How can plants boost your mood?
You might’ve heard it said that gardening (or at least, caring for a couple of desk plants) can have a seriously beneficial effect on your overall mood – but how does that work, exactly? And is there any truth to these claims?
It turns out that yes, studies show that plants (both indoor and outdoor) can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, and help you focus, which is particularly great if you’re working from home.
How, though?
Well, it seems regular interaction with plants (e.g. cleaning, sprucing, maintaining, or simply just watering) can relieve anxiety and stress caused by study …
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