According to the World Health Organization, many of us now spend 90% of our time indoors, disconnected from plants and wildlife and the current UK lockdown has meant that even more of us are now inside home-working and homeschooling. Scientific studies have shown that engaging with plants and nature stimulates our senses, nourishes our minds and has a beneficial effect on both our physical and mental wellbeing. There has never been a better time to look at our home environment and think about ways to bring nature indoors to create a more balanced surrounding.
A firm believer that indoor plants can make “a practical and emotional contribution to our wellbeing”, gardener and TV presenter, David Domoney is the author of My House Plant Changed My Life. In the book, he explains the science behind the positive effect of the humble houseplant on wellness, how best to harness this power, and provides expert tips on how to keep your plants thriving. For example, did you know that as well as improving the air quality in our homes by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, houseplants can help reduce the build-up of toxins emitted by some household products?
David then brings together information and growing tips for his top 50 life-enhancing houseplants that are not only the most beneficial to mental and physical wellbeing but also have the greatest air-purifying potency. Feature spreads highlight the top 5 plants to calm and relax, energise and enthuse, and spark creativity. The book also offers suggestions on how to get children involved in growing indoor plants from an early age, plus there is essential guidance on the best positioning of houseplants within the home to get the most from them.
With even a modest collection of houseplants, you can help combat the pollution and stresses of modern life through the power of nature in the comfort of your home.
My House Plant Changed My Life. is available in hardback from February 4, costing £9.99. ISBN: 9780241458518