Tag: Houseplants

Our lungs keep us breathing, and we often tend to ignore our lung health. Most of the time, we are ignorant of how to...

To fight anxiety, surround yourself with stress-busting plants. Herbs like lavender, rosemary, and clary sage release calming aromas and slow down the nervous system. You can also adopt air-purifying ones like snake plants, rubber plants, golden pothos, Janet Craig, and peace lilies that will make you feel better by filtering out chemicals from synthetic materials. If you love bright colors, gerbera daisies will instantly brighten up your home.

Plants make the air around us cleaner and fresher, and make our houses look more attractive! But, most urban homes today are poorly ventilated, and do not have access to direct sunlight. Hence, before purchasing a plant, it is essential to ensure that it can survive in low-light conditions. Here are 6 houseplants, such as the Peace Lily and Heartleaf, that can not only survive in poorly ventilated areas, but also bloom to produce bright, colorful flowers and berries!

It is a pleasure to watch your munchkin grow into a toddler. Now, they can sit without support and are trying to stand or...

According to the OPAL scale, indoor plants have been graded from least allergic to most allergic. Many of us have adopted the practice of keeping indoor plants, however, it's important to do that with adequate awareness. Common and attractive plants like chrysanthemums, ficus, and many more can trigger dangerous allergic reactions

Home is supposed to be a safe haven – a place where we all expect to relax. But the busy schedule we have today...

Vertical gardening is a great way to save space and utilize the walls. You can choose from a variety of plants and build your own vertical garden, indoor or outdoor. Vertical garden can act as a pest repellent, vertical garden can also be a source of fresh and organic vegetables and herbs.

There’s no denying spring cleaning is a daunting task. All the clutter and dirt that has accumulated can often seem to get the better...

Plants make great decorations for your home, but since they are living and breathing beings, they are beaming with energy. This energy of theirs can be used to energize your home, harmonize the five elements of nature, attract love, and improve the learning abilities of young children. You need to make sure you choose the right plants and place them in the correct locations.

Your home is a private space where you relax and unwind. While you can spend your time and energy on interior decor, making plants an integral part of that decor can have multifold benefits if you choose the right plants. This article lists 7 plants that not only look great but also refresh and purify your indoor environment.

The first time out in my swimsuit last summer, I was self-conscious for a whole new reason. It wasn't about my stomach or how...

Bathroom plants are not just for decoration. They also absorb organic air pollutants emitted by household stuff like cooking fuel or detergents. The top choices are spider plant, peace lily, and aloe vera which remove carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde, respectively, from the air. Other options are Boston ferns and orchids. All 5 require low light, high humidity, and minimal care.

If you think you are safe from pollution and toxins while staying indoors, you better think again. Though it is not obvious, you are...

Ever wonder about the air you breathe at home? If you haven't, here's news for you. The air you breathe at home can seriously...

Here's a challenging set of exercises that combine running and walking along with strength exercises. Focused on building cardio endurance that are clubbed with very short intervals of isometric stability holds. A word of caution these will get tough as the heart rate increases.