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Healthy Plants, Healthy Us
In addition to being an interesting decorative element, house plants are good for us. Studies have shown that people are more productive and less stressed when they work within sight of an indoor plant. Other benefits can include purifying the air, raising humidity (definitely a benefit in our dry Montana climate!), and improving sleep.
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Herbs: They’re what’s for dinner
Plants can also be delicious. A window box of fresh herbs is eye-catching, smells delicious, and makes adding fresh flavor to a bowl of pasta a snap. Herbs are generally hardy plants, especially mint, thyme, chives, and sage, so they’re a good starting place if you’re prone to a black thumb instead of a green one.
Where to put your pots
Natural light through a window isn’t as strong as outdoor sunlight, but you still need to pay attention to what kind of light is coming through your windows. Most plants have a tag indicating what kind of light they prefer:
Bright light plants, such as aloe vera, a snake plant, or hibiscus, do best in windows with southern or western exposure, where they’ll get sun all day.
Indirect light plants, such as african violets, ficus, and many ferns, like east-facing windows, or spots out of direct light in sunnier rooms.
Low light plants, which include spider plants, pothos, and snake plants, do best in north-facing rooms and just about any room in the winter.
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We love the light, too
Natural light isn’t just good for our house plants. Studies have shown that natural light boosts our vitamin D storage, boosts our moods, improves sleep, and makes us more productive. So, if you have good natural light and plants in your workspace, you’re basically unstoppable!
Pull back the curtains, pick out a couple favorite house plants at your local nursery, and soak in the wonderful spring light.
Cover photo: Juniper Bay Road, Somers, MT
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