Design your way to less stress...

Are you feeling the need to escape to nature a little more these days? Our bodies crave a connection with nature. It helps to reduce mental fatigue and stress while increasing relaxation. 

Talk about a Win Win right there!

There are many ways that we can bring the great outdoors indoors. One tip is to strategically add plants to your home.

The benefits of plants in your home…

• Clean indoor air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity, and producing oxygen

• Proven to reduce stress as well as fatigue

• Improves your mood and creative abilities

• Boosts work performance and ability to hold your concentration

• Improves your skin; the humidity keeps your skin glowing

Indoor plants are also one of the easiest ways to enhance the Feng Shui in your space. In the words of Ashlina Kaposta an Interior Design and Feng Shui expert, our bodies crave a connection with nature. It helps to reduce mental fatigue and stress while increasing relaxation and self-esteem.; plants represent the Wood Element. Wood brings an energy of growth and vibrancy to any space. It is associated with Spring and inspires new beginnings, new life, and new growth. It can also inspire compassion, kindness, and flexibility. (something the year 2020 needs more of, am I right?) 

These plants are a shoo-in even if you don’t have a green thumb!

Snake Plants 

Snake plants serve as air purifiers that absorb toxins and airborne pollutants, working hard to cleanse your air and mind during the day and night. Besides, these plants are super resilient and one of the easiest to take care of.

Devil’s Vine or Devil’s Ivy 

This plant almost impossible to kill, and it stays green even when kept in the dark. It is sometimes mistakenly labeled as a Philodendron in plant stores and is commonly known as a money plant in many parts of the Indian subcontinent. It rarely flowers.

Visit your nearest Garden Store to find out more about the best house plants for your home!