Consider artificial azaleas, pansies, geranium and ferns in locations with poor sunlight for an instant splash of color! Artificial flowers and plants are simple to plant--just stick in the ground! You can place mulch around them to add to the visual effect as well. Although flowers are generally color-fast and won't fade too much over time, the same may not be true to artificial foliage, as it may loose its green coloration sooner. Try spraying your plants with a sealer and UV protector, typically available at hardware stores in the paint department. This will definitely preserve greenery coloring much longer.
Silk flowers are also a great alternative for areas frequented by wild life. Artificial cabbages (kale) work fantastically in areas where deer roam.
