Here are some outdoor artificial flower decorating ideas you can integrate with the existing natural landscaping around your home. It will look great and is relatively inexpensive to do.

See the cluster of blue flowers in the upper left corner of this photo? They're fake, but don't they look natural and life-like?

Now, I can hear you saying, "But I thought silk flowers were only for indoors. Won't they be ruined if I leave them outside?"

The answer to that is, "Yes - BUT..."

Artificial flower manufacturers do NOT recommend that consumer-grade faux flowers and plants be placed outdoors. They CAN be left outside, but don't expect them to last more than a season, about 6 to 9 months depending on weather conditions.

There are outdoor artificial flower, plant and tree manufacturers that do create specialty products to endure for years in a changing weather environment. But these are expensive and are not what we'll discuss in this article.

No, we're talking about dressing up the flowerbed, poolside, porch or patio with medium-grade silk plants and flowers that are readily available in craft stores or on the internet.

We're going to keep our eye out for special deals, like Michael's Craft store's 50% off sales, and come home with an armload of bargains: relatively cheap artificial flower stems, foliage and plants, some large containers, and whatever else we may fancy.

Pros and Cons of Using Silk Flowers and Plants Outdoors
Here are some points to consider about do-it-yourself outdoor ARTIFICIAL flower landscaping:

Advantages
• Artificials are an inexpensive, no-maintenance investment compared to live landscaping and care
• You can change the 'look' anytime you want
• You can place artificial flowers, plants and trees in locations unfavorable for live growth
• Faux flowers and plants in 'people areas' won't attract insects

Disadvantages
• Wind and weather will slowly deteriorate and fade artificial florals
• Your small investment will probably end up in the trash within a year

Don't expect your outdoor artificial flower displays to last more than a season (although you can prolong longevity by moving them indoors during bad weather whenever possible).

A friend of mine decided to spruce up his home grounds with minimal effort and expense for an upcoming family gathering, so off we went to do some silk flower shopping.

The best way to save money is to make your own outdoor artificial flower and plant combinations, as long as you don't mind spending a sunny afternoon putting together a few container gardens and 'planting' silk flowers around your property - just like my friend did.

Sure, you could buy ready-mades if you're in a real hurry - but what fun is that?

It so happened that a nearby Michael's Crafts store had a 50% off sale going on. My friend had some faux flower ideas in mind, and chose all the pieces himself, while I offered suggestions and later assisted with shaping the elements.
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