I've tried IKEA faux plants too, and they're decent, but honestly, after a season or two outdoors they start looking a bit faded and dusty. You might wanna consider rotating them indoors occasionally or giving them a quick rinse to freshen them up...worked for me!
I gave IKEA plants a shot on my porch too, and yeah, same deal—looked great at first but got pretty dull after a while. I tried the rinse trick, helped a bit, but honestly it was kind of a hassle to keep up. Ended up mixing in some real plants in pots that don't need much attention, like succulents or grasses. Feels fresher and less maintenance overall...plus they hold up better through weather changes.
"Ended up mixing in some real plants in pots that don't need much attention, like succulents or grasses."
Totally relate to this. A couple seasons back I went all-in with artificial greenery thinking it'd save me time, but honestly, after a month or two they just looked sad and dusty. Switched to hardy native plants like lavender and ornamental grasses—game changer. They handle weather shifts like champs and attract pollinators too, which is a nice bonus. Porch feels way more alive now, without the hassle...
A couple seasons back I went all-in with artificial greenery thinking it'd save me time, but honestly, after a month or two they just looked sad and dusty.
Haha, artificial plants always seem like a genius idea until they become spiderweb collectors. I learned that the hard way when my porch started looking more like a haunted house than a relaxing spot. Switched to succulents and a couple of ornamental grasses too—honestly, best decision ever. They thrive on neglect, look effortlessly nice, and even survive my occasional weekend watering forgetfulness. Porch finally looks inviting rather than abandoned...
"Switched to succulents and a couple of ornamental grasses too—honestly, best decision ever."
Succulents are great, but if anyone's looking for something different, I've found herbs surprisingly easy and practical. Here's what I did: grabbed a few inexpensive pots, planted mint, basil, and rosemary (they smell amazing btw), and placed them around the porch edges. Water once or twice a week tops, trim occasionally for cooking...and bonus: fewer bugs! Porch smells fresh, looks inviting, and dinner tastes better. Win-win all around.
