Hello World! Welcome Friends! Do you think that having a home garden is just for experts? Or that you don’t have time to look after plants? Is your default answer “why bother?” when someone asks about growing something? Allow me to change your mind! Have a look at these five reasons why you should grow plants at home!
1. Stunning Decoration
Very few decorative elements are as versatile as plants. There are never two identical plants, not even if they are the same kind. Plants come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. You can have a palm tree in a corner or a tiny succulent on your desk, and both add a touch of green to your life!
Use plants to decorate your house and to compliment the furniture. And if palms or large plants are too much right now, you can always start small, with a hanging plant or a cactus in a pot!
2. Health Benefits
Many plants that you can grow in the house also have benefits for your health. A number of them remove toxins from the air you breathe, while others keep insects or rodents away. One of the best-known plants with a wide range of health benefits is Aloe Vera. It can act as a soothing gel on rashes and burns, it is great for acne prevention and treatment. And did you know that it can even help with digestion?
Read more about Aloe Vera benefits here! Don’t forget to ask your doctor before using Aloe as a homemade treatment for anything!
3. Turn a House into a Home
A patch of green in a dull, empty apartment can be the first step toward turning a house into a welcoming home. Plants need time, love, and dedication to keep them healthy. However, this is not a wasted investment. These green friends can be very generous. In exchange for your commitment, they bring you a fresh breeze of nature. On top of that, your visitors will surely be impressed.
4. Fresh Condiments
Here is another reason to grow plants in your house: their taste! Growing a bunch of herbs in pots means you always have fresh condiments on hand when you need them for cooking. You can place them on a nearby window sill or anywhere in the kitchen where they can catch enough light.
Dried rosemary, thyme, basil, or even chili peppers are available in every store, but nothing replaces the taste of the fresh ones. It’s also an element of pride in growing your own spices. And when you are asked about your secret ingredient, you can show people the greens you’ve been growing. You can even try to branch out and grow tomatoes or bell peppers in larger pots!
5. Easy Companions
If you live alone, you probably wished at some point to have another being with you, something or someone to care for and look after. Well, the clear answer would be to rescue a pet, but many buildings and apartments do not allow tenants to keep animals in their homes. However, there are no rules against keeping plants!
Allow yourself to spend a few minutes every day pruning, watering, talking, and looking after your plants. You will feel your mood brighten considerably! Besides, there are a bunch of added benefits. A potted plant will not wake you up at the crack of dawn, be it rain or sun, asking to be taken for a walk, nor will it have any of the destructive behaviors of pets.
Green is Our Favorite Color
Well, are you convinced? Will you bring some greens in your life now? There is always a reason to grow plants in your house. Let us know in the comments which argument convinced you and what plant you want to get! Also, feel free to extend our list with more reasons that you find important!
Click the links below for any posts you have missed:
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Everything you Need to Know About Growing Grass
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