HIGH-LIGHT AREA PLANTS

As we all know plants need light in order to survive, but the question is how much light does one plant need? Well, we decided to make this quick guide on high-light area plants. Meaning plants that need about 3-6 hours of sunlight exposure or plants that just do well next to a window.

ARBORICOLA 

BROMELIAD

FICUS TREE

FICUS LYRATA

DRACENA MARGINATA

We hope this guide helps you! Also when a plant needs a lot of light that means it needs a lot more water as well. If you are looking for design please feel free to reach out to us at www.environmental-designs.com. 

till next time! 

VALENTINES DAY

VALENTINE'S IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! It just blows my mind how fast time is going and that February 14th is just a couple of weeks away. Make sure if you're buying any floral delivery arrangements to buy them away ahead of time so that way your order is secured! That's what we at Interior and Exterior Environment Designs, specialize in. To make sure that the order is always on time and that the customer is always happy. Here are a few of the flower arrangements that we are promoting for Valentine's day!  

You can also customize your order for your significant one any way you want! If you want to place an order with us please feel free to contact us at www.environmental-designs.com 

GREEN WALLS: HOW TO REALLY LIVEN THINGS UP

We all know how beautiful plants are, I mean I literally have like 15 plants at home. But I wanted to show my fellow plant lovers a different way to showcase some greenery in your home.

Moss Walls: 

Now I love moss walls because of how easy it is to care for. Mosses are small flowerless plants that typically grow in dense green clumps or mats, often in damp or shady locations. The moss that we primarily use is dry so it's not damp at all when we adhere it to any portrait. Another thing about moss is that there are so many different textures and colors of moss, meaning that each moss portrait will be different and unique. 

Green Wall: 

The green wall is a great way to portray your love for plants and all things colorful. You can do so many different designs with a green wall, and unlike the moss wall, the plants are actually alive so you do have to care for them. We recently did a very contemporary design with pothos, dracaena warneckii lemon lime, and red bromeliad neoregelias. 

Succulent Wall:

My ALL TIME FAVE! I love succulents, I love how colorful they can be and how many different types there are. There are some that can drape and create a nice boho vibe and some that are tall to add some height. You can make so many different designs and create a nice ambiance will a succulent wall. 

We hope this helped you open your eyes to the many ways you can have greenery in your home. If you're interested in having a green wall, moss wall or succulent wall installed please feel free to contact us at www.environmental-designs.com we can easily provide you with a quote.

till next time! 

Andie 

CHRISTMAS TREES: PRO VS CON

Now that Thanksgiving has passed the next big holiday is Christmas. It's a tradition to have a pine tree during the holiday, but a lot of people are sometimes stuck between getting an artificial one or a live one since there are so many benefits to both. So we wanted to make that easier for you by making a quick pro's and cons list. 

LIVE 

PROS: pine tree scent,  lots of different kinds to choose from, traditional choice, provides jobs for farmers and markets, and it provides fresh air for your home. 

CONS: makes a mess by shedding a lot of needles, constant maintenance, transporting the tree is a bit difficult, you have to get rid of it after use.

ARTIFICIAL 

PROS: can be already pre lit, doesn't make a mess, many selections to choose from, can be easily stored, and you can leave it up as long as you'd like.

CONS: can look phony and or synthetic, you have to make space for it in storage. 

Whichever tree you pick be it alive or real just make sure it the best option for you and your home, if you wanted to know more information about christmas or about our pricing since we do offer artificial and real trees, feel free to contact us at www.environmental-designs.com 

ALL ABOUT POINSETTIAS

The holidays are upon us and that means that everyone is going to start to see a lot of poinsettias soon! Poinsettias are beautiful red flowers mainly used for christmas decorations and they come in a bunch of different colors too like white, pink, a red and white combo, and marble. 

How To Care For : POINTSETTIAS

• Make sure to not put your poinsettia in direct sunlight, it has to be placed in indirect sunlight in order to thrive throughout the holiday season.
• Don't push your poinsettia up against a wall or window because it can damage the leaves. 
• Make sure your poinsettia is kept moist, but don't let it sit in water because then it would get overwatered and start to die. 
• Lastly, make sure to keep your poinsettias in a cool environment to prolong it's longevity. 

Because pointsettias are so popular we always say to make sure to place an order a month before for your holiday plants. If you have any inquiries about poinsettias or want to place an order feel free to reach out to us at www.environmental-designs.com 

Fall Flowers for Arragments

I have to say fall flower arrangements are by far my favorite kind of arrangements. I love the colors scheme of orange, green, yellow and matching hues and the rustic feel to all the flowers. Today I'm going to write about my favorite flowers that I love to use in fall flower arrangements. 

Sunflowers: These are perfect for any autumn arrangement because its a nice bright  pop of color and matches well with the fall color scheme. Not only that but they are also at their best at the end of summer and the very beginning of fall. 

Wax Flowers: What I love about having wax flowers is that they come in different color variation and that they are a flowering shrub that has multiple blooms per stem; which makes it perfect as filler for your arrangement.

Dahlias: Dahlias are a year round flower and what makes them transitional throughout every season is that they come in many different colors and sizes. Go for a nice orange, dark red, soft pink, or even an ombre color and you'll be good to go for any fall arrangement. 

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus: I love the soft faded green color and the drape of the eucalyptus, and not only does it give off a pleasant smell but it also acts as a neutral for your fall color scheme. 

If your in need of a beautiful fall flower arrangements please feel free to contact us at www.environmental-designs.com

LANDSCAPING INSPO

Landscaping; as we all know can either make or break your home. If you have a nice landscape design the value of your home rises and if your landscape doesn't look so good then it naturally decreases. Not only that but having a nice landscape that's green and lush provides such a nice, warm, ambiance throughout your entire home and it preserves a natural feel. We put together some photos of some really unique, and creative landscape designs in order to inspire your for either your current landscape design or any other future endeavors. 

This design is one of our favorites! It also easily breaks up your yard as well, all you have to do is get  urn or an overturned pot and create a path using either flowers or rocks. 

This is also another creative pathway, we loved the use of wood instead of pavement, rocks or sand to create a path. It creates a very natural/woodsy kind of vibe to the entire yard. 

 

This is such a great idea! usually a patio set is strewn around the yard but this creative look has them in a circle in order to create a bit more of a hangout space. With a fire pit in the middle you can guarantee family and friends will have a great time. 

If you have any questions or ideas on creating a beautiful landscape please feel free to reach out to us at www.environmental-designs.com we would love to work with you to help achieve a beautiful space for you an your family.