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April 19, 2024
Planterra at 50
West Bloomfield, Michigan – On Monday, April 22, Earth Day, Planterra will release “Planterra at 50,” a mini documentary celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary. Founded by Larry Pliska, Planterra began as a cultural experience of the 1970s flower child movement of love and peace, which evolved into the storied corporate plant service and wedding venue that it is today. “If ten percent of the population would meditate there would be no war, and plants play a part of that,” Larry Pliska said. It’s a message
February 5, 2021
What is interior landscaping?
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 context, they are not using the term as a technical category but rather a convenient word combination to suit a headline. In the design community, interior landscaping pertains specifically
January 26, 2021
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 determine what impact the pandemic has had on the workplace and what expectations employees have for the future. This is not the end of the office. In fact,
November 12, 2020
Big palms trees arrive at the Franklin Park Zoo
Boston, Massachusetts — Six massive twenty foot plus Washingtonia Palms arrive at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo, courtesy of the Pliska Family, the owners of Planterra. “We are thrilled to have found such a perfect home for these specimen palms” says Shane Pliska, President of Planterra. The palms wight over 1,000 pounds and were acclimated under shade for 7-months prior to the installation. They were shipped 1,500 from Homestead, Florida via semitruck. The Franklin Park Zoo is “very enthusiastic about the development of the horticulture department
April 24, 2020
Giant elephant ears, gardenias, patio palms delivered to your door
Planterra is taking orders for large scale tropical plants for your patio. These spectacular full-grown tropical plants that were originally grown for posh hotels and resorts are now available for your personal deck or pool. These patio plants bring life to outdoor spaces. The elephant ear plant is known for its wide leaves. We are offering drop off delivery in Michigan; serving the Oakland County, Detroit and Ann Arbor areas. We can also provide planters and installation services. Look at the Planterra Patio Plant Program and