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The Health Benefits of House Plants
As a huge advocate for houseplants, - my living rooms - and kitchen are filled with them. My living room is a jungle, and I love it! - Surrounding a living space with plants offers many benefits, which segue to mental and physical health. An Aid For Seasonal Depression - When blankets of snow cover the landscape, many struggle to be released from Winter’s firm depressive grip. Seasonal depression prevalence...
December 17, 2022
4 Plants That Help You Sleep Better
Getting a good night’s rest is part of staying healthy, but not everyone is able to get the ZZZZZs they need. You can keep certain plants in your room to help make the atmosphere more serene and peaceful to help you get better sleep. Plants make the oxygen we breathe and almost any can be a great addition to the bedroom. There are 4 plants in particular that are good at helping you sleep better. Jasmine...
August 24, 2022
10 Air Purifying Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can be one of the biggest nuisances at home. Thankfully, there are a number of air purifying plants that repel mosquitoes while cleaning the air. Basil - Basil is one of the few herbal air purifying plants that repel mosquitoes. Its strong and rich aroma reduces the carbon dioxide in the air and drives mosquitoes away. You can place basil in a pot in your backyard or in your kitchen. Though...
July 19, 2022
Could Buying Houseplants Improve Our Health?
Houseplants can improve more than the appearance of a home. In general, -houseplants- remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and increase humidity levels, although effectiveness can vary depending on the types of plants and lighting conditions. Other plants are good to have around due to individual medicinal properties. This can reduce asthma, headaches and other symptoms related to high particulate...
November 29, 2019
Healthy Foods That Are Easy to Grow Anywhere
Growing a full, fruitful garden can take immense time and dedication. Not to mention, it can take years of practice to understand what types of plants are best in each climate, when to plant them, if they should be grown from seeds, etc. Luckily, some fruit, veggie, and herb plants actually grow well under almost any circumstances. Some plants are amazingly hearty and will bear produce all year round...
March 31, 2016