The healing power of plants

Cold can winter months of the year (especially right after Christmas vacation), shall be a Let-down. Many feel that the Let-down is a direct result of just completing an exciting, entertaining holiday and a return to the less exciting "norm". I am sure there is a lot of truth to think, but another factor is also responsible for this decline in enthusiasm. Separation from gardening and just outside in the fresh air and welcome the Sun is also partly responsible. At least it is for me.

I admit dagdrømmeri on warm, sunny days, where every time I leave the House, or return to it, I'm greeted by sweet fragrances in flowering shrubs, and security patches of vivid colors. I remember picking the sun-warmed tomatoes to eat fresh and cutting bunches of lavender to adorn my kitchen table. I remember waking at dawn to the sound of a dozen birds running their greetings to each other.

Back to reality. It is winter now. The dawn comes much later than in the days of the summer, and there is no happy birds running to welcome the new day. Neither are there fragrant shrubs or in front of the flowers. There are instead many gloomy skies and snow covered yards. It is the perfect recipe for a winter Let-down.

However, there are ways to combat winter offensive. Plants in all their varieties offer a greater uplift, both mentally and physically. It is proven that plants can help liberate environment dirty air.
When temperatures dipped and dwellings must have ovens running for a good portion of each day and night, air can be stale and even unhealthy. Plants are a great way to combat this problem.

Da maintain plants within a home environment is often quite different than that required for their survival of doors, it's helpful to know which plants are the hardiest. All plants require an appropriate amount of light, water, nutrients from the soil and a correct temperature range. Some, but will accept much more latitude in their demands. The following plants are hardy enough for almost anyone to care.

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria) have long, pointed leaves that can reach up to 4 ft. high.
2. Aglaoenema-plant makes good in low-light
3. Drecaena-these are a very tough, slow-growing plant with large leaves
4. Pothos wine-they come in a yellowish leaves black or a dark green. Hardy.
5. Philodendron-these may come into an upright black or as a wine.
6. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) is very hardy and known for the air cleaning capacity
7. arrowhead Plant (Syngonium)-leaves are arrowhead-shaped, it is therefore the name.
8. Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia) this plant is lovely and distinctive, but also toxic.
9. Palm-many plant varieties which can be grown effectively indoors i.e., bamboo
10. Jade plant-needs a fair amount of light but is drought tolerant.

Select one of these (or many other varieties) to clean air in your home and lighten your outline in the process. Be sure to avoid dumb cane, if you have small children.