Once the pandemic started, many people started to get interested in the idea of either gardening or just owning plants for decoration. Considering the overall mental and physical health benefits, it is not a surprise that the hobby has become more popular over the last couple of years.
The popularity of plants became even more accentuated because of how the pandemic affected working, introducing the idea of working from home as a general day to day experience for many people.
Because of that, most of us get stuck at home typing at our computers! Thus, wanting our workspaces to look a little better by implementing some natural vibes, even if a little, is just our natural desire for the outdoors.
But… Choosing the right plants can be a little complicated, mainly because all plants have different needs, and most of them require a certain level of maintenance and care. So whether we like it or not, we will have to become apprentice gardeners to make sure that our plants remain beautiful, healthy, and consistent.
And in this article, we will try to showcase some of the plants you should be going for and how you should approach the experience!
How Be Engaged Will You?
The most important question you should be asking yourself is how much energy, time and effort you are willing to invest in your plants. More complicated plants require more maintenance and, at times, more money to be taken care of properly. On the same note, some plants don’t require as much maintenance. Thus, assessing your particular take on the matter will make things easier for you!
Let’s take, for example, paddle plants. They are frequently the choice for beginners because of how easy they are to take care of, and the fact that they look very aesthetically pleasing adds a lot of value to them.
On the other hand, we have Pilea peperomioides, which are very extravagant Chinese plants with a unique look and a unique maintenance routine that requires constant wet soil, making it necessary for their owners to water them 2 times. Then, a week to let said soil dry on its own!
Ideally, considering a lot of plants that go for, you should be engaging in some research before choosing a specific plant, based on its looks and maintenance. We can showcase some general rules of thumb to decorate your house as efficiently as possible.
Decorating is a Matter of Positioning!
When we talk about decorating your house or workspace, the positioning will be your biggest asset. Through adequate positioning, you will cover many of your plant’s needs in one go. If the plant requires regular sunlight, positioning near a window or a similar source of sunlight is a must, for example.
On the other hand, if your plant does not need that much sunlight, you can choose its location more freely. If you can, try to pay attention to how sunlight enters your house and check whether you can change the way sunlight interacts with it to decide on an adequate plant for your house.
Over at https://www.wikihow.com/Decorate-With-Houseplants, you can find beneficial advice related to:
● Creating a plant space to facilitate many maintenance aspects related to their care
● How you can fill empty spaces inside of your house while fulfilling specific needs
● How to enhance your workspace visuals with them
Hacks for an Easier Maintenance
Some people might argue that placing a plant in a location that is always in plain sight will make it easier for you to remember to water them if they need it. However, locations you usually visit inside your house are a perfect example.
Some plants might require watering on particular days of the week or day hours. Thus you might want to create a proper calendar or schedule to water them.
I usually create an alarm plan on my computer dedicated solely to watering. I create schedules for all my plants in said plan, and the computer does everything for me. Then, whenever a plant needs watering, my computer will show a little pop-up in the left corner, and I’ll take it as a break from my work!
Why Plants are so Good for a Lot of People
One of the reasons I tried gardening, and why so many people did as well, is because taking care of a plant is often considered a very therapeutic, stress-relieving practice. I, myself, usually deal with a great deal of anxiety. This got even worse when I started working from home since I tend to feel that my job has invaded the safest place on earth for me.
My plants have made safe space comfortable again, and taking care of them helps me eliminate some of the build-up stress I accumulate throughout the day. At the same time, it also refreshes my mind and helps me generate even better ideas for my projects.
On the same note, depression, stress, loneliness, insomnia, and anxiety have become widespread problems since the pandemic. It has been scientifically proven that gardening, meditating, exercising, and owning a pet are excellent ways to deal with them!