As the agency’s “resident plant lady” I feel it is my duty to share that January 10th is known as Houseplant Appreciation Day! No, really? The day was established in 2012 by The Gardener’s Network, where home gardening is their main focus. It is to remind people of the benefits of houseplants. I truly believe that anyone can grow and maintain houseplants; I have several co-workers who’ve “taken the plunge”. Need some more inspiration? Below is a list of some of the benefits of houseplants courtesy of Swansons Nursery.
· Plants like the Peace Lily and Spider plant can remove toxins from the air
· They can increase humidity and even reduce dust up to 20% by releasing water vapor
· Proximity to plants helps to improve concentration and elevate your mood
· Studies have found that when people were exposed to indoor plants in their office space, their work performance improved
· There is even scientific evidence that being around plants can reduce blood pressure and heart rate as well
So, on this Houseplant Appreciation Day, take a moment to marvel at nature at its finest and that you played a significant part in it. Not a plant person, make this the day you go out and get started. One tip…better to underwater than overwater. Now…get growing!
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