Flowers do indeed so the the soul

Flowers do indeed soothe the soul....

Flora and fauna can improve your mental health.

Being surrounded by nature has long been known to boost our mood and ease stress, but what if you could mimic that soothing vibe at home or the workplace? Filling your house with flowers could be the secret to improving your mental health.

As a florist and ex garden centre manager and “Having grown up in a horticultural minded family, being taken to our family allotment and watching Gardens World every Friday”, I’ve been surrounded by flowers and plants all my life and have first-hand experience of how they lift the mood of everyone they surround. There is a consistent link between exposure to flowers and plants and positive psychological health. A walk through a country park, back to basics with your senses embracing nature maybe just what the doctor would order.

Flowers and plants do more than just brighten your room, they can have an uplifting and brightening effect on your mood too. Research has shown that the impact can last for days, proving much more powerful than a bar of chocolate.

Whether in the workplace or in a home office, flowers and plants are proven to improve performance. Enthusiasm, energy and job satisfaction are all reported side effects.

Fresh flowers can ignite creativity. Inspiration, new ideas and the ability to problem solve are all proven, positive effects of plants and flowers in the workplace, generated by a boost in mood and general happiness.

Flowers may indeed soothe the soul…