Growing plants in your house is a terrific idea for a variety of reasons, both obvious and not so obvious! As we move into a new month, now is the time to bring the outdoors in. There are plenty of benefits of adopting or growing a plant, and we are here to share a few of our favourite.

• Plants have a natural power to clean and purify the air, especially in enclosed spaces with little airflow, like our homes. While all plants do a great job cleaning the air, some plants do it better than others. Check out this link to find out the 20 best air purifying plants for your home.
• Plants act as natural mood-boosters through the experience of watering and taking care of your plant, and as little as looking at them grow. It allows you to connect with nature away from all the stresses of life and help uplift your mood.
• No space is off-limits for your plants to live. Be creative and add some greenery to your kitchen, hallways, balcony, and even your bathroom! If you have a kitchenette- small plants such as aloes, cacti, and succulents can bring character to your space. Do not be afraid to experiment with a single large-leafed plant in your living room; You will be surprised at how this statement piece transforms your living area into a beautiful oasis.
• If you want a fun DIY, check out this link with step-by-step instructions on how to make a terrarium! A terrarium is a collection of small, decorative plants growing in an enclosed environment. The best part about a DIY terrarium is that you get to create something one-of-a-kind.

This Spring/Summer season is certainly different this year. We hope we encouraged you to bring more greenery indoors and to help create your healing oasis.

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