Well Being, Nature & House Plants

Access to nature and being in green spaces are important and essential for our overall well-being. Did you know by being in nature - could help to improve your physical health, mood and well-being? Yes, it is true! By simply walking through a park, hiking on a trail or spending time in a garden can help to boost your overall mood. 

Here are three easy ways to incorporate nature into your home to improve your overall wellbeing. 

• House Plants 

House plants are an easy way to incorporate nature into your home. Research has shown that indoor plants help to purify the air and reduce stress. There are many different types of plants you can choose from - the Pothos and Spider plant are easy house plants to take care of and don’t require a lot of tender loving care. 

• Create a Balcony Garden 

Consider creating a balcony garden with potted flowers, herbs and aromatherapy plants. Taking care of your balcony garden has similar health benefits to spending time in a public garden space. It helps to reduce irritability and increase positive feelings and calmness. 

• Grow Your Own Herb Garden 

Here are a few benefits of creating your own herb garden. 

• Benefit of having a plant in your home. 

• Create amazing dishes by using fresh herbs to add to your meals or when cooking. 

• Helps save money on your grocery bill 

Similar to indoor plants there are a variety of different herbs you can grow indoor. It would be helpful to do a bit of research to find out which herbs would grow best in your home. For example, if your apartment has a lot of natural light some herbs may thrive in this space while others would do better in minimal lighting.

Article by: Lavlet Forde @lovesimplyfashiontravel