Life is beautiful, it’s vibrant, it’s energetic, and it can invigorate a space, making it feel more exciting and dynamic in a whole host of ways. Adding life to the decorative nature of a space can be done in a variety of ways, but the most common method is the addition of plants, flowers, and other vegetative pieces to the space. However when dealing with these living elements, there are some specific factors that you have to bear in mind, in order to ensure that you can create an effective and attractive space, that doesn’t suffer from the degradation of the living pieces.

The first thing you should know about any plant that you bring into your home, is whether it might be dangerous. Some plants are actually poisonous, and can be quite dangerous to animals or small children when licked or ingested. It is vital that you check out the properties of anything that you bring into your home, especially if you have vulnerable members of the family that might be susceptible to its negative effects.

Next, you should look into what the life cycle of the plant or floral arrangement is. Flowers, cut and removed from the ground, will have a much shorter life span than plants which are still growing. However plants need to be watered, and left in the sun, in order to ensure that they remain healthy as well. If you understand what the life span of the plant is, you can accommodate it, getting replacements before it starts to look sickly and withered. In the case of living plants, it can help just to know what it will take to keep the piece alive.

Plants and flowers also have a second decorative component. Whatever is holding these pieces is also a part of the artistic style of the space, and as such, should be selected with care. This can involve pots for plants, and vases for floral arrangements. There are a wide variety of decorative vases and pots that can be used, to elevate the look of whatever living thing you are incorporating into the room.

Bringing plants and flowers into the home is a great way to reconnect the space with nature, and to ensure that your home feels fresh and invigorated. It is important to choose a good pot or vase to display them in, and to know the particular properties of whatever you bring into the home, in order to allow you to properly care for it.