Plantscape Design
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 to plants, live or artificial. The book Interior Landscape Design by Nelson Hammer, ASLA, published…
Read MoreBig 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 and the tropical forest” says Mr. Stan Morris, Landscape Supervisor for the Tropical Forrest. According…
Read MoreGiant 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 contact us to book your order. Gardenias make beautiful blooms in the warm…
Read MoreDreamy Rooftop Garden in 3 Steps with a Planterra Pro
Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest 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 vantages for awesome city views,” she says. Planterra offers a three-step process to transform a rooftop into an urban oasis: Make a rooftop site visit This is an opportunity to discuss a client’s ideas, goals for the space, and style inspirations – as…
Read MoreMother’s Day #LoveFromDetroit
Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest The story behind the greenwalls at Shinola stores nationwide. The live plant backdrop highlights the genuine Shinola products at this store. This Mother’s Day, all Shinola storefronts are adorned with greenwalls of live plants and azaleas by Detroit based designer, Sarah Stalker, creative director of Planterra. The display of spring freshness is the perfect backdrop to feature the fine timepieces and handbags at Shinola. The results are beautiful, so we asked Sarah to tell us more about the design and implementation. Let’s talk plants! Vibrant live plants help to accent the vibrance in Shinola’s products. Planterra:…
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