I was at Wal-Mart with my girlfriend yesterday at she wanted to look at flowers. I usually use this time to drift away in my thoughts, wondering who will win the NBA's Eastern Conference this year or thinking about what I'd order at Subway if I had unlimited funds. Well this case was different, because as I spotted a sale sticker. Tomato plants were on sale. They looked weak and on their last leg, but I started to wonder if I should buy these desperate food providers anyway. I realized that at the very least they'd spice up my apartment, and at the very most, I'd be chowing on some delicious red tomatoes. I got home and with some help from the girlfriend I had my tomato plants in some tasty soil and picked some nice sunny spots to let my handywork take hold. I felt great, like I had accomplished something major, simply by bringing a couple plants into my home. I watered them the next morning and couldn't help but smile about it. I felt quite good and decided to look into the benefits of putting flowers or plants in the home. Is there anything that the average guy could gain from placing a nice green organism in their house, other than looking like you have a sensitive side when your woman sees what you've done.
According to Flower Works UK, researchers have proven flowers to have numerous positive effects. The researchers found that those participating in the study were generally happier after introducing plant life to the home, and the research also suggested that people even had strengthened relationships with family and friends thanks to flowers. So flowers might even make you more social!
The study also suggested that plants in the workplace could increase problem solving and creativity. As far as I'm concerned, maybe a plant on my computer desk could help me get my next few assignments done better and faster, so I think I'm going to try that out. The Society of American Florists back up these claims as well, showing that flowers and plants can really be beneficial to your home.
Some plants can even be good for your home in general. According to sixwise.com, a NASA study shows that some plants can increase air quality in your home. The site also notes a University of Agriculture in Norway study that says plants can even help people fight off colds and sore throats. So what are some good plants for your home? Well sixwise.com offers a list of the top nine plants to bring home with you. This list includes ivy, ficus, peace lillies, ferns, and palms.
For more on this subject you can also check out the book http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0140262431/sixwisecom-20 by B.C. Wolverton.
*Photos by Anne Tarket, used with permission
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