5 Reasons to Fill Your Life With Houseplants

If you find your home, yard or office needs a certain “something” to make it perfect, it’s hard to find something more cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing than arranging some houseplants around you. But did you also know there are some verified physical and psychological benefits from doing this?

1. Plants are known to make healthier spaces for people to inhabit by helping to purify the air. Research by NASA suggests that common houseplants are able to remove pollutants like benzene and trichloroethylene by absorbing them through their leaves.

2. Although some types of houseplants may need a lot of work, many people find these duties relaxing as it forces them to slow down and tend to things. Doing short-term tasks like watering, or clipping leaves also provides a short break away from technology like email or texts and social media, which can help maintain your focus and problem-solving capabilities.

3. Another major reason for indoor gardeners to love houseplants is that they bring a touch of nature to the home, which naturally boosts feelings of satisfaction and happiness, thus creating a more positive state of mind, according to research from the Journal of Physiological Anthropology.

4. Prior medical research indicates that growing herb gardens and house plants can address the symptoms and anxieties associated with attention disorders like ADD and ADHD. The Journal of Environmental Psychology suggests that exposure to houseplants in the immediate environment can lower levels of mental fatigue while improving cognitive functions.

5. Doing daily tasks while taking care of plants have been shown to boost mood, increase focus and concentration, and positively impact your productivity in other areas, such as your work environment, according to published research by the University of Exeter.

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