Benefits of having indoor plants

If you are thinking about sprucing up your home, office or new home office, consider adding a few plants. There are many physical and mental benefits that most people are unaware of that come with having indoor plants around. According to WebMD, some benefits include:

• Improving air quality by soaking up pollutants and excess moisture.
• Providing a calming effect, which in return helps you focus.
• Learning to nurture a live plant improves mental health by lowering anxiety.

If having to keep a plant alive seems somewhat intimidating, check out these helpful tips for choosing the best plants for your lifestyle.

– Katie Householder, The OJT 100