100% Silk Dried & Artificial Flowers & Plants

Enjoy Natures Beauty: Silk Flowers All Year Long

The tradition of using artificial flowers for decor and celebration goes back to the ancient Greek and Roman empires. Although different types were available over the centuries, the use of polyester to make silk ones didnt begin until the 1970s. Since then, fake flowers and plants have become decorating fixtures in commercial and residential settings, and a wide array of new silk flowers can be found on eBay.

Besides their realistic appearance, silk flowers have several advantages over real flowers, some of which include the following:

• Realistic appearance: They look real, but they are affordable and everlasting.
• Ease of maintenance: They are easily cleaned and require no watering or light.
• Customisable: They can be bent or shaped to fit into arrangements.
• Selection: They come in a wide selection of colours and varieties.
• Affordability: They are less expensive than real flowers.

The same advantages that make silk flowers desirable for everyday use also make them a good option for celebrations and parties. Silk wedding flowers cost about half of what real flowers cost, and they can be prepared well before the ceremony and used after the event. Some brides create a bunch of flowers for people who couldnt attend the wedding or for those who helped with the ceremony, not to mention taking them home for an everlasting keepsake. Silk flower arrangements also make a lovely statement on the newly married couples dining table.

Dried flowers are real flowers that have been hung to dry or treated with a preservative. They capture and preserve the natural beauty of the real thing and may be used to create mementos of special occasions. A favourite of nature lovers, dried flowers may include herbs, grains, and blooms like the classic straw flower. They have a rustic, home-grown look that makes them a good choice for arrangements in shadow box picture frames and other craft projects, and specimens like wheat are especially lovely in the fall.

If youre planning an event that requires a lot of blooms, you can find what you need on eBay. From floral arrangements and wreaths to candle rings and garlands, you can match seasonal flowers and artificial plants to any event, regardless of the weather or time of year. Whether you want fall leaves in a clear glass vase for a centrepiece, a Boston fern for the living room, or a bouquet of delicate roses for the bride, its there. For those who lack a green thumb, ficus trees and palms can brighten a dark corner through the darkest days of winter.