I've never purchased an artificial plant before but did so because I have a toddler and he pulls the leaves off things plus a newborn in the way so won't have much time for gardening. I did a lot of research and while Evergreen Trees and Shrubs seemed a bit pricey I thought it would be worth it for decent quality - I really didn't want anything looking too obviously fake. Unfortunately that is what I got however. I bought the outdoor potted grass plant - the grass is clearly plastic and so shiny that it catches the sun. Can't think if any real plants or grass that do that to such an extent. I've not returned it because at 36 weeks pregnant it's too heavy and I don't have time but I'm disappointed and won't be purchasing again.