Growing Your Own Fresh Air

The perfect way to grow your own fresh air is to keep plants around you. Whether you are looking for a plant for your home or office, or the amount of space you have available and what your preference is, you can choose from a wide variety of plants that are available. Here’s why you should get some plants and how to go about choosing them.

What are the benefits of having a plant?

• Fresh air: Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen into the air. Since we require oxygen to breathe and too much carbon dioxide in the air is harmful to us, having plants around helps us breathe easier.

• Humidity: Everybody knows that plants need to be watered, but most people don’t realize that plants release most of that water back into the air, increasing the humidity levels. Higher humidity levels help to prevent respiratory ailments and problems related to dry skin.

• Purification: Plants purify the air around us, by absorbing the chemicals and toxins in the air around us. This is especially useful in big cities or in modern air-conditioned offices where there is no ventilation.

• Mood and concentration: Plants help you to focus and concentrate better on whatever task you are doing. They also have physiological benefits, uplifting your mood and lowering the risk of depression.

• Herbs, fruits and vegetables: If you have enough space at home, you can grow your own herbs, fruits and vegetables. Whether you have just one tomato plant or an entire garden of fruits and vegetables, you will feel a unique satisfaction at growing and eating your own produce.

What are the types of plants?

• Decorative plants: These plants are usually purchased for their aesthetic appeal, to add some ornamentation to an indoor or outdoor space. Ficus, ivy and palms are some examples of decorative plants.

• Indoor plants: Indoor plants are used to brighten up homes and office spaces. They not only purify the air and make it cleaner to breathe, but they help relieve depression and promote wellbeing as well. Aglaonema, caladium and dracaena are some examples of indoor plants.

• Flowering plants: Flowering plants are grown using seeds, so they generally require a garden to be grown. Roses, jasmine and gerbera are some examples of flowering plants.

If you decide that you would like to keep some plants at home or in your workplace, you should contact a nursery and find out what options they have. They will be able to guide you as to which plants will suit your needs the best. Make sure that you find out all the instructions on how to take care of your plant and then don’t forget to follow them!

Source: healthmeup.com