-development that includes hotels, casinos and a Universal Studios theme park. In addition to Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands has built an awe-inspiring entertainment and leisure destination complete […]

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Artificial Outdoor Plants Solutions for Seasonal Changes

Outdoor artificial plant solutions can make updating your commercial exterior to reflect the seasons a simple and easy process. Outside of being easy to maintain, artificial plants add color year-round, eliminate watering, pruning, and fertilizing costs, are great for locations where growing live plants is difficult, and can create exciting and character-adding themes. This step-by-step instructional video will demonstrate how to create seasonal plant designs by rotating and switching out outdoor artificial plant products from Commercial Silk. Products Used: Outdoor Artificial Azalea Hanging PlantOutdoor Artificial Barberry (Green)Outdoor Artificial Ribbon Grass (Fall)Outdoor Artificial Cedar Plant Materials Needed: Grow PotRockSpray FoamSphagnum moss, […]

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