How Do They Help?
Air Quality
Plants pull about 87% of harmful airborne chemicals and pollutants that find themselves stuck in your home, while releasing oxygen, which leaves your air cleaner to breathe. As well as absorbing toxins and releasing oxygen, plants and flowers increase humidity, which is good for the skin and your breathing.
Productivity and Creativity
We've established that plants and flowers reduce stress, but did you realise that this reduction in stress levels links to higher levels of productivity? Less stress means you feel more content and more willing to tackle any tasks that are on your long list of "To-Dos". In addition to this, you're often likely to feel more creative around all things floral which, again, increases productivity. Living and working alongside greenery shifts the brain into a different processing mode, in which tasks are likely to be carried out more accurately and boost the memory and attention span of someone by at least 20%
Mental Health
People that live around nature are often happier. Plants help us in feeling less trapped, and give us a sense of being out in the open and create a sense of peace in the home. Plants and flowers also help to evoke compassion in people as they are caring for something that relies on them and the longer we see foliage and flowers living, the more satisfied we are, and the quicker we jump to google to find answers when they wilt.
Physical Health
Keeping plants and flowers gives your immune system a real boost without you even realising. They release phytoncides and other positive chemicals to aid in relaxation, in turn improving your immune system. It's a subtle bonus, but you'll really appreciate it when you don't suffer as much during cold and flu season!
