despite our best intentions, those live plants become, well, dead plants. Artificial plants — fake plants, silk plants, faux foliage, or whatever you want to call them — offer a solution.

Whether you're looking at outdoor artificial plants, or indoor, it's always best to choose living plants whenever you can.

I love plant shopping as much as the next gardener ... The retailer sells outdoor, artificial and indoor options, including the beginner-friendly Aglaonema Siam. It’s drought-tolerant ...