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How to Get your Garden Ready for Spring It’s that exciting time of year again. Spring is on the way and it is the perfect time to refresh your garden and get it ready for the warmer months. Here are our top tips to help to give you a kick-start on the new gardening year. Clear out your garden of weeds and dead leaves Giving your garden a good clear out will give you a fresh space for planting and new growth in the coming months. Cut back any dead growth on perennial plants and remove any weeds that have grown over the winter. Be careful not to compost your weeds as the seeds can germinate. Try putting them in your garden waste bin or burn them. Plan your planting in advance Take some time to think about and plan what you would like to plant in the early Spring. Order your seeds and bulbs in advance so that you have them ready at the perfect time to plant. What colours will go well together and what plants will grow well next to each other are just a couple of things you should be thinking about in advance in order to get the best out of your garden. Remove unwanted pests Garden pests such as aphids, slugs and snails can do some real damage and have the potential to completely destroy any hard work you have put into your garden. Getting rid of them now will give your garden the best chance to thrive over the warmer months. Take particular care when looking around the plant roots and compost as this is where most pests will be found hibernating. Clean and maintain your gardening tools Keeping your gardening tools clean and well-maintained will help to keep them in good condition for longer, saving you money in the long run. Giving them a good scrub with hot, soapy water will keep them hygienic and prevent the spread of any diseases or bacteria to other plants. Any blades will benefit from a good sharpen and make them easier to use. Remember to replace any tools that need replacing. Our Felco Secateurs are a must-have for any avid gardener. Having well-maintained, quality tools will make it easier and more fun for you to keep your garden in tip-top condition, so it is well worth setting the time aside to do it. Upgrade your garden’s look Spring is the most exciting time for any gardener – the possibilities are endless. Choosing what plants and flowers to grow, what colours you would like to see and how your garden will look is when you can have the most fun. Want to add in a splash of style and colour to your garden? Our made-to-order fibreglass planter could be just what you need. With over 200 colours, finishes, shapes and sizes to choose from, there will be something for everyone. If you would prefer a low-maintenance garden, you could opt for artificial plants and trellises . We have an extensive collection of beautiful flame-retardant artificial plants , trees and foliage, giving you a stunning garden without the work. Whatever you decide to do with your garden this Spring, the most important thing is to have fun with it! Laying down the groundwork now will ensure a smooth transition into Spring and help you to get the most out of your garden this year. If you would like any advice or help choosing your gardening products, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01424 844 444 or you can email us at sales@interiorlandscaping.co.uk and we will do our very best to help you.

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Real plants have arrived at Interior Landscaping Products. This year we are celebrating 30 years of being in business and to commemorate our 30th anniversary, we are adding a new line of products to our extensive range. We are really excited to announce the arrival of high quality, carefully chosen living indoor house plants , which will add colour, interest and life to any home or business including hotels, restaurants, offices and leisure facilities. And that’s not all; we also have plants for your garden. Choose from ferns, flowering plants, hanging plants , palms, cacti and succulents. Interior Landscaping Products has always been known for its wide range of artificial plants, shrubs, succulents and foliage, which look like the real thing and our new addition of stunning live plants, will complement them beautifully. Orchids – mystical, elegant and unique If you want something a little bit different, our Kokedama Orchid could be just what you are looking for. Kokedama is actually a Japanese style of planting influenced by bonsai. Usually the plant’s root ball is put into moss and then wrapped with twine or wire to create a stunning plant for your interior. Orchids are well known for their exotic beauty and they look amazing on their own or together. We also stock 3 orchids in a hanging pot, which are available in a variety of colours. Areca Palm – bringing a tropical feel to your space These will add style to any interior, making a big impact. Palms create a tropical feeling and are plants used by many interior designers. The Areca Palm has earned the title of ‘one of the best air purifying plants’, so will improve the air quality of your room or office. African Fig Tree –undemanding and fast growing An indoor plant with large leathery leaves, which doesn’t require too much light and so is perfect for rooms with a northern aspect. It’s actually native to the tropical forest regions of Africa. It is an undemanding plant and grows quickly. It’s lovely to look at and like the palms is a real boost to create a healthier interior climate. The African Fig Tree is a member of the mulberry family. Ficus Ginseng S-shape – its twisted, gnarled trunk will add interest anywhere This is also known as the Ficus Microcarpa and is an extremely attractive houseplant. The term ‘ginseng’ is Chinese for ‘root’ and this particular plant has been trained in bonsai style to form the striking and appealing S-shape. It’s a plant that will grace any home or office and with its gnarled trunk, it makes a real eye-catching centrepiece. Zamioculcas – the plant with the shiny leaves that will grace any corner A stunning plant which is native to Africa. It’s often referred to as the ZZ plant and is characterised by its shiny leaves. This is a plant that is easy to care for and it doesn’t mind being in a dark room, so will bring life to any shady corner. Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) – an easy-care option for all spaces Translated as ‘delicious monster’ this is the best-known variety and is often referred to as the Mexican Breadfruit. Again this is a real statement making plant and is a tropical plant from the Araceae family. It does need a bit of space. We also offer the Monstera Obliqua Hanging Plant, which is an easy-care plant for all sizes of room. Calathea Medallion – charming, interesting and bold This is a real classic with its dark green leaves banded with silver and emerald green. The backs of the leaves are a deep purple-red, which adds to its charm and interest. Calathea Medallion is known for its bold patterned foliage with leaves that fold up at night. Contacting Interior Landscaping Products for live plants At Interior Landscaping Products , all of our living plants are available as they are or supplied with a liner and decorative topping. Also choose from our lovely selection of planters. If you are looking for quality real plants for inside or outside, take a look at our website. If you can’t find what you are looking for, call our sales team on 01424 8444444 or email us on sales@interiorlandscaping.co.uk, as we are sure we will be able to help you. Our aim is to get the plants to you as fast as possible and we do deliver weekly. However, please note that Wednesday lunchtime is the deadline for a Friday delivery. If we don’t receive your order by them, you’ll have to wait until the following week.

Spending Christmas with family and friends has become traditional, bringing the family together. It’s the time of year that is dedicated to being with loved ones, relaxing and creating memories that will last for a lifetime. A decorated Christmas tree, turkey, favourite movies and family games are expected. And of course presents! Gifts for not only friends and family, but also clients and employees. However, as we face a second lockdown, it is clear, if it wasn’t already, that Christmas could be very different this year. The Prime Minister has said that he expects the lockdown to last until December 2, after which the regional tier system will come back into force. In this article from Interior Landscaping Products, we reflect on why we give gifts at Christmas, why artificial plants and flowers could be great ideas for presents for family, friends, employees, clients and customers and why it’s a good idea to purchase online as soon as possible. Presents are expressions of kindness and merriment One of the main reasons for giving and receiving presents at Christmas has a religious background and is to remind us of the presents given to Jesus by the Three Wise Men, Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh. Gift giving became an important part of Christmas festivities in the eighteenth century. The Victorians made the festive celebrations more about the family and the giving of a gift was seen as an expression of kindness, ingenuity, love and merriment. Presents provide the opportunity to surprise and delight family and friends as well as for firms to thank valued clients for their business. Gifts are also a super way to advertise your business and promote positive relationships with not only customers but employees as well. You might also want to thank people for their services and efforts throughout the year. Advantages of artificial plants, flowers and foliage at Christmas • Can be sent through the post without risk of damage • Convenient and require little maintenance • Completely safe for children and pets • Excellent value • No mess – just a little dusting required • Can be easily purchased online • Delivered right to your front door or the recipient’s door Artificial plants can be ordered conveniently online and can be sent to you or the recipient. You can be sure that even if postal services are delayed at all during these uncertain times, that there is no risk of damage. They also last forever and look real! Ideas from Interior Landscaping Products • Frosted Topiary Ball • Christmas Wreath • Potted Fiddle Tree • Deluxe Foliage Basket • Artificial Rose Tree • Orchids Flower Arrangement • Potted Hydrangea Tree How can Interior Landscaping Products help you this Christmas? It does seem that amidst all the uncertainly, we should prepare early for Christmas this year. Interior Landscaping Products has been distributing artificial plants, flowers, succulents, ferns and trees for over 30 years and chooses the most realistic for our customers. Choose from garlands, wreaths, poinsettias, ivies and silk flowers for that special someone, friends, clients, customers and employees. Do not hesitate to contact us on 01424 844444 for help and advice. You can place your orders securely on the Internet and currently most items will be with you within 2-3 days.

Christmas could be very different this year and the only ‘certainty’ is the ‘uncertainty’ that is surrounding it. Questions remain unanswered, as the Prime Minister has said that it’s too early to say if big parties can be held over the festive period. Also the number of people who will be able to gather together has not been clarified. It definitely won’t be a conventional Christmas . However, that shouldn’t stop us creating a festive experience with a magical atmosphere in our homes or commercial premises. It’s still important to make Christmas memorable and a way to do this is to go overboard with the Christmas decorations . In this article, we look at creating that special festive experience, the benefits and advantages of buying artificial decorations and our top tips to lift the gloom on an extraordinary year. Christmas is a time to go overboard with the decorations Without events such as pantomimes, office Christmas parties and Christmas markets, decorations are set to dominate the festive period. The trend seems to be that people are buying early this Christmas as they have more time on their hands. And there is a lot more to Christmas than the tree. Winter plants, vases of flowers foliage, wreaths and garlands can create eye-catching displays. Christmas is a time to go overboard with decorations and despite the strange times we are living through, this Christmas should be no different. A wonderful festive environment can be created with artificial greenery including pines, holly, ivy, ferns, grape vines and baubles. Outdoor areas can be made magical too! Benefits of investing in top quality Christmas artificial decorations • Plants do not have to be holiday specific • Can be boxed up and used the next year • An excellent investment as you won’t be buying new every year • Plants are non-toxic • Flame retardant varieties are available • You can’t spot the difference between artificial and real varieties Keep children and pets safe with non-toxic specimens If you love seasonal poinsettias, you’ll be able to have the faux version knowing that they will not harm children and pets. There are also other plants that are toxic if eaten, including Peace Lilies, so buying artificial will allow you to have these beautiful blooms without the fear of harm. We hear you saying that artificial versions don’t have the aromas and scents associated with the holidays. Using scented oils easily solves this dilemma – a drop of oil will go a long way. You can use oils on your garlands, plants, foliage and trees in your home or commercial premises. And irrespective of whether it rains, hails or snows, your trees and foliage will still look beautiful outside. Garlands and wreaths will provide a warm welcome and are bound to impress family, friends, clients and customers. Top tips for buying artificial trees , plants , flowers and foliage • Look for artificial plants, foliage and flowers that can be used at other times of the year and not just at Christmas • Invest in top quality faux plants that will stay looking fabulous year after year • Don’t overlook decorating outside - artificial plants won’t worry what the weather is like • Buy high quality oils to give fragrance • Buy flame retardant varieties for safety Plants, foliage and flowers to spread some festive cheer As 2020 draws to a close, perhaps what we need is Christmas decorations to spread some festive cheer. Christmas will be here before we know it, so why not add some more magic to your home or commercial premises with artificial plants, flowers, trees, and foliage from Interior Landscaping Products? Get in touch with Interior Landscaping Products to create your festive experience If you are an interior designer, architect, landscaper, homeowner or have commercial premises and are looking for inspiration for your Christmas decorations, get in touch with us. We have a large selection of Christmas items as well as fire and flame resistant artificial plants, shrubs, foliage and trees. Call the experts at Interior Landscaping Products on 01424 844444 or email sales@interiorlandscaping.co.uk.

Flower walls are becoming more and more popular in homes, gardens, and businesses including beauty salons, hairdressers and offices. They are also being used to make dramatic statements in hotel reception areas and restaurants and introduced at events to create stunning focal points and backdrops. By using artificial flowers , foliage , petals and succulents , they can be used as permanent or temporary designs in your personal and professional life. Floral walls bring originality and a touch of elegance and beauty and can be designed using bold and vibrant or more subtle, cooler shades. If you feel your space or venue is somewhat cold and bland, a floral wall could completely transform it bringing it to life, making it the welcoming and inspiring space you have been looking for. Numerous options to create the atmosphere you want You can choose a wall created of exotic tropical flowers and greenery or just a wall of roses. Themes could be green and white, pink and purple or eye-catching reds. It’s a great way of highlighting an area where you want people to focus. The concept offers endless options so that you create the atmosphere you want. Draw interest and texture by using moss and succulents. Benefits of Flower Walls using artificial blooms and foliage • Cost effective and easy maintenance • Hypoallergenic and UV resistant • Bespoke designs to compliment your colour scheme or brand • Create a real focal and talking point • Enhance the atmosphere and bring that elusive ‘wow’ factor • Bring your vision to reality Flower Walls at your wedding A flower wall at your wedding will enhance the setting beautifully by bringing in colour that perfectly matches your scheme and theme. It can be used as a photo backdrop for not only the bride and groom but for the guests as they arrive, or as a ‘fun photo booth’, which will be a real hit with your family and friends. The photographer or your guests themselves can take the shots, which will create a wonderful reminder of the day for the special couple. It could be used where the vows are taken, behind the main wedding party table at the reception, or even on the dance floor. Helping you sell your brand If you are holding a product launch, a conference or a press preview, a flower wall can speak volumes about your business and make your brand one to remember. They can actually be used as interactive tools as guests explore your product and you could include your logo in the décor or create it with the florals. How can Interior Landscaping Products help you with your floral wall ? Floral Walls are made to order at Interior Landscaping Products which means that you can choose the colours that will best suit your home, office, restaurant, beauty salon, hotel reception, nursery, shop or your wedding. You can decide whether you want bright and bold or softer, pastel shades. Choose from luxury walls created from flowers, petals and succulents or our faux green walls made of artificial foliage , flowers and greenery. If you’re not sure what you want, don’t worry as our expert team can help you with the design, the types of flowers, the foliage and the arrangement. Please call us on 01424 844444 and you could soon be receiving your gorgeous floral wall.

National Gardening Exercise Day is observed every year on 6th June and this year it falls on a Saturday. This special day recognises the important physical health benefits of gardening and exposure to plants, soil and nature. It’s no secret that gardening is not only therapeutic to many, but it’s also great for keeping fit, building muscles and burning calories. There is always so much to do in a garden from weeding , digging , planting , mowing , raking , hoeing and pruning with many people not always appreciating how healthy a pastime gardening is. In the latest article from Interior Landscaping Products, a leading supplier of fire retardant artificial plants , we look at the many benefits gardening has and how you can make it a bit more special and rewarding and prevent those gardening injuries by incorporating a few stretches and aerobic exercises. An hour of gardening is equivalent to 10,000 steps The magic number is 10,000 steps per day. That translates to walking 5 miles a day, which can take well over an hour at a brisk pace. However, did you know that an hour of steady work in your garden matches that? You will also be burning 300 calories every hour and any heavy gardening work can double that. Gardening takes place outside in the fresh air and there’s lots of walking involved, as well as bending. Benefits of gardening: • Combines strength, endurance and flexibility • Excellent for mental health • Provides vitamin D through exposure to sunshine – remember to use a sunscreen • Reduces stress and anxiety • Natural form of therapy • Time in green spaces helps relaxation and improves mood • Develops the senses with colours, scents and textures What to do on National Gardening Exercise Day The main thing to remember is to start slowly and steadily. Include some gentle stretching into your gardening regime as this will help to prevent injury and if you want to up the intensity include some more powerful exercises such as squats, lunges or push-ups. One of the main problems with gardening is that you tend to use your dominant hand and so when incorporating exercises, try to use both hands equally, for example hoe or rake for 5-10 minutes and then swap hands. As with all exercise, remember to breathe, drink lots of water and if you are doing any lifting, use your legs and not your back. Physical and mental benefits and an amazing garden Gardening is certainly rewarding and lets you enjoy the wonderful outside space you have as well as having so many wellbeing benefits. Your garden will not only look amazing, but you will also feel fantastic. How Interior Landscaping Products can help you? Now that you’ve planted all those wonderful plants and vegetables, you need to make sure that they grow, and we have a wide range of products including feed for plants , azaleas , tomatoes , orchids and citrus varieties as well as biological control products to protect your plants from pests. We also have a wide range of tools including loppers , pruners , rakes , secateurs , spades and forks as well as wheelbarrows . For all of your automatic watering requirements, take a look at our selection of watering equipment. Get In Touch With Interior Landscaping Products To Make Your Order Interior Landscaping Products are sending out orders on a daily basis with deliveries from Monday through to Friday. If your order is placed before midday, it will go out on the same day. Please call us on 01424 844444 to check if your items are in stock or place an order online. And, just in case all this gardening seems a bit too much like hard work, why not put some of our artificial plants , flowers and trees i n your garden?