I have a soft spot for nature. I believe natural landmarks, parks, and plants should be preserved for a better and cleaner environment. I do my part in reusing and recycling. And since it's Summer, I even started planting fruits and flowers. Plants gives off oxygen which is essential to us since we need it to live. So incorporating nature and plants into our living spaces is quite resourceful. Putting these in houses not only creates cleaner, purer living spaces but surprisingly plants eliminate indoor chemical vapors such as formaldehyde found in many building materials. If you aren't familiar with formaldehyde, it's a colorless gas that in the long run can cause respiratory problems. So you see that having plants in your living space creates cleaner air thus encouraging a healthier you.
Plants literally make your house come alive! They not only make your living space look bigger and brighter, but they purifies the air creating cleaner fresher air. The key to having plants in your living space is moderation. I think that is key to everything. You don't want to be too greedy and ruin a good thing. Limiting the amounts of plants in your living space can greatly reduce your chances of becoming a hoarder. Even though plants are good for you and the environment, hoarding is never a good thing.
Tabletop Plants
My favorite place indoor for plants is on tabletops. I personally have a few plants on my kitchen counter and on various tables around the house. They sure liven up every room and my daily life. They are the best investment in accessory. The bring a sense of life to an otherwise ordinary room. Accessorizing your desks or tables with living plants will open your minds and make you feel lighter and happier. Don't restrict nature to the outdoors. Bring the outdoors inside for an all day happy feeling.
Wall Plants
Check out this DIY hanging planter from
A Beautiful Mess Blog. Even though this was created for the outdoors, the same rules apply if you want to use this for indoors. Hanging baskets have always been one of my favorites. The only problem I have with these are the prices. They can be pretty pricey, especially if you want the good quality ones. Hanging baskets can act like picture frames. They decorate and add character to your living space thus enlivening them and making your place more "homely." There are so many advantages in putting plants indoors. Whether it's for decorative or health reasons, plants are living entities and should be treated as such. They're kind of like pets, but are easier and cheaper to take care of. The best part is that they're static and don't do their business all over the place. So go out and buy an indoor plant, you're not only helping the environment, but you're also helping yourself and your health!
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