Interior landscaping is the practice of designing, installing, and maintaining greenery and biophilic elements inside buildings. Professionals in the trade commonly refer to this service as interior plantscaping or interiorscaping.
Some publications use the term "interior landscape" as a phrase to describe all the elements installed in an interior, such as furnishings and art. In this...
Office of the Future: The Nature of the Post-Pandemic Workplace
West Bloomfield, Michigan -- Planterra joined forces with colleagues in the interior landscape industry in authoring The Nature of the Post-Pandemic Workplace, a white paper that offers designers and employers insight on the future of office and workplace environments.
The authors analyzed recent research from several reputable sources (Morning Consult, Stanford University, Nielsen and others) to...
Plantscaping Nationwide: Planterra partners with local contractors
Noted as the market leader for interior landscaping in Detroit, Planterra has quietly built a portfolio of national accounts throughout the United States and Canada by partnering with local contractors. In this Q&A with Shane Pliska, president of Planterra, we learn more about how this works and why Planterra is a solution for corporations and...
Dreamy Rooftop Garden in 3 Steps with a Planterra Pro
Rooftop gardens are steadily gaining popularity as city dwellers seek out ways to reconnect with nature. Planterra Plantscapes Creative Director Sarah Stalker considers them some of her favorite spaces to design.
Green rooftops provide a sanctuary in an urban environment.
“Rooftops are often untapped opportunities to create peaceful retreats, exciting entertainment spaces and...
How can plants improve air quality?
How can plants improve air quality?
Plants can benefit your health – and it isn’t just possible when they are rooted outside. Bringing plants indoors can actually improve the quality and health of the air that surrounds us. They carry both practical and aesthetic benefits when planning an indoor plantscape.
How indoor plants clean the air
Plants clean...
What is that Palm-like Plant?
Bamboo Palms in the Reagan Oval Office.
The palm is an interior design classic, versatile and widely utilized to adorn spaces ranging from plush stately parlors to slick corporate office lobbies. This botanical family of plants are known for their fronds, trunks and stems. There are many plants that resemble palms—some of...
Why you should buy holiday décor for your office building in January
Like all who decorate for the holiday season, business and building owners often wait until well into the year to consider their holiday displays. It may not be obvious that the global holiday décor supply chain follows an annual import calendar. It starts in January for the holiday to come.
Trees with...
Ficus Myths Debunked
Some people love the trees and others dislike them, especially those that haven’t been sufficiently maintained over the years. In our Q&A we ask Larry Pliska, Planterra’s founder, about the issues, concerns and myths surrounding ficus trees.
Q: Are Ficus trees dated relics of the 70s and 80s?
A: First of all, it is propitious to assume...
10 Reasons Why You Need Plants in Your Office
Ponytail palm and a peace lily
Most offices tend to lack any connection to nature—they are usually varying shades of beige and grey and don’t appear inviting. Simply adding plants to your office space can bring major benefits to your employees. The same is true if you’re working from a home office....
