In today's fast-paced world, we often spend our lives connected to technology in sterile indoor shelters built for efficiency and functionality and disconnected from the natural world. What are the effects, and how can design and Horticultural Therapy work together to...
Now is the time to enlist our plant experts for support! Whether you are in the phase of educating a client on the extensive return of investing in a biophilic designed patioscape or already creating a construction plan, partnering early on in a project with the...
Discovering the Role of AWE in Biophilic Design and Well-being The key to better understanding why nature feeds our soul is in the science of biophilia. While traced back as far as ancient Greece, the actual study of biophilia is relatively new. Breakthroughs in the...
The Benefits of Plant Walls Plant walls are striking and memorable. But there’s more to them than photo backdrops and “Instagrammable” content, much more. They improve air quality, reduce noise levels, and provide a calming backdrop to any environment. They work hard...
Understanding how your plants work can keep them healthy. And, honestly, we find it so fascinating -- it’s why we do what we do! Caring for plants doesn’t take a green thumb, just understanding them better does. Let’s start with the basics. Through photosynthesis,...
The connection between nature and well-being is no longer a theory. Harvard physician Eva M. Selhub said, “Nature stimulates reward neurons in your brain. It turns off the stress response, which means you have lower cortisol levels, lower heart rate and blood...
House plants allow us to bring the outside in. For many, being close to nature is calming and influences our mental state. Plants purify the air and reduce the number of harmful substances that we breathe in. They can help turn a house into a home and create a...
In the heart of the downtown Scottsdale entertainment district is the Senna House Scottsdale hotel, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. A self-proclaimed urban oasis, this boutique hotel created its relaxing environment with the help of Plant Solutions. Senna...
We’re all looking for ways to be less stressed – yoga, meditation, you name it. What if we told you that being around plants was a proven way to relax? A study in 2003 by Nancy Wells and Gary Evans found that stress was lower among children that spent more time in...
Expert advice from our pros on how to get rid of pests on household plants without using harmful pesticides Discovering pests on your interior or exterior plants can be both disappointing and frustrating, leaving you to wonder how you can save them. The good news is...