Why have plants? | Gardening On

Carnation flower

carnation flower

Gardening is a fascinating world that allows you not only to get closer to nature learning all its secrets, but also It has many benefits. We live in an increasingly urbanized world, where concrete destroys the green spaces that remain. In order not to get too far from it, there is nothing like having a few potted plants.

Taking care of them is a wonderful experience, since it will allow you to disconnect from the routine. But, Why have plants?

They are decorative

Red gerbera flower

Red Gerbera flower

There are an infinity of varieties of plants. Trees, shrubs, palms, seasonal flowers, perennials, bulbous, aquatic, creepers… Included in these large groups, there are many species with an important ornamental value, so can be used to decorate the interior of the home, balcony or garden depending on the space we have and the rusticity of each plant.

They relax us

Prunus cherry leaves

Prunus cerasus leaves

Observing them every day, inspecting their leaves, seeing how they change over the weeks and months, is something that reassures us. In doing so, allows us to lead a better lifebeing able to face problems in another, calmer way.

Reduce noise

Tall cypress hedge

Tall cypress hedge

Plants, especially tall and bushy ones, have an impressive anti-noise effect. If we want to have a garden isolated from outside sounds, there is nothing like having a tall coniferous hedge. Surely, when they grow up, we will notice the difference .

Improve air quality

Ornamental plants in garden

Ornamental plants in garden

Plant leaves absorb harmful gases and increase humidity in the airwhich serves to regulate the temperature a long the whole year. For this reason, it is very important to have plants in urban areas.

They favor work and study

Dypsis indoorsDypsis indoors

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Having plants in the office or in the rooms helps us concentrate, since they are able to reduce stress. Thus, we can be more concentrated, which increases productivity.

Do you know other benefits of plants?

Why have plants? | Gardening On

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