You don’t have to be skilled at gardening to enjoy the perks. Recently, I was talking on the phone with a friend, and since I have trouble staying still, I began to dust the leaves of my large bird of paradise plant. It felt nice, I thought, as I gently wiped the plant while chatting in my living room. As the sun illuminated each glistening leaf, I felt increasingly serene. I wanted to crawl into the pot and stay there for a bit… Being surrounded by nature is beneficial. Spending time outdoors has been proven to enhance your mood, focus, and mental well-being, among other benefits. Indoor green spaces, no matter how small, also provide advantages for our physical and mental health. According to a review of scientific studies, looking at nature indoors may help reduce your heart rate and blood pressure. Having plants in a hospital room has been found to decrease pain and anxiety in patients. Since we spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, I consulted experts for tips on how to incorporate nature into our homes and work environments. Are you new to indoor gardening? Begin with these three plants. For beginners, some of the top houseplants include pothos, a ZZ plant, and a snake plant, according to Christopher Griffin, who is known on social media as Plant Kween and authored “You Grow, Gurl.” We are experiencing difficulties in accessing the article content. Please turn on JavaScript in your browser settings. Thank you for your patience as we check access.
