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Concealing Cell Phone Towers with Silk Trees

Concealing Cell Phone Towers with Silk Trees

Concealing cell phone towers is often a compromise to an unwanted problem. No one wants a cell phone tower in their neighborhood, known as they are for bringing masses of steel to otherwise quaint neighborhoods, reducing home values, dosing people with unhealthy levels of radiation (some say), and inciting gridlock at zoning boards all over the country. The improvement of cell phone coverage, for whatever reason, does not make up for these drawbacks in most people’s eyes. Concealing cell phone towers with outdoor artificial trees and plants, however, can make all the ballyhoo seem like nothing but empty sound and […]

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Theme Venues With Decorative Tree Branches

Theme Venues With Decorative Tree Branches

Decorative branches from Commercial Silk Int’l have become a new collection consisting of many popular decorative tree branch varieties that continues to expand with exclusive items. Our selection of tree branches, poles, stems, and trunks is harvested from natural wood, and our team disguises any natural blemishes that are undesirable. Our decorative tree branches can be purchased as cutback trunks or they can be bought in a natural tree form, original to a harvested branches. Natural Tree Branch Lighting Our growing collection of branches includes stems from tree varieties such as Birch and Cedar, and our team custom manufactures decorative […]

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artificial outdoor bamboo

Interior Landscapes Featuring Artificial Bamboo Plants

The sacred Bamboo is a focal plant in Asian traditions, symbolizing friendship, and elicits a cultural and tropical experience. Bamboo is an essential plant for creating landscape themes of many types, not limited to the tropics or Asian culture. However, before buying Bamboo plants, there are many design elements one must consider. First, ask yourself, why Bamboo? Well, there are many favorable reasons to use such a popular plant. Bamboo trees are unmistakable for their beauty and function. They are used in Chinese medicine for treating infections. It has been estimated that they are used by more than half of […]

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Ways to Make Artificial Plants and Trees Look More Real

How to Make Faux Plants and Trees Look Real

There are very few of us who are blessed with the skills and patience of keep plants alive. For everyone else, there are artificial plants. And believe us, the latter is not a consolation. Unlike the gaudy, plastic-like greenery of the past, modern faux trees and plants look incredibly lifelike and have the ability to refresh and rejuvenate any setting.  Making Artificial Plants Look Real From their rustic, stately trunks and branches to botanically identical petite leaves to highly attractive and colorful flowers, fake plant decor and trees are quite impressive and mesmerizing. Incredibly real looking artificial plants and have […]

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Ways to Protect Exterior Outdoor Artificial Plants and Trees

How to Protect Artificial Plants and Trees Outside?

Outdoor artificial plants and trees work brilliantly when it comes to creating a year-round green and appealing landscape. No matter how harsh the weather conditions are, with outdoor faux plants and trees you are assured of a lively, refreshing outdoor landscape. And that too without the efforts required by real plants. Simply put, with outdoor artificial trees and plants you get the look of a well-maintained, healthy, allergy-free, and blossoming garden with absolutely no heavy upkeep. A no-brainer, isn’t it?  Using Outdoor Artificial Trees in Landscape Design A clean, flourishing outdoor landscape delivers a statement to the world. From ill […]

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artificial olive tree

Decorative Olive Trees & Branch Decoration – Olive Trees Decor

The decorative Olive tree and branch items can provide essential and artful design touch for indoor or outdoor projects. Olive trees, of course, are the source of Olive oil, a staple in kitchens throughout the world. As such, the elements of Olive trees and branches can provide a familiar look and feel while suggesting hints of the Mediterranean. Common Name: Olive Decorative Olive Tree & Branch Terms: Black, Mediterranean, Autumn, Russian, Wild, Oleaster, American, Fragrant, Manzanillo, Lucca, Mission, Barouni, etc… Decorative Olive Description The genus Olive belongs to the family Oleaceae. There are hundreds of types of Olive trees. The […]

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bonsai trees

Artificial Bonsai Tree Creating Real Japanese Ambience

Bonsai is an authentic piece of Japanese art and culture. Bonsai simply means a potted tree and thus, the miniature tree is potted in a low sided planter. The miniature tree is a symbol of harmony between man and nature. It is the beauty of Bonsai that makes you get lost in the arms of mother nature. The only issue in owning a real bonsai is the tedious work that it takes to maintain, and that’s where we step in. At Commercial Silk, we have a wide range of premium-grade artificial bonsai trees that require zero maintenance. The lifelike fake […]

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wood column covers

Decorating with Wood Column Covers – How to Increase Your Curb Appeal

If you’re an interior designer or architect looking to improve a commercial space, you’ve likely run into obtrusive columns or posts. They block site lines, pose troubling configuration issues, and often look downright ugly. Too bad they can’t just be torn down, right? Seeing as how columns provide the support that keeps buildings upright, this probably isn’t a good idea in most cases. That’s where a decorative column cover or a beautiful faux wood post wrap comes in handy. What are Decorative Wood Column Covers? Most structural columns are made using sturdy, but unattractive materials like concrete or steel, which […]

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Choosing Outdoor Artificial Palm Trees

Outdoor Artificial Palm Trees: Buyers Guide

Outdoor Artificial Palm Trees Palm trees have to be some of the most beautiful and sculptural elements of the natural world. Whether you want to add a welcoming feel to your landscape design or you want to conjure a sultry vibe in the setting, these are all you need. They are highly elegant, gorgeous trees which will bring a calming influence in the space. And there are so many of them to choose from outdoor artificial coconut palm trees to outdoor silk areca palm trees, outdoor faux Kentia Palm Trees to outdoor fake Fishtail Palm Trees, you have a wide […]

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Artificial Trees and Plants for Outside Use

Can You Put Artificial Plants Outside?

Outdoor Artificial Plants and Trees An outdoor landscape of a commercial space featuring colorful flowers and refreshing plants greeting you as you walk in will cheer you up, wouldn’t it? Or a barren landscape devoid of any color or charm will appeal to the masses? Obviously, the former. That’s the beauty of greenery. It welcomes you. It excites you. It makes any space feel special. But it’s also a lot of work to create such a flourishing landscape. And this is the reason most businesses opt for outdoor artificial flowers and plants. They create a beautiful display all-year round without […]

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Fake Cactus Plants & Flowers Bring Life to Desert Landscape Arrangements

Fake Cactus Plants & Flowers Bring Life to Desert Landscape Arrangements

Fake cactus plants and flowers can add a splash of color and personality to desert landscape arrangements for both indoor and outdoor applications, especially when combined with other enchanting desert elements like sand, withered tree branches, and old rocks shaped and scarred by ancient flowing rivers. Artificial succulent arrangements Cacti species have always held elements of danger and mystery for many people. They flourish where nothing else can grow. You can drink water from some, yet some are poisonous, and only a seasoned adventurer, it seems, can tell the difference. Plus those prickly pins are always a little intimidating. These […]

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Interior Design With Artificial Plants Trees

10 Indoor Artificial Plants for Interior Decoration

Interior Design With Artificial Plants & Trees Whether you’re a big corporate headquarters or a small retail store, a large hotel chain or a theme restaurant, every space can do with some artificial greenery for interior decoration. No matter how big or small your space is or what your décor design scheme is, there are artificial flowers and plants that will blend in beautifully in your space and upgrade it instantly. From palm trees which can help you in creating a breezy tropical or coastal theme to Mediterranean style themes which can make use of colorful Orchids and other floral […]

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Csilk artificial plants and trees

Benefits of Using Artificial Trees and Plants

Artificial Outdoor Landscaping Plants and trees bring so much joy and calm to any space. They’re highly essential for commercial spaces which are getting busier and more stressful each passing day. From offices to shopping malls, universities to hotels, restaurants to airports, every commercial space is marked by chaos. You need to bring in elements that bring a soothing feel to the setting. And what better than plants and trees to do so? But here’s a caveat – Greenery requires a lot of ongoing maintenance and resources which are quite precious if you’re a business space. Watering, fertilizing, pruning, the […]

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landscaping problems and solutions

Landscaping Problems? Large Artificial Trees are Your Solution

Landscape Design Problems Let’s face it. Landscaping large commercial projects take a lot of planning, creativity and of course budget. Be it a shopping mall or an office space, the first impression matters. A lot. You can’t leave a corner empty or have a boring entrance. Remember, the saying “first impression is the last impression”? Well, it fits perfectly when it comes to landscaping of large commercial spaces where you have a large number of visitors every day. Adding a few greeneries in your landscape not only makes it look serene but give a feeling of closeness to nature. Adding […]

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ficus benjamina tree

Ficus – History, Plant Care, & Types of Artificial Ficus Trees

Ficus is one of the most well-known tropical plants and this detailed report summarizes the common ficus names, a general description of the Ficus genus, the geography of the ficus variety, uses, and types of artificial ficus. Common Name: Ficus Additional Ficus Names: Fig, Ficus Benjamina (Weeping Fig or Benjamin’s Fig), Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle-Leaf Fig), Alii, Ficus Elastica (Indian Rubber Plant), Ficus Carica (Common Fig), Ficus Sycamorus (Sycamore Fig), etc… Ficus Description: The genus Ficus belongs to the family Moraceae, and there are around 850 species of trees, shrubs, vines, etc… They are an important food resource for wildlife in […]

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Silk Ivy Plants, Ferns, and Moss

Silk Ivy Plants, Ferns, and Moss

When we enter a building, we all love to see an ambiance filled with positive vibes and energy that makes us peaceful and calm, be it the inside landscapes of malls, hotels, casinos, big restaurants, hospitals, amusement parks, theme parks, government or corporate buildings. Nevertheless, we are also aware that not all these buildings can have interior landscapes with natural plants and trees. Therefore, in such cases, we need to replace them with artificial plants to decorate their interiors that are as natural as can be when you see them. The domain of artificial plants and flowers has currently enraptured […]

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Tips to Buy the Best Faux Plants and Trees

Tips to Buy the Best Faux Plants and Trees

Long gone are the days when fake plants for home décor had the worst reputation. It was mainly due to their very artificial look. Fake plants have turned from being the faux pas to the trendy. Here are some tips that might help you pick the right faux plants that don’t look fakeWhy Go For Artificial Plants? There are many reasons people opt for fake plants other than low maintenance. Great for persons with no green thumb.A smart option when people have allergies.People with pets opt for artificial ones as some plants are poisonous to them.When your room doesn’t have […]

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Looking To Make Your Shopping Mall Glam? – Use Artificial Greens To Give It A Shot

Looking To Make Your Shopping Mall Glam? – Use Artificial Greens To Give It A Shot

Venturing out to do something new and courageous is always a challenge and as intimidating as ever. When it comes to establishing a shopping mall, the leap you take is a calculated one, but still quite frightening, however, if you put your everything into it, it won’t be half as difficult. Putting your everything to it means you need to execute everything with near perfection, and the one aspect that people usually ignore is the decor part of making your shopping mall. If you’re putting your everything into a project, might as well not ignore a crucial role and give […]

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Top 10 Tips to Decorate with Pantone’s Color of the Year

Top 10 Tips to Decorate with Pantone’s Color of the Year

Well, folks, the wait is finally over. Pantone has recently come up with its color of the year, and it is Living Coral. We are living in the age of social media and digitalization. Pantone has worked out this new color, keeping in mind human interaction with nature. It’s playful and has a soft palette and energizes our surroundings. This new color looks fantastic and already has set a buzz in the fashion industry. Coral is a soft color and brings out the vibrancy of the color orange and the softness of pink. The color is enriching and unique in […]

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10 Artificial Plants For Your Commercial Space To Make A Strong Statement

10 Artificial Plants For Your Commercial Space To Make A Strong Statement

It is always a good feeling to have a room filled with trees and flowers all around, but the cost of that can be a little bothering. At the same time, the maintenance of the same is a tough call in the rush hours of life. A little research on the internet will take you to several websites offering a wide variety of choices So which one to choose? Here are the 10 best options for artificial plants for your commercial space that sends a strong message to overall décor Realistic Fake Plants There are so many kinds of faux […]

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