When the Cheapest Option Is Actually Not the Cheapest
How to choose green interior solutions and plant care more sustainably? At first glance, choosing indoor greenery might seem straightforward. Which plants should we pick, and where should we place them? And where can we get them at the lowest cost? A low price can be tempting, and comparing quotes is always worthwhile. But when an interior green solution is viewed as a long-term investment, the cheapest option can quickly generate unexpected costs. Here’s what truly goes into the price of high-quality, sustainable green interiors.
Quality and expertise show in the result
The cost of interior green solutions is shaped by many factors. Professional green design always begins with understanding the space and its conditions. Light, ventilation, air humidity, temperature, how the space is used, and even how easy it is to access the location all have a significant impact on plant selection, installation, and long-term maintenance.
What goes into the price of green interior solutions?
- Professional design, based on the space and its conditions
- Living plants that support a natural experience
- Growing mediums and planters that promote plant health
- The complexity of installation and logistics, depending on the space
- Regular and skilled maintenance that prevents problems before they arise
Based on your space and needs, plants are selected for their ability to thrive in those exact conditions and stay healthy over time. Plants need suitable growing medium, sturdy and watertight planters, and appropriate placement with sufficient light and where they are not exposed to e.g. cold drafts.
Poor plant choices, design based solely on aesthetics, or insufficient maintenance often lead to growth issues and plant diseases, increasing the need for replacements and preventing your green interior from reaching its full potential. High-quality growing mediums and locally made planters may not be the cheapest options, but they are more reliable, durable, and environmentally responsible. Choosing real, living plants supports wellbeing and is a more ecological alternative to plastic or silk plants.
Maintenance ensures long-lasting greenery
Maintenance is often the last thing people consider when planning beautiful green solutions. Yet professional care is one of the most important steps in creating sustainable interior green solutions. You wouldn’t entrust any of your other investments to a careless asset manager, the same applies to plants.
No plant can thrive without monitoring and proper care. Expert maintenance includes watering, fertilizing, assessing light levels, monitoring growth, supporting the plant, updating the growing medium and planters when needed, and preventing plant diseases and pests. A professional caretaker detects early warning signs and corrects issues before the plant suffers.
Many organizations choose cheaper maintenance because of budget constraints. These contracts may include visits that are too infrequent, too short, or incomplete. Insufficient maintenance inevitably leads to plant health issues. Diseases and pests are a natural part of working with living plants, but a trained professional can manage them effectively before they become an issue. With inadequate maintenance, pests and diseases spread easily. Plant replacements increase overall costs and create unnecessary waste, something that could often have been prevented. The negative effects of cheap maintenance often appear with delay: plants slowly decline, and the issue becomes visible only once a green wall or installation has lost its vitality.
The right level of maintenance ensures longevity and preserves the benefits that greenery is meant to bring to the space. High-quality care provides stable long-term costs and gives customers effortless, beautiful greenery that enhances wellbeing.
If you’re looking for interior green solutions that retain their value and bring beauty to your space for years to come, we’re happy to help assess your current situation and find more sustainable solutions.
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