The list of advantages to bringing plants into the office is long and convincing. Not only do they add a splash of colour and freshen up an otherwise dreary place, they also clean the air, making working life healthier and helping to bring a vibrancy to the work place. Yet, despite these positives, artificial office plants are still a popular choice, especially amongst small and medium sized businesses. There are several reasons why this is the case, not least amongst them being the cost of keeping living plants indoors all year round. Some larger companies will opt for the natural choice, even ordering fresh corporate flowers in specially assembled bouquets to place in vases every day, but such policies come at a price.
Indeed, if there is a garden area outside, some businesses will contract their grounds maintenance out to a landscaping company, safe in the knowledge their expertise will see the exterior kept in the best possible condition. Still, that is perfectly fine for companies with budgets to cover such costs. For many other offices and businesses, the artificial option remains the most feasible option. Why this is the fact can be broken down into three simple categories.
Low Maintenance There is a logical expectation when live plants are brought into an office or place of work that someone is going to have to maintain them. After all, having a dying or sickly looking plant in the office defeats the purpose of having it there at all. Tending to the plants it is the only way to ensure that they look at their best always. The advantage with artificial plants is that, other than a regular dusting or wipe down with a damp cloth, there is no maintenance required. The material from which the plants are made, whether it is plastic, polyester, or even silk, do not need to be fed and watered. There is no soil to be turned, and there is no risk of insect infestation no matter how long the plant is left alone.
For a busy office, where no one has the time or expertise to look after plants, the artificial option is clearly the best. Longer Lasting The laws of nature are such that, no matter how well a plant is looked after, it will eventually die. This means that an interior landscaping company has to make regular visits to maintain those plants, check on their condition, and remove any dead plant and replace it. All of this can cause some distraction to staff, with perhaps larger plants being picked up and transported out of the office, a task that may require some staff members to leave their desks. It may only be for five minutes, but it is a distraction, nonetheless. With artificial plants no such risk of a plant dying exists. In fact, thanks to the longevity of plastics and other materials, the plants themselves can remain untouched for years on end. This is, of course, not recommended, since regular cleaning should take place, but the fact is that the artificial plant is much longer lasting that the real deal. Most Cost Effective With no need for regular maintenance, and plants that will last a lifetime, opting for artificial office plants means that the costs involved are significantly reduced. The fact is that the services offered by the best landscaping companies, whether interior or exterior, are expert services and the fee will reflect this fact.
It is worth noting, though, that when it comes to living plants, such expertise is essential. Of course, artificial plants can also be used outside, with restaurants and pubs, for example, sometimes using artificial ferns and palms to make the outdoor eating area more comfortable while also segregating the area in a way that hides the busy street beyond. For larger companies, however, with premises boasting a front garden area, grounds maintenance is also included in the overall maintenance contract. It would be wonderful to corporate flowers in bouquets ordered and delivered every day. After all, fresh flowers are always an effective addition to reception or lobby areas, or perhaps even an executive office. But not all budgets permit it to happen, with special occasions signaled out for such treats instead. For the office, however, investing in the artificial range of plants should be considered.
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