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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, sick building syndrome accounts for up to 61 billion dollars a year in health costs, productivity and absenteeism. It is an affliction that affects many employees who work indoors in office complexes. Find out how plants are helping overcome this sydnrome.

Indoor plants are not just a quick decorating thing. You need to put some thought into what plants you are going to use. Bright rooms may seem like a wonderful place for indoor plants, however the reality is, many houseplants can encounter leaf scorch from too much sunlight.

Inspiring your interiors with ‘nature’ is in vogue. Today, moss walls have generated great interest, especially within the corporate sector, as it brings a taste of the outdoors in, and generates a calming and indeed mysterious effect. This is now the latest design trend which has hooked millennials.

You want to make your home an Urbane Jungle, with a touch of green to soothe your eyes and relax your mind. Then, you remind yourself that you are a not a green thumb and past history tells you that most of your plants do not survive. This happens to most of us when the wrong plants are chosen. So, even if you are the laziest gardener out there, when it comes to having the healthiest looking indoor plants, here is a list of 6 indoor plants which will thrive!

Picture this scene… A mundane Monday. You are heading to the office with your mind all worked up with the same old stresses, all those workloads, the same boring workspace, the same old-fashion decor in every corner… Cut to the next scene! Voila! There are aesthetically pleasing planters with healthy plants in every nook and corner! Your now ‘green’ workspace seems to be embracing you with open arms… Now you can truly imagine what happens when you find a living working environment where green plants adorn the corners in exciting, modern and even quirky planters that say…’This is a great place to work and feel good’.

Green Walls, Vertical Gardens, Plant walls, Living Walls, Evergreen Garden Walls, Vertical Plant Walls. Call it whatever you like! All these epithets are the new definitions of the soothing green interiors which are sought after in today’s office space. They are the latest trends owing to their mind-calming effects on people, especially the office worker!

In our previous articles, we spoke about understanding what mosses actually are, how they can be used in modern office spaces and old traditions for using moss. Now, we would like to introduce you to why moss is so much more than just a wonderful wall of soft green luxuriance. Moss is biophilic. This means that it actually has a positive effect on anyone who comes within its vicinity. Although it’s preserved, it has the same biophilic effects as living plants!

So, you live in the city and don’t have much space. Don’t leave it up to farmers and plant cultivators to be composting. Don’t add more waste to our landfill. Don’t miss out on the best food for your plants. Being eco-friendly in your apartment isn't as hard as you may think. Starting a compost is one way you can do your part and gain benefits for your small space.

When you are entrusted with the job of decorating a corporate indoor plantscape, you need to make sure it doesn’t just look great…but that it will last the distance. There are so many plants to choose from, but for those who want some bright colours in the mix…you might want to look at flowers. The first thing on your agenda would be the selection of species for this design.

Vertical gardens and green walls have become a trend in recent years, but many small businesses miss out, thinking the cost is out of their reach. Utilizing vertical gardens makes sense for occupants who lack the necessary space for large plants and this is especially true for offices, where in spite of the space constraint people would like some greenery inside their offices.