Plants are more than "just a pretty face". There are numerous benefits we gain from the simple presence of plants in our lives. Here are a few fun facts about plants; you may have heard them already but always worth being reminded.

Plants refresh the air we breathe! They take in carbon dioxide which we emit during breathing and in turn release oxygen for us to breathe. Plants Detoxify! NASA research proves that plants extract pollutants in the air acting as a cost effective, environmentally friendly, natural air purification system removing Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC’s) like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene found in paints, detergents, tobacco smoke, etc. Plants have psychological benefits! Studies have proven that plants make you happier, less stressed, and more productive when in a greener, more natural environment.

The healthier you keep your plant, the more purifying it will be. There are many benefits plants bring to our own lives. They offer us an improved quality of life; it only makes sense to take them up on that offer. Look for some of these air purifying and stress relieving plants at your local garden center: 1) Areca Palm, 2) Rubber Plant, 3)English Ivy, 4)Robellini Palm, 5)Boston Fern, 6)Peace Lily, 7)Corn Plant, 8)Golden Pothos, 9)Kimberly Fern, 10)Chrysanthemum