With modernist styles coming into greater popularity, many people are starting to notice the trend of stark offices spaces. Office managers and designers are constantly looking to strike the right balance between a work space that is pleasant but also one that helps maximize productivity. As such, offices in recent years have become uncluttered, minimalist spaces in […]
There is a good chance you’re well versed with the importance of greenery in the wild, and all the great things that plants do for humans and our world’s ecosystems. However, while you might like seeing plants indoors, you might not realize that they are constantly offering a range of benefits beyond simply adding to […]
Interested in growing your own food for your family or helping feed the needy in your area? Starting a community garden is a great way to help your community and to learn about growing food, irrigation, organic growing and most anything to do with gardening. A community garden is any piece of land gardened by […]
Interested in attracting hummingbirds to your yard? The ruby-throated hummingbird is most predominant in two-thirds of North America. During the winter months you can find them from southern Mexico to Costa Rica. Each spring the species arrives in the Gulf Coast by early March and spends the next 2 months migrating north to arrive in […]
For those with green thumbs, space really is the final frontier. In any environment, gardening has its challenges, but it’s especially difficult in places that lack gravity. Nevertheless, some astronauts are now growing plants and, in the process, discovering methods that may someday be used in other galaxies. Horticultural Breakthroughs The International Space Station (ISS) […]
Fine hotels stir emotions and create a warm, inviting environment for their guests and visitors. All hoteliers understand the importance of using flowers and plants to achieve a perceived level of quality and create warmth and interest within their hotels. Vibrant centerpieces and well-manicured foliage create an immediate impact on the guest experience, and hotels […]
Indoor plants make you happy. They also can improve your health. Studies have shown that indoor plants boost productivity, reduce stress levels and trigger the biophilic response in people who work and live with healthy indoor plants within their enclosed spaces. The “biophilia hypothesis” suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with […]