What is Interior Landscaping?

9 May | Design & Installation, FAQs

Interior landscaping is the art of designing, installing, and caring for plants in an enclosed environment. It creates an overall pleasant environment by using natural colors, focal points, ornaments, and sculptural elements. The indoor space gets “landscaped” by adding plants and planters to soften the angles of the room or to accentuate an architectural feature.

Landscaping is a word that most likely makes you think of the outdoors. Enhancing outdoor space by adding plants, flowers, or other natural structures to improve the appearance and curb appeal is landscaping.

People like landscaping in general because nature gives off a serene experience and is visually pleasing. With interior landscaping, you don’t have to go outside to feel the benefits of nature. Using living plants and artistic designs interior landscaping can create a natural environment that feels good to be around.

When you visit the mall, hotel lobbies, atriums, or upscale office buildings you probably notice greenery as part of the design. The possibilities with interior landscaping are endless and will enhance your business and bring out your brand and personality.

Photo of a beautiful interior landscape within an office atrium.
Interior landscaping offers more than just aesthetic appeal; it provides numerous physical and mental health benefits

Benefits of Interior Landscaping

Interior landscaping will beautify your space but also brings many physical and mental health benefits. Plants, trees, and nature are essential to our ecosystem because they produce more oxygen-rich air by removing carbon dioxide. Adding this design to your business will improve the indoor air quality by making it more oxygen-rich and eliminating harmful toxins. Plants will also help you save on energy costs because they keep the air temperature down and naturally increase humidity.

Office workers enjoying the interior landscaped atrium.
Employees in plant-filled spaces experience reduced absenteeism, quicker recovery from illnesses, and fewer minor ailments.

Being around nature has been proven to reduce stress and increase productivity amongst employees while creating a happier environment overall. Because plants make you feel calmer and more comfortable, employees who work in a natural environment have reduced absenteeism, reduced discomfort from minor ailments, and recover quicker from illnesses. Interior landscaping also reduces background noise improving concentration.

When used in a retail setting, adding interior landscaping has been shown to increase the time shoppers spend in the store by half an hour. The more time people spend in a store, the more money they tend to spend.

Costs of Interior Landscaping

Costs vary based on the project size and scope and could be anywhere from $1000 to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Monthly maintenance fees begin at $150.

Paying for maintenance is a hassle-free way to guarantee your investment. A horticultural expert will provide all of the necessary care for your plants and replace them when needed.

If you are considering bringing interior landscaping to your business, call us today to set up a consultation. One of our plant experts will come to your location to evaluate the space and the environment to help determine a design. They will assess the unique conditions of your space to decide which plants will work best.

When you come to us for your interior landscaping needs, we are with you from step one. From designing to installing to maintenance, you can rely on the experts to protect your investment.

A team of horticultural experts installing plants in a commercial setting.
If you’re considering bringing interior landscaping to your business, contact us today for a consultation.

Where can I find the best Interior Landscaping

Plant Solutions provides the best plant installation service around Phoenix, Arizona. We have been leaders in plant design since 1981. We value education, and our employees are highly trained in horticultural services. Because of this, we can offer quick turn around and have a high level of customer satisfaction.

Interior landscaping will benefit your business in many ways. It is a cost-effective way to improve the look of your interior. Having an eye-catching design will improve your employees’ satisfaction with their job and provide a more comfortable environment for customers. These factors will help drive your business forward and help you stand out from the competition.

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